 Cedar Block Piru graffiti | |
| Territory | West side of Compton |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Primarily African-American |
| Allies | Fruit Town Piru West Side Piru Tree Top Piru Campanella Park Piru |
| Rivals | Mob Piru Palmer Blocc Compton Crips |
The Cedar Block Piru is a "set" of the Piru gang alliance, which itself is part of the larger Bloods gang alliance. [1] The gang gained notability for its connection to rapper The Game, who has referenced the gang in several of his songs. [2]
The Cedar Block Piru formed around 1980 in the west side of Compton. [3] The name was derived from a residential street called Cedar Street.
In December 1992, two soldiers from Fort Lewis, Washington, aided Cedar Block Piru members in the murder of Allen King and his three children. [4] King and his three children were stabbed to death by members of the Cedar Block Piru, who were driven to King's house by the two soldiers. [5] It is believed the gang targeted King because they believed that King reported the gang for operating a drug house.
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The Mob Piru are a "set" of the Piru gang alliance, which is itself part of the larger Bloods alliance. Suge Knight, the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records, is a member.
The South Side Compton Crips are a "set" of the Crips gang alliance, based in Compton, California. This gang is known for its connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur.
The Fruit Town Piru are a "set" of the Piru gang alliance, which itself is part of the larger Bloods alliance. This Piru set is known for its rivalry with the Mob Piru Bloods during the early 2000s.
The Crenshaw Mafia Gangster Bloods are a "set" of the Bloods gang alliance. The gang are depicted in several movies including Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton.
The Elm Street Piru are a "set" of the Piru gang alliance, which itself is part of the larger Bloods alliance. The Elm Street Piru started in Compton, California, but has since spread to other parts of the United States.
The Tree Top Piru are a "set" of the Piru gang alliance, which is itself a part of the larger Bloods gang alliance. The gang started in Compton, California in the 1970s, but has since spread to other parts of the United States.
The Nutty Blocc Compton Crips are a "set" of the Crips gang alliance, based in Compton, California. The Nutty Blocc Compton Crips have been described as one of the larger Crip sets in Compton and several influential rappers have been associated with the gang.
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