kids are being influence through music, for example rappers such as 50 cent, ja rule (fke mtha fckr), snoop dog (crip), dipset (blood),the game (blood) are all influencing kids because they have this gangster appeal that make children think that being gangster is being cool, that being in gangs is cool.
The Bloods concepts of war are:
- Always listen before you talk, look before you walk, and observe before you stalk.
- In war, you must follow the commands of the higher rank, who is designated such because they are more, if not, better informed than you.
- Never make important decisions while angry, because an intemperate nature can cause one to run into a brick wall. Allow time to rationalize.
- What is pain to a warrior is but a privilege, pain, and handling pain are measures of a warrior, for to know victory is to know defeat.
- The injuries that you inflict upon the enemy should be considered such a vicious act of terrorism ,that the damage inflicted causes the enemy to never consider revenge.
- Never allow the enemy to live in your midst, because one day he may rise up to repay you for the mistake.
- One must be a fox to recognize a trap, and a lion to fight and intimidate the enemy.
- The best defense is often times a good offense.
- There is no greater sin in war than ignorance.
- War has no room for diplomacy, war is outright vicious.
- Beware those around you who shout out the most, yet find time to talk during conflict. These individuals will reason with enemy.
- In war, strive for rendering the enemy harmless, disrupting the enemy's alliances, and attacking before you are attacked.
- Silence and observation are major weapons in defense.
- During war, or peace, never allow you priorities to be misguided.
Bloods have a view of themselves as gangster, and as such, many have taken gang names (AKAs)of organized crime embers; Capone, Nitti, Baby Face Nel, Gambion, Scar Face.
Bloods use the letters "OG" when writing. OG is short for "original gangster."
The weapon of choice for this gang are razors, which the Bloods have proven to be experts at using. In the streets of New York, Bloods carry razor blades in their pockets, and in the jails, they have mastered the technique of carrying razors in their anus or mouth