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Tyrone White was a member of the 65 Menlo Gangster faction of the Crips gang in South Central Los Angeles during the late '80s and '90s, witnessing police brutality and the LA riots. White held the position of a street soldier and participated in drug dealing, gangbanging, and neighborhood drive-bys. He later joined a police force in Oklahoma. After resigning, he went to jail for robberies. White speaks with Business Insider about his experience as a gang member, the culture of the Crips, and the rivalry with the Bloods. He talks about money-making activities, clothing, and music. He also covers the role of celebrity Crips, such as Snoop Dogg and Big U, in gang prevention within California. After he was released from jail, he pursued a career in acting and worked with the Eagle Ridge Institute. MORE HOW CRIME WORKS VIDEOS: How Cocaine Trafficking Actually Works | Posh Pete’s Full Story | How Crime Works Uncut How The Latin Kings Gang Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider How Drug Trafficking Actually Works — From Heroin to Cocaine | How Crime Works | Insider 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - The Weapons 01:43 - The Drive-Bys 03:58 - The Beef 06:20 - The Recruitment 07:42 - The Culture 10:55 - The Hierarchy 13:00 - The Money 14:48 - The LA Riots 17:10 - The Expansion 18:53 - Becoming A Cop 21:48 - Prison 24:42 - The Aftermath 25:56 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #gangs #HowCrimeWorks #Insider Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider on Facebook: Insider on Instagram: Insider on Twitter: Insider on Snapchat: Insider on TikTok: @insider How The Crips Gang Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider
