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In his first-ever interview with VladTV, O.G. Neckbone, a founding member of Mob Piru from Compton, shared insightful details about the early days of gang culture in Los Angeles. Born in 1964, Neckbone explains that before the Bloods and Crips rivalry, there were local neighborhood crews like the Parker Street Boys. The Bloods’ name originated from Vietnam veterans’ slang "young blood," initially symbolizing Black pride rather than gang identity.
Crips emerged in Compton around 1971-72 and initially maintained a tenuous peace with Blood-affiliated groups. However, as the Crips expanded their influence, tensions escalated, leading to violent conflicts over territory and power.
Mob Piru itself evolved from smaller neighborhood cliques such as Louis Park and Park Piru. Neckbone recalls how early members like Big Teddy fused local crews, emphasizing money and power. As a second-generation member, he witnessed the growth of Mob Piru into a prominent Bloods faction. The relentless Crip-Blood rivalry shaped much of Compton’s street dynamics, fueling some of the most notorious gang beefs in hip-hop history.
