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	\| origin = ]		\| origin = ], U.S.
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	\| years_active = 1992–1995<ref name="Kergan">{{cite web \|author=Wade Kergan \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bloods-crips-mn0000054219 \|title=Bloods & Crips \|publisher=] \|access-date=2019-12-11}}</ref>		\| years_active = 1992–1995<ref name="Kergan">{{cite web \|author=Wade Kergan \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bloods-crips-mn0000054219 \|title=Bloods & Crips \|publisher=] \|access-date=2019-12-11}}</ref>
	\| label = ] <small>(])</small><br />] <small>(])</small>		\| label = ] <small>(])</small><br />] <small>(])</small>
	\| associated_acts = ], ], Ronnie Ron, ], ]		\| associated_acts = Tweedy Bird Loc, ], ]
	\| website =		\| website =
	\| ~~former_members~~ = Damu Ridas (Bloods)<br />Nationwide Rip Ridaz (Crips)		\| past_members = Damu Ridas (Bloods)<br />Nationwide Rip Ridaz (Crips)
	}}		}}
	'''Bloods & Crips''' was a ] group from ] mostly known for their record selling song Piru Love.		'''Bloods & Crips''' was an American ] group from ] mostly known for their record-selling song "]".

	== History ==		== History ==
	The success of ] had frustrated many in the gang community who saw the group capitalizing on the gang lifestyle. The Bloods & Crips project was originally organized by rappers ] and ].<ref name="redrum781"> {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714231334/http://www.raptalk.net/news/features/ExclusiveInterviewWithBanginOnWaxOriginalRedRum781.php \|date=2009-07-14 }} RapTalk.net. 2008-04-11 Retrieved. 2008-04-11</ref> Actual gang members, ] from ], ] and ], ] from ] and ] auditioned for the group and the best ones were chosen for the album.<ref name="amg"> at ] AllMusic.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17</ref> In 1993, the Bloods & Crips released their debut album entitled '']'' for Warlock Records. One year later, the group's second and final studio album, '']'' was released. After ''Bangin' on Wax 2'', the Bloods & Crips parted ways, with the Bloods becoming the '''Damu Ridas''' and the Crips ~~became~~ the '''Nationwide Rip Ridaz'''.		The success of ] had frustrated many in the gang community who saw the group capitalizing on the gang lifestyle. The Bloods & Crips project was originally organized by rappers ] and ].<ref name="redrum781"> {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714231334/http://www.raptalk.net/news/features/ExclusiveInterviewWithBanginOnWaxOriginalRedRum781.php \|date=2009-07-14 }} RapTalk.net. 2008-04-11 Retrieved. 2008-04-11</ref> Actual gang members — ] from ], ] and ], and ] from ] and ] — auditioned for the group and the best ones were chosen for the album.<ref name="amg"> at ] AllMusic.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17</ref> In 1993, the Bloods & Crips released their debut album entitled '']'' for Warlock Records. One year later, the group's second and final studio album, '']'' was released. After ''Bangin' on Wax 2'', the Bloods & Crips parted ways, with the Bloods becoming the '''Damu Ridas''' and the Crips becoming the '''Nationwide Rip Ridaz'''.

	=== ~~Albums~~ ===		=== First album ===
			'']'' was the first album by Bloods & Crips. The album was released in 1993 under Dangerous Records. ''Bangin' on Wax'' was a success, making it to No. 86 on the ].<ref> BillBoard.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved 2014-05-17</ref> Four singles were released "Bangin' on Wax", "]", "Crip, Crip, Crip" and "Steady Dippin'". The album went on to sell over 500,000 copies, achieving Gold status. Official music videos for "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love" and "Steady Dippin'" were made, gaining widespread attention for the group.
	==== First ====
	'']'' was the first album by Bloods & Crips. The album was released in 1993 under Dangerous Records. ''Bangin' on Wax'' was a success, making it to No. 86 on the ].<ref> BillBoard.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved 2014-05-17</ref> Four singles were released "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love", "Crip, Crip, Crip" and "Steady Dippin'". The album went on to sell over 500,000 copies, achieving Gold status. Official music videos for "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love" and "Steady Dippin'" were made, gaining widespread attention for the group.

	On the group's single "Piru Love", the hook is sung by Fo' Clips Eclipse, one of the group's Crip members.		On the group's single "]", the hook is sung by Fo' Clips Eclipse, one of the group's Crip members.

	The next single, "Steady Dippin'", was performed by Crip members Do Or Die (a.k.a. A-Love), Miss C-Note (a.k.a. Dannygirl), Sin Loc, and Blue Ragg (a.k.a. The General). They emerged a group called the '''Underworld Connection'''. The Underworld Connection was formed in the early 1990s but was put on hold for projects like Tweedy Bird Loc's "]" and the controversial album ''Bangin' On Wax''. It was the first time the group reconnected in the late 2000s since the 1990s. Also ] made an appearance in the "Steady Dippin'" music video as the event's DJ for the intro. The song was produced by him along with QLuso and Ronnie Ron.<ref> WhoSampled.com 2014-05-19 Retrieved. 2014-05-19</ref>		The next single, "Steady Dippin'", was performed by Crip members Do Or Die (a.k.a. A-Love), Miss C-Note (a.k.a. Dannygirl), Sin Loc, and Blue Ragg (a.k.a. The General). They emerged as a group called the '''Underworld Connection'''. The Underworld Connection was formed in the early 1990s but was put on hold for projects like Tweedy Bird Loc's "]" and the controversial album ''Bangin' On Wax''. It was the first time the group reconnected in the late 2000s since the 1990s. Also ] made an appearance in the "Steady Dippin'" music video as the event's DJ for the intro. The song was produced by him along with QLuso and Ronnie Ron.<ref> WhoSampled.com 2014-05-19 Retrieved. 2014-05-19</ref>

	==== Second ====		=== Second album ===
	'']'' was the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for the album singles "G's & Locs" and "Wish You Were Here". Both videos gained positive reviews. The album was recorded and released in 1994 under Dangerous Records. The album made it to No. 139 on the ] and #20 for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref>{{AllMusic\|class=album\|id=r206084}} AllMusic.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17</ref>		'']'' was the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for the album singles "G's & Locs" and "Wish You Were Here". Both videos gained positive reviews. The album was recorded and released in 1994 under Dangerous Records. The album made it to No. 139 on the ] and #20 for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref>{{AllMusic\|class=album\|id=r206084}} AllMusic.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17</ref>

	~~'''~~Third~~'''~~		=== Third album ===
			A third album: ''Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes'' was originally recorded in 2004, but not released until 2014. Only a few of the original artists are featured on the album, although it was still distributed through Dangerous Records with the help of Tweedy Bird Loc, following the death of producer Ronnie M. Phillips on November 1, 2003, over a decade prior to release.<ref>{{Citation\|title=Bloods & Crips – Bangin On Wax Part III (No Passes) (2014, CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bloods-Crips-Bangin-On-Wax-Part-III-No-Passes/release/5642138\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Ronnie M Phillips\|url=https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/ronnie-m-phillips-birth-1954-death-2003/89145468\|access-date=2021-03-31\|website=AncientFaces\|language=en}}</ref>

	A third album: ''Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes'' was originally recorded in 2004, but not released until 2014. None of the original artists are featured on the album, although it was still distributed through Dangerous Records with the help of Tweedy Bird Loc, following the death of producer Ronnie M. Phillips on November 1, 2003, over a decade prior to release.<ref>{{Citation\|title=Bloods & Crips – Bangin On Wax Part III (No Passes) (2014, CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bloods-Crips-Bangin-On-Wax-Part-III-No-Passes/release/5642138\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Ronnie M Phillips\|url=https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/ronnie-m-phillips-birth-1954-death-2003/89145468\|access-date=2021-03-31\|website=AncientFaces\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Aftermath ==		== Aftermath ==
	Following the end of the project, the two gangs started separate projects, with the Crips releasing albums under the Nationwide Rip Ridaz name,<ref>{{Citation\|title=Nationwide Rip Ridaz – Nationwide Rip Ridaz (CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz-Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz/release/762695\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref> and the ~~bloods~~ under the Damu Ridas.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Damu Ridas\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2481334-Damu-Ridas\|access-date=2021-03-28\|website=Discogs\|language=en}}</ref> ~~Other members continued working together as ].~~		Following the end of the project, the two gangs started separate projects, with the Crips releasing albums under the Nationwide Rip Ridaz name,<ref>{{Citation\|title=Nationwide Rip Ridaz – Nationwide Rip Ridaz (CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz-Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz/release/762695\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref> and the Bloods under the Damu Ridas.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Damu Ridas\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2481334-Damu-Ridas\|access-date=2021-03-28\|website=Discogs\|language=en}}</ref>

	'''Nationwide Rip Ridaz'''

	The Nationwide Rip Ridaz released two albums, the self titled ‘]’ in 1995 and ‘]’ in 1999.<ref>{{Citation\|title=Nationwide Rip Ridaz – Nationwide Rip Ridaz (CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz-Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz/release/762695\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref>

			=== Nationwide Rip Ridaz ===
	A notable member of the group was Donald “AWOL” Stallworth from ], he was killed by law enforcement on June 4, 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kelly Park Compton Crips {{!}} StreetGangs.Com\|url=https://www.streetgangs.com/crips/compton/kpcc/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>
			The Nationwide Rip Ridaz released two albums, the self-titled '']'' in 1995 and '']'' in 1999.<ref>{{Citation\|title=Nationwide Rip Ridaz – Nationwide Rip Ridaz (CD)\|url=https://www.discogs.com/Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz-Nationwide-Rip-Ridaz/release/762695\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref>

			A notable member of the group was Donald “AWOL” Stallworth from Kelly Park, he was killed by law enforcement on June 4, 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kelly Park Compton Crips {{!}} StreetGangs.Com\|url=https://www.streetgangs.com/crips/compton/kpcc/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	'''Damu Ridas'''

			=== Damu Ridas ===
	Damu Ridas released their own self titled album ‘]’ in 1995, followed by ‘]’ in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Damu Ridas\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2481334-Damu-Ridas\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Discogs\|language=en}}</ref>
			Damu Ridas released their own self-titled album '']'' in 1995, followed by '']'' in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Damu Ridas\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2481334-Damu-Ridas\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Discogs\|language=en}}</ref>

	The core members of the Damu Ridas were from two different Blood gangs: the L.A. Denver Lane Bloods and the Crenshaw Mafia Bloods. The two gangs have been close allies for decades and are still allied today.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2010-04-05\|title=Crenshaw Mafia Gang (CMG)\|url=https://unitedgangs.com/crenshaw-mafia-gang/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>		The core members of the Damu Ridas were from two different Blood gangs: the L.A. Denver Lane Bloods and the Crenshaw Mafia Bloods. The two gangs have been close allies for decades and are still allied today.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2010-04-05\|title=Crenshaw Mafia Gang (CMG)\|url=https://unitedgangs.com/crenshaw-mafia-gang/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>
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	B-Brazy, Peanut II and Lil' Laniak II were from the Denver Lanes. Tip Toe, Pimp D, Spyder, O.G Mad Eye, Big Hawk and Lil' Hawk were from the Crenshaw Mafia. Of those 9 members, 7 have been confirmed deceased.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2013-10-24\|title=Damu Ridas (Rap Group)\|url=https://unitedgangs.com/damu-ridas/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>		B-Brazy, Peanut II and Lil' Laniak II were from the Denver Lanes. Tip Toe, Pimp D, Spyder, O.G Mad Eye, Big Hawk and Lil' Hawk were from the Crenshaw Mafia. Of those 9 members, 7 have been confirmed deceased.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2013-10-24\|title=Damu Ridas (Rap Group)\|url=https://unitedgangs.com/damu-ridas/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	B-Brazy was shot and killed in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2007-06-22\|title=Inglewood Website - News Details\|url=https://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566\|access-date=2021-03-29\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622073028/https://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566\|archive-date=2007-06-22}}</ref> Peanut II was shot 17 times and died in November 1995 by members of the ]. Lil' Laniak II was with his daughter when he was killed around 1995 by the 83 Gangsters.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=mtdb8\|date=2018-10-19\|title=Its a BK All Day\|url=https://mtdb.home.blog/2018/10/19/its-a-bk-all-day/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Music To Drive By\|language=en}}</ref> Tip Toe was killed by a member of the Neighborhood Piru. Spyder was in the neighborhood of the Rollin' 60 Crips when he was shot and killed in 2000. O.G Mad Eye and his little brother Lil' Mad Eye were both killed before 2001. Big Hawk is deceased<ref>{{Cite web\|date=1997-01-30\|title=Gang-Infested Area's Real Enemies Are Drugs and Guns\|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-01-30-me-23768-story.html\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Los Angeles Times\|language=en-US}}</ref> and Lil' Hawk is serving a 25 to life prison sentence for murder.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=B-Brazy in Los Angeles {{!}} Rap - The Good Ol'Dayz\|url=https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/b-brazy/12671.html\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=www.thegoodoldayz.com}}</ref>		B-Brazy was shot and killed in a set up in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2007-06-22\|title=Inglewood Website - News Details\|url=https://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566\|access-date=2021-03-29\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622073028/https://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566\|archive-date=2007-06-22}}</ref> Peanut II was shot 17 times and died in November 1995 by members of the ]. Lil' Laniak II was with his daughter when he was killed around 1995 by the 83 Gangsters.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=mtdb8\|date=2018-10-19\|title=Its a BK All Day\|url=https://mtdb.home.blog/2018/10/19/its-a-bk-all-day/\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Music To Drive By\|language=en}}</ref> Tip Toe was killed by a member of the Neighborhood Piru. Spyder was in the neighborhood of the Rollin' 60 Crips when he was shot and killed in 2000. O.G Mad Eye and his little brother Lil' Mad Eye were both killed before 2001. Green Eyez died due to health problems. Big Hawk is deceased<ref>{{Cite web\|date=1997-01-30\|title=Gang-Infested Area's Real Enemies Are Drugs and Guns\|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-01-30-me-23768-story.html\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=Los Angeles Times\|language=en-US}}</ref> and Lil' Hawk was serving a 25 to life prison sentence for murder but was released on parole.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=B-Brazy in Los Angeles {{!}} Rap - The Good Ol'Dayz\|url=https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/b-brazy/12671.html\|access-date=2021-03-29\|website=www.thegoodoldayz.com}}</ref>

	=== Internal feuds ===
	At the height of their success, the Bloods & Crips became a target for '''Lil' Keke Loco''' of the ] and ] (N.O.T.S.), another ] rap group. Keke Loco even dedicated a ] track called "Bustas' on Wax", which was considered "slanderous" to the original album "Bangin' On Wax" and took numerous shots at members of the Bloods & Crips, including Bloody Mary, ], AWOL, Big Wy, Sin Loc, and many more. Criticizing them for collaborating with rival street gangs, Keke Loco considers the members from "Bangin' on Wax", a disgrace to all real ] and ]. "Its disrespectful to all the fallen gang members who lost they life over colors, it's like spitting on their graves", Loco said.

	One of the main rappers from the Bloods & Crips, Lil' Leak (also known as CK) retaliated with several verbal insults of his own. Lil' Leak and Damu Ridas also dedicated a whole verse on a song called "CK Ride" and "True Flue Killer" to insulting Keke Loco and his fellow N.O.T.S. (True Blue).

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	\|quote = I saw you wearing your ] It's hell up in Harlem, like you say, yeah, the Brims and the 20s leaving niggas dead
	\|source = Lil' Leak's verse on "CK Ride". of Damu Ridas cover at ]
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	The "Dirty" is a derogatory term, and a reference to the Rollin 30's Harlem Crips. Shortly after the album ''"]"'' was released, the Damu Ridas members from the album ran across Lil Keke Loco and buried the feud.<ref> UnitedGangs.com 2014-05-20 Retrieved. 2014-05-20</ref><ref> UnitedGangs.com 2014-05-20 Retrieved. 2014-05-20</ref>

	== Members ==		== Members ==
			* 8 Ball
	* ]
			* Ahmed Younes a.k.a. Lefty
	*]
			* AWOL (Donald Stallworth)
	*]
			* Baby Hawk
	* AWOL (Donald Stallworth)
			* Baby Maniak
	*Redrum
			* Baby Stretch
	* ]
			* Batman (Evil Bat)
			* ]
	* B-Brazy		* B-Brazy
			* B.G. Scarface
	* NiNi X (Bloody Mary)
	* Cixx Pac
	* Miss C-Note
	* Sin Loc
	* Bobby Williams (Lil' Hawk)
	* Lil' Leak (CK)
	* Green Eyez
	* Twin Loc (O.G. Cell-E-Cel)
	* Big Freeze		* Big Freeze
	* ~~G-Len~~		* Big FM
			* Big Hawk
	* B.G. Scarface
	* Peanut 1
	* Peanut II
	* Big Mad-Eyez		* Big Mad-Eyez
	* ~~Samari Doby (Lil'~~ Stretch)		* Big Stretch
			* Big Wy (Red Rag)
	* Tip-Toe
			* Bloody Mary
			* Blue Ragg
	* Broncoe		* Broncoe
			* Cixx Pac
			* ]
			* Do or Die
			* Findas
			* Fo' Clips
			* Gangsta Red
			* Gangsta Yank
			* G-Len
			* Green AK
			* Green Eyez
			* G-Spyder
			* June Dawg
	* Koolay		* Koolay
	* ~~June~~ ~~Dawg~~		* Lady S
	* Batman (Evil Bat)
	* G-Spyder
	* Blue Ragg
	* Do or Die
	* Lil’ 8		* Lil’ 8
	* Baby Maniak
	* Lil' CK Stretch		* Lil' CK Stretch
			* Lil' Leak (CK)
			* Lil' Hawk (Bobby Williams)
			* Lil' Ms. Chyna
			* Miss C-Note
			* Moe-B
			* Ms. Bonnie
			* ]
			* Peanut I
			* Peanut II
			* Popa Smurf
			* Pops
			* Quiet Storm
	* Robert W. Lewis III (Producer)		* Robert W. Lewis III (Producer)
			* Saif Salama a.k.a. Big S
	* Gangsta Red
			* Samari Doby (Lil' Stretch)
	* Gangsta Yank
	* ~~Big~~ ~~Stretch~~		* Sin Loc
			* Lil’ SlepRock
	* Baby Stretch
			* Tip-Toe
	* Big Hawk
			* ]
	* Baby Hawk
	* ~~Big~~ Wy (~~Red~~ ~~Rag~~)		* Twin Loc (O.G. Cell-E-Cel)
	* Green AK

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
			=== Bloods & Crips ===
	* '']'' (1993)		* '']'' (1993)
	* '']'' (1994)		* '']'' (1994)
	*''Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes'' (2014)		* ''Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes'' (2014)

			=== Damu Ridas ===
			* '']'' (1995)
			* '']'' (1998)

			=== Nationwide Rip Ridaz ===
			* '']'' (1995)
			* '']'' (1999)

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* ]		* ]
	*]
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	== References ==		== References ==
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American hip hop group This article is about the rap group. For the gangs, see Bloods and Crips.

Bloods & Crips
Origin	Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Genres	West Coast hip hop gangsta rap g-funk
Years active	1992–1995
Labels	Warlock Records (U.S.) Dangerous Records (U.S.)

Past members	Damu Ridas (Bloods) Nationwide Rip Ridaz (Crips)

Bloods & Crips was an American gangsta rap group from Los Angeles County mostly known for their record-selling song "Piru Love".

History

The success of N.W.A. had frustrated many in the gang community who saw the group capitalizing on the gang lifestyle. The Bloods & Crips project was originally organized by rappers O.Y.G Redrum 781 and Tweedy Bird Loc. Actual gang members — Crips from Compton, Watts and Long Beach, and Bloods from Inglewood and Los Angeles — auditioned for the group and the best ones were chosen for the album. In 1993, the Bloods & Crips released their debut album entitled Bangin' on Wax for Warlock Records. One year later, the group's second and final studio album, Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues was released. After Bangin' on Wax 2, the Bloods & Crips parted ways, with the Bloods becoming the Damu Ridas and the Crips becoming the Nationwide Rip Ridaz.

First album

Bangin' on Wax was the first album by Bloods & Crips. The album was released in 1993 under Dangerous Records. Bangin' on Wax was a success, making it to No. 86 on the Billboard 200. Four singles were released "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love", "Crip, Crip, Crip" and "Steady Dippin'". The album went on to sell over 500,000 copies, achieving Gold status. Official music videos for "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love" and "Steady Dippin'" were made, gaining widespread attention for the group.

On the group's single "Piru Love", the hook is sung by Fo' Clips Eclipse, one of the group's Crip members.

The next single, "Steady Dippin'", was performed by Crip members Do Or Die (a.k.a. A-Love), Miss C-Note (a.k.a. Dannygirl), Sin Loc, and Blue Ragg (a.k.a. The General). They emerged as a group called the Underworld Connection. The Underworld Connection was formed in the early 1990s but was put on hold for projects like Tweedy Bird Loc's "187 Ride By" and the controversial album Bangin' On Wax. It was the first time the group reconnected in the late 2000s since the 1990s. Also DJ Battlecat made an appearance in the "Steady Dippin'" music video as the event's DJ for the intro. The song was produced by him along with QLuso and Ronnie Ron.

Second album

Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues was the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for the album singles "G's & Locs" and "Wish You Were Here". Both videos gained positive reviews. The album was recorded and released in 1994 under Dangerous Records. The album made it to No. 139 on the Billboard 200 and #20 for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Third album

A third album: Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes was originally recorded in 2004, but not released until 2014. Only a few of the original artists are featured on the album, although it was still distributed through Dangerous Records with the help of Tweedy Bird Loc, following the death of producer Ronnie M. Phillips on November 1, 2003, over a decade prior to release.

Aftermath

Following the end of the project, the two gangs started separate projects, with the Crips releasing albums under the Nationwide Rip Ridaz name, and the Bloods under the Damu Ridas.

Nationwide Rip Ridaz

The Nationwide Rip Ridaz released two albums, the self-titled Nationwide Rip Ridaz in 1995 and Betrayed (Can't Trust Nobody) in 1999.

A notable member of the group was Donald “AWOL” Stallworth from Kelly Park, he was killed by law enforcement on June 4, 1997.

Damu Ridas

Damu Ridas released their own self-titled album Damu Ridas in 1995, followed by How Deep Is Your Hood in 1999.

The core members of the Damu Ridas were from two different Blood gangs: the L.A. Denver Lane Bloods and the Crenshaw Mafia Bloods. The two gangs have been close allies for decades and are still allied today.

B-Brazy, Peanut II and Lil' Laniak II were from the Denver Lanes. Tip Toe, Pimp D, Spyder, O.G Mad Eye, Big Hawk and Lil' Hawk were from the Crenshaw Mafia. Of those 9 members, 7 have been confirmed deceased.

B-Brazy was shot and killed in a set up in 2003. Peanut II was shot 17 times and died in November 1995 by members of the Crips. Lil' Laniak II was with his daughter when he was killed around 1995 by the 83 Gangsters. Tip Toe was killed by a member of the Neighborhood Piru. Spyder was in the neighborhood of the Rollin' 60 Crips when he was shot and killed in 2000. O.G Mad Eye and his little brother Lil' Mad Eye were both killed before 2001. Green Eyez died due to health problems. Big Hawk is deceased and Lil' Hawk was serving a 25 to life prison sentence for murder but was released on parole.