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Inside a Gang Initiation with the Silent Murder Crips

For JT, a young prospect making his way into a local branch of the Crips in Brooklyn, joining the gang is about family: Getting close to a group of men that care about him, and are willing to back him up if he ever finds himself in trouble. But getting initiated isn't easy. We followed JT through the process of getting made to see what drew him to the gang, and to hear why he's willing to be "squared in"—suffering a brutal beating at the hands of his best friends.

English
  • Originally Aired November 16, 2017
  • Runtime 17 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE Media
  • Created October 10, 2026 by
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  • Modified October 10, 2026 by
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