[3][4] In 1969, a gang called the Piru Street Boys was founded by Sylvester Scott and Vincent Owens.

However, other sources dispute any alliance, claiming that the Piru Street Boys were victimised by the Crips.

[9] When Tupac Shakur joined Death Row Records in 1995, he also became affiliated with the Mob Piru.

[10] Other notable Mob Pirus who were associated with Death Row Records include: Although the two gangs were allies, a rivalry developed after a Lueders Park Piru member was murdered in April 2009, leading to a series of shootings between 2009 and 2013.

[1] Suge Knight is alleged to have provided the Mob Piru with large quantities of assault rifles.