Bloods & Crips was an American gangsta rap group from Los Angeles County mostly known for their record-selling song "Piru Love".
The Bloods & Crips project was originally organized by rappers O.Y.G Redrum 781 and Tweedy Bird Loc.
[2] 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.
[3] In 1993, the Bloods & Crips released their debut album entitled Bangin' on Wax for Warlock Records.
Official music videos for "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love" and "Steady Dippin'" were made, gaining widespread attention for the group.
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.
[6] 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.
[11] A notable member of the group was Donald “AWOL” Stallworth from Kelly Park, he was killed by law enforcement on June 4, 1997.
[16] Peanut II was shot 17 times and died in November 1995 by members of the Crips.