Inside the Powerful Rise of 5Point Nation Crips (5PN) in Detroit

The 5Point Nation Crips (5PN)—also documented under the names ScoreGang (SCRG), 5Points Crips, Hyena Crips (83GC), Evergreen-Telegraph Gangsters (ETG), (W7M) 8Tray Gangsta Crips, and 5Pointer Crips—are identified as a neighborhood-based Crip-affiliated street gang alliance primarily operating in Detroit’s Five Points area on the city’s far northwest side.Rather than functioning as a single, centralized street gang or unified set, the 5Point Nation (5PN) operates as an alliance structure composed of multiple affiliated groups and gangs. Oversight is provided by an internal governing council known as the Nation Board, which is responsible for administering street laws, resolving internal disputes, enforcing organizational doctrine, and maintaining the alliance’s broader interests. According to community accounts, the Nation Board serves the interests of the Nation as a whole rather than any individual set, clique, or member organization, acting as the primary body for governance, coordination, and internal regulation across the alliance. 5PN is consistently described as a loosely organized network of Crip-affiliated street groups.

Available documentation characterizes the alliance as comprising multiple smaller street gangs and street cliques that self-identify as Crip subsets, many of which are reported to have originated from youth tagger crews and localized street groups that emerged during the mid-2010s.

The alliance is documented as being most active along the Seven Mile corridors and in portions of Redford Township, reflecting the highly localized nature of Detroit’s street-gang landscape. While group identity varies among individual subsets, affiliates commonly share visual markers, neighborhood references, and social media naming conventions associated with the Five Points community.

This page provides an overview of the alliance as reflected in community accounts, local media coverage, and publicly available law enforcement summaries. It documents naming conventions, territorial associations, affiliations, internal clique structures, reported criminal activity involving individual members, rivalries, and the alliance’s broader cultural presence within Detroit’s contemporary street culture.

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The name 5Point Nation Crips (5PN) is a locally derived designation rooted in geography, coalition-building language, and Crip-affiliated symbolism as adapted within Detroit’s far northwest side. The term does not originate from a single founding event or centralized organization but instead reflects the gradual convergence of multiple neighborhood-based crews operating in and around the Five Points area.

“5Point” refers to the Five Points neighborhood in northwest Detroit (ZIP code 48219), named for the convergence of several major corridors—most notably West Seven Mile Road, Grand River Avenue, and Five Points Street. Although historically referred to as “Five Points,” the actual street layout forms a six-pointed, star-like intersection created by three major roadways crossing one another and radiating outward in multiple directions. This uniquely recognizable configuration has long served as both a geographic landmark and a social reference point within the area. Within local street culture, “5Point” functions less as a strict territorial boundary and more as a shared neighborhood identity tied to the broader northwest Detroit corridor. The repeated emphasis on the number “3” within group symbolism is commonly interpreted as a reference to the neighborhood’s three primary roadways that form the intersection. Likewise, six-pointed star imagery—frequently appearing in tattoos, graffiti, and hand-drawn iconography—is understood locally as both a representation of the neighborhood’s star-shaped layout and a regional adaptation of broader Folk Nation–influenced symbolism. For members and affiliates, Five Points is often regarded as the symbolic center or “nation” of the movement: a culturally significant home territory tied to neighborhood identity, local alliances, and a longstanding street presence.

Screenshot From Google Maps App: The highlight demonstrates why the neighborhood’s name is a geographic misnomer. The intersection isn’t a five-way split; it is a three-line asterisk star where three major corridors cross completely over one another to form six distinct directions.

“Nation” is used in an aspirational or coalition-based sense, consistent with broader street and graffiti traditions in which the term signifies unity among otherwise independent cliques. In this context, “Nation” denotes an alliance or collective identity adopted by multiple Five Points–area crews rather than a structured organization with centralized leadership. Community accounts suggest the term gained traction during the mid-2010s as tagging crews and youth cliques began coordinating imagery, language, and territorial defense across adjacent blocks and apartment complexes.

“Crips” reflects the adoption of Crip identity, symbolism, and color usage by participating gangs. While 5PN incorporates elements commonly associated with Gangster Crips (3X / Movin’ Gang) traditions—such as hand signs, numeric references, and graffiti styles—there is no verified evidence of formal affiliation with Los Angeles–based Crip sets or any national Crip hierarchy. Usage of “Crips” within 5PN is best understood as a localized identity framework shaped by Detroit’s street ecology rather than an extension of West Coast organizational structures.

Related labels such as “5Points Crips,” “5Pointer Crips,” “ScoreGang,” “Hyena Crips,” and “83GC (Hyena Crips Got Control)” appear to function as overlapping or situational identifiers. Some are used externally by media or law enforcement, while others originate from internal graffiti practices, social-media naming conventions, or specific subsets within the alliance. These terms do not represent formal renamings of the alliance but instead reflect the fluid and decentralized nature of 5PN identity.

Overall, the etymology of 5Point Nation Crips illustrates how Detroit-based street alliances often emerge organically from shared geography, youth networks, and symbolic adoption, producing names that describe collective presence and neighborhood affiliation rather than fixed organizational lineage.

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*In No Particular Order*

  • ScoreGang (SCRG) / 24000 Blocc
  • 5PN / 5PN Crips
  • W7M Hyena Crips / W7M Hyenas
  • Evergreen Telegraph Gangsters (ETG) / Evergreen-Telegraph Gangster Crips (ETGC)
  • W7M 24000 Blocc Crips / W7M 24700 Blocc Crips
  • Five Points Crips / Five Pointer Crips
  • 5Pointz Niggaz / 5Points Gangster Crips
  • Hyena Crips / H-Gang
  • Hyena Gangster Crips / Hyena Crips Gang
  • West Seven Mile Crips / W7M 24700 Blocc ScoreGang
  • W7M ETGC / W7M Crips
  • 83GC / (W7M) 83 / West 7 Mile Eighty-Three Gangster Crips
  • (W7M) 8Tray Gangsters / (W7M) 8Tray Gangsta Crips
  • Westside 8Tray Crips / W7M 8Tray Crips
  • Westside Rip Ridaz / Westside Crip Crazy Gang (WCCG)
  • Seven Mile BaccWest Crips / BaccWest ScoreGang
  • W7M 8Trays / W7M 8Treys
  • 8Trays / 8Treys

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Primarily the Five Points neighborhood (ZIP 48219), northwest Detroit corridors along Seven Mile, and extensions into Redford.

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*In No Particular Order*

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Members reportedly wear blue bandannas (Navy Blue or Royal Blue) and use hand signs incorporating three fingers (associated with ‘trays/treys,’ or 3X/Movin Gang), the number 7 (referencing W. Seven Mile Road), and the letters W (‘West Side’), G (‘Gangsta/Gangster’), and C (‘Crip/Crips’). Gang tattoos include “SCRG,” “ETG,” “W7M,” “5PN,” “24700 Blocc,” “B.S.S.,” “Hyena,” six-point stars, and “7” (for “7 Mile”) or three-finger hand sign imagery. Reported graffiti identifiers include ‘83GC’ or ‘W7M 83GC’ (Hyena Crips Got Control / West 7 Mile Hyena Crips Got Control); ‘ETGC,’ ‘ETG,’ or ‘W7M ETGC’ (Evergreen Telegraph Gangster Crips / Evergreen Telegraph Gangsters / West 7 Mile Evergreen Telegraph Gangster Crips); ‘24700’ (24700 block of W. Seven Mile Road, various other block specific codes are used); ‘20-14’ (20 = T, “The”; 14 = N, “Nation”); and ‘6-16-3’ (6 = F, “Five”; 16 = P, “Pointer”; 3 = C, “Crips”). Associated colors in graffiti reportedly includes blue, black, red, and occasionally white. In conversation, on social media, and in local cultural contexts, members are often referred to as ‘5Pointers’ or ‘Hyenas.’

[via Reddit’s r/GangInk community] Documentary photograph of a forearm gang tattoo depicting a three-finger hand sign, with “ETG” inscribed on the fingernails, including a “3” overlapping the “T” and a “1” within the “G.” Above the hand sign is “SCRG” lettering, incorporating a prominent “1” within the “C” and “G,” while “W7M” is inscribed across the base of the design. Photographed against a navy blue paisley patterned bandana backdrop.
[Alamy Image ID: 3BWYN49] Caption: “3” hand sign with “ETG” painted across the nails, photographed on a Five Points wall layered over rival tags, similar to their gang tattoos.
[Via Flickr, uploaded by “Detroit Photographer”] Documentary photograph of a forearm tattoo belonging to a high-ranking member of the W7M ScoreGang / W7M ETGC (Evergreen Telegraph Gangster Crips), a Detroit-based Crip-affiliated street gang rooted in the Five Points area along West Seven Mile Road. The tattoo prominently features a stylized “7” hand sign representing “7 Mile,” with the word “MILE” written across the back of the hand to reinforce the geographic meaning and territorial identity of the symbol.
 
Positioned above the hand sign is “24700 Blocc,” identifying the wearer with a specific subset or originating clique within the broader ScoreGang alliance. The 24700 Blocc Crips are widely regarded in local accounts as one of the foundational groups responsible for introducing and shaping the Crip identity within the Five Points / 48219 area of Detroit.
 
At the base of the tattoo is “SCRG” (ScoreGang), accompanied by a Star of David and a “1” embedded inside the “C,” symbolizing “Crips First” and reflecting broader Midwest Crip symbolism adopted by various Detroit-area sets. The fingers display “5PN” (Five Point Nation), referencing a local neighborhood-based alliance structure associated with the group.
 
Additional identifiers include “HYENA” (with a 1 in the “H” for “Hyenas first”) placed between the thumb and index finger, referencing another internal nickname or faction identifier (e.g., “Hyena Crips,” or “Hyena Gangster Crips”), and “B.S.S.” above the thumb web, standing for “Bloc Side Soldiers,” a graffiti-oriented youth crew believed to predate the formation of ScoreGang itself. Within local gang culture, B.S.S. symbolism is associated with longtime membership, seniority, and status.
 
The tattoo also incorporates a three-point crown containing the letter “G,” referencing the internal “Gangster” rank — considered among the highest status designations within the organization. Near the lower section of the tattoo are dice displaying either a “6” configuration or two sets of “3s,” symbolizing both the group’s use of “6” symbolism and its alignment with “trey” / “3X” (“Movin Gang”) identity traditions commonly referenced within certain Crip-affiliated circles.
 
Photographed in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on May 12, 2026, against a royal blue paisley-patterned bandana background.

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*In No Particular Order*

  • Graffiti-related vandalism
  • Minor street-level disputes
  • Assaults
  • Robberies
  • Shootings
  • Auto-thefts / joyriding
  • Loitering and quality of life citations
  • Transit fare evasion
  • Alleged neighborhood-level intimidation
  • Low-level fraud
  • Theft-related incidents
  • Reported disruptions of lawful or public meetings
  • Small-scale narcotics possession or distribution

As with many Detroit gangs, documentation varies, and not all claims are consistently corroborated by public court records.

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Reported rivalries include:

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The 5Point Nation (5PN) functions as a coalition of smaller cliques rather than a single gang:

*In No Particular Order*

  • ScoreGang (SCRG) / ETGC (Evergreen Telegraph Gangster Crips)
  • 19000 Blocc (Bloc19)
  • 24000 Blocc (24BLK) — An umbrella grouping encompassing the 24200–24800 “Blocc Crip” gangs; there is no known 24400 set.
  • Two-Syxx Gang / 26Gang (26G)
  • Tiny Lok Krew / Tiny Laughers Krew (TLK)
  • Baby Hyenas Gang (BHG)
  • Lil Mad Daly Boyz (LMDB)
  • NSS Boyz
  • Bloc Boy Flocc (B.B.F.)
  • Northside Gutta Ave Crips (NSC)
  • BigJumpshotGang (BJSG)
  • Insane Angels Gang (I.A.G.)

These subsets operate semi-independently while maintaining the broader 5PN identity across Five Points and surrounding areas.

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The 5PN alliance is noted for its influence on Detroit’s underground graffiti scene and local street culture. Members’ tags and music often reference neighborhood identity, territorial pride, and alliance with the “ScoreGang” or “Hyena Crips Got Control” identity. Their social presence reinforces local awareness of their turf and alliances.

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The 5Point Nation Crips (5PN) are documented as a predominantly African American, Detroit-based Crip-aligned street gang alliance that began forming between 2015 and 2016. The gang traces its origins to two youth graffiti crews—the Bloc Side Soldiers (B.S.S.), which was founded by Zahid Sekou (a/k/a “Tiny Joker”), and the North Side Soldiers (N.S.S.), which was founded by Tiny Joker’s younger cousin known by the street moniker “Syxx”—whose overlap in membership and territory gradually led to the development of a broader neighborhood identity. As additional Five Points–area tag crews began cooperating, several adopted Crip symbolism and incorporated what participants referred to as 5Point Nation literature, an internal doctrine cited in a 2025 Detroit News feature on local tagging conflicts. The 5Point Nation’s Literature (allegedly compromised of approximately 25 sections) is governed by their internal council, known as the ‘Nation Board.’

By the early 2020s, sources noted a decline in Blood-affiliated activity within the Five Points area, accompanied by a marked increase in 5PN graffiti, tagging, and iconography across the 48219 ZIP code and adjacent neighborhoods. Although 5PN incorporates elements associated with West Coast Crip culture, there are no verified organizational ties to Los Angeles Crip structures or any national governing body.

Rather than functioning as a single gang, 5Point Nation is best understood as a multi-clique alliance, rooted primarily in Detroit’s far-northwest side. It encompasses a mix of local Crip-identified street cliques and tagging crews—each with its own leadership, membership, and neighborhood base—while sharing a collective Five Points identity.

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Recruitment into the 5Point Nation Crips / W7M ETGC appears to occur informally, primarily through participation in youth graffiti activity and local tag crews in Detroit’s Five Points neighborhood, reflecting the gang’s origins in such networks. This mode of recruitment is consistent with broader patterns observed in Detroit, where gangs often emerge from loosely organized, youth-led cliques rather than through formalized doctrines or initiation processes. Neighborhood-based associations and school-related rivalries further contribute to recruitment, drawing adolescents from the 48219 area amid ongoing territorial tensions.

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The gang’s presence in Detroit’s Five Points neighborhood has been associated with localized public safety concerns, primarily related to territorial disputes and the use of visible markers such as graffiti. These indicators point to ongoing street-level tensions rather than large-scale or formally organized criminal activity documented by law enforcement. Recorded graffiti exchanges suggest periodic interactions with other established criminal street gangs operating in or near the area, including the Black P. Stone Nation, the Rollin 60s Crips, and various local gangs and tagger crews. Over time, these interactions have manifested as sustained efforts to assert territorial presence through escalating graffiti conflicts—commonly referred to as “tag wars”—and related street confrontations. This pattern is consistent with broader dynamics of rivalry-driven territorial assertion observed among Detroit-based gangs. Reporting by The Detroit News notes that a purported Crip-affiliated individual from the area has documented these tag wars, which police characterize as potential early indicators of violence linked to attempts at establishing control.

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Detroit Police Department (DPD) crime reporting does not track illegal graffiti as a distinct offense category within its publicly released statistics. Graffiti-related activity is generally captured under broader property crime classifications, such as vandalism or malicious destruction of property, in line with FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) definitions. In 2025, DPD reported 11,382 property crimes across Detroit’s westside precincts; however, these figures are not further dis-aggregated by individual precinct or by specific offense types such as graffiti vandalism, limiting precise attribution at the neighborhood level.

Gunfire detection data provides additional contextual insight into public safety conditions in the Five Points area. ShotSpotter reporting for the 8th Precinct, which includes Five Points, indicates sustained gunfire activity throughout 2025. Spatial mapping associated with these reports shows a concentration of detected shooting incidents in the southern portion of the Five Points neighborhood, particularly in areas between West Seven Mile Road and Grand River Avenue. This clustering reflects broader patterns of firearm activity within the precinct and should not be interpreted as verified involvement by any specific gang.

Taken together, these data points provide contextual background for reported street-level tensions, graffiti disputes, and public safety concerns in the Five Points neighborhood, while also underscoring the limitations of available data in directly linking individual criminal incidents to specific crews or alliances.

Notes & Verification Status

• Content reflects a mix of public records, media reporting, and community accounts.

• Intended for informational and historical reference; it is not legal documentation.

• Contemporary activity is less documented than historical presence.

• No verified connection to national Crip hierarchies.

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*Sources are listed in no particular order. Numerical placement does not indicate priority, authority, or primary-source status.*

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