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DWBI is a citywide street gang alliance comprising multiple independent cliques that broadly identify under Detroit’s local Blood umbrella. Although commonly grouped together, its internal cliques maintain distinct histories, alliances, and conflicts. The network began consolidating around 2014, uniting crews already active for years.

DWBI’s signature hand sign—thumbs down—has become one of Detroit’s most recognizable symbols. Unlike traditional Blood sets outside the city, DWBI’s structure reflects Detroit’s unique local “5” identity.

Internal tensions exist, including longstanding disputes with certain Eastside 5s such as the 50z and 55. Despite the shared Blood identity, neighborhood grievances often outweigh umbrella affiliations.

Documented Cliques Within DWBI:

• 44PonyGang / 4487

• Trapsquad / 4487

• FMB (FastMoneyBoyz)

• YBN / 926

• GMO / CMO (GangMembersOnly / CertifiedMembersOnly)

• 44TreyMafia (44TMF)

• SituationGang (SS)

• 228

• TOB (Tote On Blicks / Trust Only Brothers)

Rivals:

TMCNE/862, 24CashGang (392/FWC), Murdaville/SellGang (9’s), RicoMafia/0430, A-Block/Avon Gangsters, 43/Purple Heart Vets, 50z, SB, 52

Associated Artists:

Rocaine, FMB DZ, The Big Homie, Diddy Da Don, Ghetto Baby Boom, DWBI Lil Bro, YBN Lil Bro

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A mixed-identity criminal street gang connected to the self-created “9s” alliance. While often Blood-affiliated, some members claim Crip or simply “9.”

Originating around Sussex & Fenkell (S-Block), the group developed from SellGang and Sham Gang before branching into Murdaville—usually considered the younger side. Memorial identities such as CMW and 928 remain central to their mythology.

The 9s alliance consists of SellGang, Murdaville, LTK, and 928. Members frequently use the “Villains” moniker and purple-heart-emoji symbolism.

Rivals:

Zone4, 72, 55 MurdaGang, 44PonyGang, Trapsquad, DWBI, 32HSG, OGE, BTD/JTK, 2Laced, 2030, BCB/JonWay

Allies:

A-Block/Avon Gangsters, 43/Purple Heart Vets, LTK, HopOutGang, RicoMafia/0430, 224 BreadGang, 30 Gang, 24 Cashgang/392/FWC

Associated Artists:

BabieKashh, 9WaySavv, KingOpp Sleezus, Lil 9rell

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A 5-affiliated, mixed Blood/Piru criminal street gang with roots in the HollowBoyz and TRGG Jackboyz. Their identity shifted through several eras before solidifying as MurdaGang or 55 MG.

Internal splits, including departures to Zone4 and NLMB, have heavily shaped the set’s trajectory.

Rivals:

1125, SellGang/Murdaville, A-Block, 700, StrictlyBrothers, AaliyahBoyz, Zone4

Allies:

DWBI (especially TreyMafia), BTD/JTK, ODG

Associated Artists:

Malskii, Flex Da Rapper, Rellhaven

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BTD/JTK is a hybrid criminal street gang blending Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips with local Blood and Vice Lord affiliations depending on context. Their activity spans the 48206 ZIP.

Members have been linked to multiple violent incidents, including conflicts with RicoMafia/0430, Murdaville/SellGang, and A-Block/Avon Gangsters. Their identity is fluid but rooted in local Crip lineage.

Rivals:

0430YRB (RicoMafia), Murdaville/SellGang (9s), A-Block/Avon Gangsters

Allies:

DWBI, 1229, MurdaGang, other mixed-affiliation cliques

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TLE, also known as BCB, is a neighborhood-based street gang with reported affiliations to multiple organizations, including the Vice Lords and HeadBanger Bloods. One of its sets was later rebranded as JonWay in memory of a member named Jon, who was killed in 2019. Members have also identified themselves under the name “Check Out Boyz,” and the group has cited ties to the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL).

TLE has been involved in ongoing conflicts with rival groups such as TMCG and Murdaville/9s. These disputes gained wider public attention following the fatal shooting of Murdaville Zay at a gas station, an incident that was widely reported by local media.

Rivals:

TMCG, Murdaville/9s

Allies:

22 Bandcrew, Bloods (Detroit-born), Vice Lords

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RicoMafia (0430) is a digitally visible hybrid street gang associated with the area surrounding Seven Mile and Telegraph on Detroit’s northwest side. Community accounts suggest the group emerged following the death of a local individual known as “Rico” (reportedly born on April 30), which is cited as the origin of the “0430” moniker.

The crew is characterized by a blend of neighborhood-based identities rather than a single traditional gang lineage. Observers note that members adopt elements associated with Blood-, Vice Lord–, or Crip-leaning affiliations, often depending on personal ties or block-level alliances. RicoMafia’s trajectory is shaped largely by its online presence, where social-media activity, public disputes, and self-branding have contributed to its visibility and to conflicts with various other Detroit street cliques.

Allies:

Murdaville/928, A-Block/Avon Gangsters, DartGang

Primary Rivals:

DWBI, 32H$G, MG, Jackboyz

Additional Rivals:

BTD/JTK, 2Laced, BCB

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A dual-claim Crip-affiliated street gang (Shotgun Crips + local Rollin 60s) based around West Warren (“Exit 8” / “Loc Town”). Formed in memory of EJ (“Reaper Loc”), whose birthday (12/29) became the foundation for the set’s identity.

1229 is known for a strong online footprint and youth membership. Despite being Crip-aligned, they maintain connections to certain Blood-affiliated cliques through memorial crews like DartGang.

Rivals:

MurdaGang, TOB, DWBI, BTD/JTK, 32H$G

Allies & Spin-Offs:

DartGang, Mania Crips / Murray Hill 60s

Associated Artists:

Baby Loc, 1229 ManMan

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A local Crip-associated street gang built around Terry Street. While not all members claim Crip, the lineage is well-established. Their conflicts and alliances are primarily neighborhood-driven.

Rivals:

574/SwipeGang, GMO, HMC, StrictlyBrotherz

Allies:

TMCNE, FWC

Associated Artists:

Joyrd Skee, T Street Soda

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A mixed Blood- and Crip-affiliated street gang based in the Aviation Sub neighborhood. Originated from BabyShred/Lil Shredgang before evolving into 574.

SwipeGang has significant alliances with TOB, DWBI, and GMO, with longstanding conflicts across the Westside.

Rivals:

TStreet (87), 24CashGang (FWC), 55 MurdaGang

Allies:

TOB, DWBI, GMO/CMO, OGD

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A small hybrid Blood- and GD-affiliated street gang operating around Joy Rd & Schaefer. Notable for ongoing conflicts with larger organizations and visibility through rappers connected to the group.

Rivals:

BME, BandGang, DWBI

Allies:

TNO/826, FWC/392

Artist:

GMS 50

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32 H$G (Head Shot Gang) is a Detroit-based street gang associated with the 48227 ZIP code, from which it derives its name (“32” referencing the set and “227” referencing the ZIP code). The group is primarily Blood-affiliated, though some members have been noted to display alternative color usage, including orange, or maintain ties to Crip-affiliated individuals.

The gang includes offshoots such as TMF (Tank Mafia), which is commonly associated with a younger generation of members. 32 H$G has documented connections to broader Detroit-area collectives, including BandGang/BMBG and DWBI.

Rivals:

FWC, BTB, 1125, 43, Murdaville, TMCNE, BandCrew

Allies:

RBlock, Choppawood, SCB

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A longstanding Crip/GD hybrid street gang in East Warren. EWP predates many of the area’s newer cliques and once acted as a hub for early Detroit Crip presence. This “set” has historically operated as a street-level group though their modern activity is unclear, and they may be largely inactive.

Rivals:

East Warren Crips (EWC)

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A deeply rooted Eastside Crip-affiliated criminal street gang aligned with Detroit’s 4s and the Rollin 60s lineage. MRB is historically active in Mapleridge and connected to multiple 4-alliance sets.

Rivals:

Bloods, 5s, Vice Lords

Allies:

4s, Crips