Nationwide Rip Ridaz
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The Nationwide Rip Ridaz were an assortment of Crips
gang members from Compton
, South Los Angeles
, and Watts
, California
. They are best known for their collaboration with Bloods
gang members, Damu Ridas on Bangin' on Wax and Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues
. Five of the members of the rap group have been confirmed as dead. Big Freeze is said to have been shot in a diner, while AWOL has been said to been shot by police when he was high on PCP. In 1995, Fo' Clips Eclipse has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Many of the members still live in their respective neighborhoods. Broncoe appeared on 2006 album Rep Yo Set. Twin Loc (also known as G-Cell) still lives in Avalon turf and also appeared on the Rep Yo Set album. G-Bone still lives in Compton and is in a rap group called "Grown Folk". Keystone still lives in Watts Franklin Crip turf and appeared on Rep Yo Set. Cixx Pac is said to have been shot and killed in Texas. B.G. Scarface was sent to jail, and has since been released. Koollay is apparently dead.
Crips
The Crips are a primarily, but not exclusively, African American gang. They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams...
gang members from Compton
Compton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
, South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles, often abbreviated as South L.A. and formerly South Central Los Angeles, is the official name for a large geographic and cultural portion lying to the southwest and southeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. The area was formerly called South Central, and is still widely known...
, and Watts
Watts, Los Angeles, California
Watts is a mostly residential neighborhood in South Los Angeles, California.-History:The area now known as Watts is located on the Rancho La Tajauta Mexican land grant...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. They are best known for their collaboration with Bloods
Bloods
The Bloods are a street gang founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs...
gang members, Damu Ridas on Bangin' on Wax and Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues
Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues
Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues is the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for G's & Locs and Wish You Were Here.-Track listing:-Samples:*"G's and Locs"**"I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood...
. Five of the members of the rap group have been confirmed as dead. Big Freeze is said to have been shot in a diner, while AWOL has been said to been shot by police when he was high on PCP. In 1995, Fo' Clips Eclipse has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Many of the members still live in their respective neighborhoods. Broncoe appeared on 2006 album Rep Yo Set. Twin Loc (also known as G-Cell) still lives in Avalon turf and also appeared on the Rep Yo Set album. G-Bone still lives in Compton and is in a rap group called "Grown Folk". Keystone still lives in Watts Franklin Crip turf and appeared on Rep Yo Set. Cixx Pac is said to have been shot and killed in Texas. B.G. Scarface was sent to jail, and has since been released. Koollay is apparently dead.
Members
- Tweedy Bird Loc (Kelly Park Compton Crips) - Alive
- AWOL (Kelly Park Compton Crips) - Deceased
- Fo' Clips Eclipse (Kelly Park Compton Crips) - Deceased
- G-Bone (Atlantic Drive Compton Crips) - Alive
- B.G. Scarface (Atlantic Drive Compton Crips) - Alive
- Twin Loc aka G-Cell (Avalon Gangsta Crips) - Alive
- Broncoe (Fudgetown Mafia Crips) - Alive
- Big Freeze (Watts Franklin Square Crips) - Deceased
- Cixx Pac (Watts Franklin Square Crips) - Alive
- Koollay (Watts Franklin Square Crips) - Deceased
- Keystone (Watts Franklin Square Crips) - Alive
- Mac-11 - Deceased
- Duv Mac - Alive
- Sinbad The Slayer - Alive
- Teroma - Unknown
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
Top R&B/Hip hop albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 1995 | Nationwide Rip Ridaz Nationwide Rip Ridaz (album) Nationwide Rip Ridaz is the debut album by the American rap group Nationwide Rip Ridaz released in 1995.- Track listing :# "Throw the C's in the Air"# "Nationwide Rip Ridaz"# "Swervin' Thru the Eastside"# "What We Celieve in"# "Crip Keeper"... |
#10 | #44 |
| 1998 | Betrayed (Can't Trust Nobody) Betrayed (Can't Trust Nobody) Betrayed is the second and last album by the American rap group Nationwide Rip Ridaz released in 1998.This album introduced three new members of the group: Mac-11, Keystone, and Duv Mac.- Track listing :... |
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Collaboration with Damu Ridas
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip hop albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 1993 | Bangin' on Wax | #86 | - |
| 1994 | Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues is the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for G's & Locs and Wish You Were Here.-Track listing:-Samples:*"G's and Locs"**"I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood... |
#139 | #20 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Bangin' on Wax" | Bangin' on Wax |
| "Steady Dippin'" | ||
| 1994 | "Gs & Locs" | Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues is the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. Music videos were made for G's & Locs and Wish You Were Here.-Track listing:-Samples:*"G's and Locs"**"I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood... |
| "Wish You Were Here" | ||
| 1995 | "Nationwide Rip Ridaz" | Nationwide Rip Ridaz Nationwide Rip Ridaz (album) Nationwide Rip Ridaz is the debut album by the American rap group Nationwide Rip Ridaz released in 1995.- Track listing :# "Throw the C's in the Air"# "Nationwide Rip Ridaz"# "Swervin' Thru the Eastside"# "What We Celieve in"# "Crip Keeper"... |