I know there are serious gangs in the world that cause serious problems. They are associated with violence, drugs, murder and much more. They sport their colors and run in packs and try to scare rival gangs. These rivals often respond in kind and soon there is shooting and much more.
However, there are also wannbes. These are younger people who are not in a gang, but want to be. Not so much because they want the life, but they want the look, the fear from people and the money. They shy away because the price is too high, and their mom won't let them stay out past 11. Today I saw a picture of a wannabe that made me laugh. Three people his size could have fit into his pants. He had on the best gold chains Walmart sells and had his picture taken with his hat pulled down and throwing a gang sign and holding up a wad of cash. Funny thing is if you actually counted the cash, it was $17.00! Yep, he is in the big time. $17.00!