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Doing the Cripwalk is Crip culture. It’s held in high esteem with Crips and can be equated to the routines of the elite historically Black Greeks and their attitudes and dignity when “strollin’” and “stepping.’” And contrary to naivety it’s not all based on violence, but it definitely makes a statement. For some, it is who you are. “First of all when you’re Cripwalkin’, you’re spelling your name and it’s distinct. It allows others who know in the club - to know ‘I’m in the club’ you gotta respect me. As in recognize my set and I’m lettin’ it be known who I am,” says Dame, who grew up in a predominantly Blood section of Southeast Diego.