The Gangster Disciple Nation (often abbreviated as the GD 's; formally, GDN), also known as Growth & Development, is an African American street and prison gang founded by former …

Larry Hoover Sr. (born November 30, 1950) [3][2][6] is an American former gangster and street gang kingpin. He is the founder of the Chicago street gang, the Gangster Disciples. Hoover is …

The Gangster Disciples are said to be at least 40,000 strong in numbers and continue to grow with members as young as pre-teen and members as old as in their 70s. The Gangster …

59 gangs are currently active in 2023. The most prominent gangs in Chicago are the Black Disciples, Gangster Disciples and the Latin Kings.

Jan 31, 2025 · From the Chicago hoods of the South Side to the areas where Chicago gangs roam on the West Side to the heart of the Chicago ghetto areas of the North and East sides, …

May 4, 2016 · The Gangster Disciples is a dangerous gang founded in the 1970's in Chicago, Illinois. Here's an explanation of the extensive coordination and organization of the infamous …

The Gangster Disciples are primarily an African American street gang founded by Larry Hoover in South Side, Chicago, Illinois in 1968.

The Black Gangster Disciples (GD) were formed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood in the 1960's. The organization has traditionally portrayed itself to the public as a legitimate yet …

Jul 29, 2020 · CHICAGO — The alleged leader of the Black Disciples street gang in Chicago is among 23 individuals facing criminal charges as part of a federal investigation into drug and …

Jan 26, 2021 · The indictment says the two men threatened to kill anyone who challenged their authority and, on May 18, 2018, shot and killed a rival Gangster Disciples board member on …