What Does the Crip Six-Point Star Mean?

The Crip six-pointed star is a typical symbol used by members of the Crips criminal gang to identify themselves. The Crips street gang, founded by Stanley Williams, also use other symbols and hand gestures.

On walls, the six-pointed star or Star of David is typically painted blue. Similarly, 6 point star tattoos are typically blue. The predominant colour of the Crips street gang is blue. As a way to identify themselves as Crips members, the members wear blue bandanas or rags.

Crips also identify themselves with a three-point or six-point crown that is painted blue. Six is another prevalent emblem among members of the Crips street gang.