the Westside 73 Gangster Crips better known as DMGC are recognized as an active and prominent set, specifically because they are a continuation and expansion of the original 73rd Street gang although having a Counterpart East side fraction they remain under different politics as West side 73 often clash with NHC while East side 73 is allies of NHC & East Coast Crips. While older databases (StreetGang.com) often list the original 1970s West side 73 Gangster Crips as defunct, they are considered active today due to the 73 Lowdown Hustler Crips—who historically shared the same turf—deliberately transitioned into the 73 Gangster Crip identity with Dropping the Hustler fully. Key Locations of Active Activity (2026) The set operates primarily along the 73rd Street corridor on the Westside Florence Avenue to West 78th Street, Sharing territories with Allies like 71/83 Gangster Crips & 74 Hoovers Criminals. with two main active areas : (Van Ness/Western The Original Territory ): This area represents the foundational turf of the 73 Gangster Crips. It remains a key point of their historical identity & still rep by 73 Gangster Crips members to this day.(Normandie/Vermont “Wicked West DMG”) : The intersection of Florence and Normandie (and nearby Budlong/Vermont Avenue) is currently the most active hub for the set. Members in this area are often referred to as the "lil homies" who revived the "Gangster" (G-Card) name in the Early to Mid 90’s.
Why They Are "Not Defunct The G-Card Shift: The transition from "Hustler" to "Gangster" Crips was a move done by the Younger Generation of 73 Gangster Crips “aka 73 Low Down Hustler’s” to align more closely with the Original 73 (Seven-Tray) on 73rd & Van ness plus with the 71 (Seven-One), & 83 (Eight Tray) Gangster Crips and distance themselves from neighboring Neighborhood Crip sets that they are in conflict with. Over the years West side 73 Drop the Hustler Completely & transition to West side 73 Gangster Crips while 73 LowDown Hustler had turnt Defunct, a 73 Lowdown Hustler is located in San Bernardino as of 2026 but it’s considered non active.
Summary of Active Identity (2026) Sector Neighborhood Status Identity 73rd & Van Ness/Western Active (Original 73 Gangster Crip Territory) 73rd & Normandie/Vermont Active Primary Active Hub (formerly Wicked West DMG 73 Gangster Crips Territory )