Why is the crips called crips?

The Crips gang, formed in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, is believed to have derived its name from the term "crippled," which was initially used to refer to their members who were seen as marginalized and disenfranchised. Another theory suggests that the name is a reference to a "crippled" or weakened state of the community, reflecting the gang's origins in response to social and economic challenges. Over time, the name evolved and became associated with the gang's identity and culture.