Hip-hop and street life have long been connected. While not all rappers are in gangs, many artists have been influenced by gang backgrounds.---**Major Crews Linked to Rap**- Long Beach blue crews- Piru sets- Mara Salvatrucha- Latin Kings- Chi-Town OGs- Gangster Disciples- Hells Angels- LA to Chicago- 18th Street- Prison-based Hispanic group---**Gan