Turtle

A nickname given to a male with a shaved head with a chin that sits close to his chest. His head will typically bob up and down like a turtle when eating.

Rascal: Psst! Hey homey! There's that Paisa from East Los again! Dude's chowing down on the nasty ass prison food!

Cuete: Look at his head bobbing up and down! (Mimes bobbing head and 'feed me' motion)

Rascal: We're callin' that muthafucka Turtle from here on out!

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FAIM

Family Affiliated Irish Mafia. An Irish-American street gang formed in west Contra Costa County by Coby Phillips in the mid-1990s. In the 2000s, FAIM operated one of the largest crystal methamphetamine distribution networks in the United States. FAIM is classified as a 'disruptive group' by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. FAIM members identify with tattoos of leprechauns and shamrocks.

Mattie Boy (rapping): I been to the State and I been to the pen...And for that right risk, man I'd do that shit again...Dockin' she straight, if it aint we comin' for ya...Screamin' CoCo County FAIM and we hit ya life for ya

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Savag3 Studi0s

The original online alias of YouTube SNY Prison Channel content creator Steven Michael Sigala. Now known as the Savag3 Family.

Whad up Savages? It's your boy Savag3 Studi0s! Droppin' another banger video! Comin' at you live at Walmart! Yucca Valley up in this bitch!

Check it out: I'm in the Tire Lube Express! I'm gonna loosen my nuts, grease my rod, and drain my fluids! So smash that thumbs up! And to all you hatas, cash me outside up in Barstow where you can catch a fade!

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CO Mission

Putting hands or feet on a Correctional Officer in prison or jail.

Ex. 1

"A CO Mission is a green light to take off on a guard...It's usually lifers that are looking to do CO Missions. Cuz it don't matter. It's like asking for a life sentence to take off on the staff."

NateDogg916 "Mental health and surviving the lockdown, the SHU, and the art of structure." June 26, 2020

Ex. 2

Wes Wilson: Hey fool! You ready to put hands on the muthafuckin' cops just like the homey Matty Boy from Rodeo did?

Mikey Segala: Fuck yeah! You know what time it is!

Wes: CO Mission time muthafucka!

Mikey: Let's do this!

Wes and Mikey fist bump and air box. Then they go into the Program Office, ring the bell, and yell "I'm a bitch!" in unison.

Burgundy

The aftermath of being shot.

"South side Richmond, yea I’m from the 30s, 100s on the K, hand things with the 30s. Heard that nigga speakin' on me if I see him I’m gonna murk em. Three round burst leave nigga face burgundy."

Laz Tha Boy, "South Side Richmond," May 12, 2010

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Arta

The Artesia 13 Sureno street gang from Artesia / Cerritos / Norwalk area of Los Angeles County.

BOXER: In the adjacent cities there are gangs, but primarily Artesia. The gang Arta functioned in Cerritos.

PROSECUTOR: And what type of gang is Arta?

BOXER: It's a criminal Hispanic street gang.

PROSECUTOR: Is "Arta" short for "Artesia"?

BOXER: Yes, ma'am.

Rene 'Boxer' Enriquez, USA v. Jaimez, September 12, 2018

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Disregard Status

A Mexican Mafia euphemism for being targeted for removal.

Ex. 1

"Disregard Status is like a flashing red light, signaling the impending demise of an eMe Carnal... It is a status a member in good standing never wants to experience...Disregard Status means that the fellas have assembled a case worthy of sending a fellow member to Brazil."

Mundo Mendoza, "Disregard Status Explained," July 4, 2020

Ex. 2

Cuate: Odelay! I need to get at Savag3 Studi0s! I got him that Moon Stuff he wanted!

Chato: You didn't hear fool? Savag3 rang the bell in the program office! He gave up all the fieros on the yard! He left all the Southerners empty handed!

Cuate: That muthafucka! His ass is now on Disregard Status!

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