Symbols and Emblems
Vice Lord street gangs use a variety of gang graffiti symbols or emblems, to identify themselves and their gang 'turf' including:
- A hat cocked to the left side.(Left represents the People Nation alliance and cocking to the right represents the Folk Nation alliance)
- Rabbit wearing a bow tie (The Playboy logo)
- Martini glass
- A glove
- Top hat
- Cane
- Five-point star - The five points represent (clockwise from top): Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom and Justice.
- Crescent moon (Teutonic)
- Scimitar
- Pitchfork pointing down - The pitchfork is a symbol of the Gangster Disciples, the inversion is a sign of disrespect
- Broken heart with wings - As above, the heart with wings is a symbol of the Gangster Disciples, breaking it is a sign of disrespect
- Like the Black P. Stones, the Vice Lords often utilize pseudo-Islamic ideology and symbolism in their gang motif
- Pyramid with an eye above it.
- a six point star broken in half to disrespect Folk Nation.
- Five point crown
Each faction of the Vice Lords has their own 'Chief' and ranking officers. However, high-ranking members that hold the title of 'Universal Elite' are given respect by all Vice Lord factions. They are usually called "Lord Almighty".
Read more about this topic: Almighty Vice Lord Nation
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