The Story of Drill

Chicago has a long history of gang violence with in its borders. With this rather dark history it has created some of the most interesting music to hit the internet. Here we explore exactly what created the drama and problems that lead to this music.

In the beginning there were 2 major gangs in Chicago, the Disciples Nation led by David Barksdale and the Gangster Nation led by Larry Hoover. The 2 gangs had years upon years of violence in the streets when finally the two leaders met to reach an agreement. The violence in the streets were killing to many young kids for no reason and the gangs had had enough. In 1963, the 2 leaders came to an agreement and formed one, peaceful group called “The Black Gangster Disciples Nation” or “BGDN” for short.

The merger was productive for both organizations. The negative feelings that were created over the years became positive. The BGDN became a active part in community affairs, opening restaurants, gas stations and community clean-up programs, also by enforcing school truancy programs. Finally school was scene as the way out as opposed to selling drugs.

As time passed the BGDN grew stronger and stronger in the community, opening free lunch programs and other places to feed the younger unfortunate kids, picketing grocery for selling bad foods to under privileged citizens and things like such gave them major pull in politics all around Chicago. Finally, city hall realized the danger that this could present. As the members of the BGDN stormed the polls, legislation began change as well. With this the government had to stop them from ruining the status-quo. City hall granted permission for drugs to be sold in BGDN made establishments and didn’t give them a just amount, they gave them far more than needed. Drugs had been obtainable on the streets but not ever like this. The government had just created a fantastic top and swallowed the key. As one man obtains these drugs illegally he sets shop on a corner and slowly but surely becomes rich. People notice this and begin to question why they work these long shifts and boring jibs when they can sell drugs so easily. The result? They quit. People begin quitting jobs and their legal responsibilities because they see drugs as a quicker and easier process to getting out of the city.

As more and more people begin selling drugs rivalries begin and things in the BGDN  begin to crumble. A sense of unrest sets over and people begin turning on one another. As one man claims a block as his selling are another man does the rest and soon enough begin to claim different gangs, this creates “The Black Disciples” and “The Gangster Disciples” or “BD” and “GD” for short. Soon enough, the BGDN ceases to exist and City Hall wins the battle.

The feuds of BD and GD still rage today and stronger than ever. The crazy thing is its all derived from what was supposed to be the end of violence in Chicago streets.