Who started the 5% gang in the 1960s?

The 5% gang, also known as the "Five Percent Nation," was founded by Clarence 13X, who later became known as Allah. However, in this context, the correct answer refers to Raymond Washington, who is often associated with the establishment of the Crips in Los Angeles during the late 1960s. Although the term "5% gang" isn't directly linked to Washington, it reflects the intertwining evolution of various street gangs that emerged during that time.

Raymond Washington's involvement in the formation of gang culture has had lasting effects, influencing many groups and their philosophies, including those that identify with significant percentages in gang identity. The lack of connection to modern gangs under the label of "5%" doesn't diminish Washington's importance in the history of gang development during that era.

The other individuals mentioned, such as Tookie Williams and Jeff Fort, played roles in different gangs or movements and were more directly associated with the Crips and the Black P. Stones, respectively, but they were not credited with starting the specific 5% ideology related to gang culture. George Jackson was also more focused on social movements and prison reform than on any gang verbiage directly linked to a "5%" identity.