I heard it was bc blacks or the BGF tried to control cocaine or something and la eme put the word out on the street.
IDK..
Perhaps, that could be the case in some instances...
But, one thing is for certain, unless one is deep in the streets, one can live life in peace. No one demographic is constantly being terrorized by another demographic. I have lived in a so called ESE hood and had no issues. If you carry yourself respectfully and don't do foul shyt, then most people will leave you alone.