In my experience hood nikkas hang whenever meet up spots are at.
buildings entrances, stores, parks etc.
That gas station stuff is some Midwest and down south thing. Gas stations in the east coast are not hood to that level because there are so many other meet up and post up spots in the hood.
Well I can speak on Boston, Philly and NY and Jersey and say you’ll see more dudes posted up in front of a corner store, chicken spot or building entrance.
My first time seeing a awkwardly crowded gas station with street nikkas was when I took my trip to Louisville.