Started in 1952 in Chicago, this gang started as working class white “greasers” who over time became one of the most violent street gangs in Chicago. In the 1970’s, they joined the Folk Nation Alliance and began admitting Hispanic, Black, and female members, making them an even more formidable presence. After a number of members were sent to prison, the Royals’ power shifted to within prisons. Now the gang is labeled as the largest criminal street gang in Mississippi and has a presence across the US.