# Gang Alliances Across Canada

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-13T18:01:49+00:00
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## Resource

Canadian street gangs are crossing borders—B.C.’s Brothers Keepers and Toronto’s Driftwood Crips are now collaborating across music, crime, and even continents. Ties deepened when B.C. rapper Certi2x, linked to Pressa and his Driftwood Crip father, used social media to flaunt wealth and violence, boosting his street cred. While some courts have used rap lyrics and posts as evidence—like in a Brothers Keepers hitman’s conviction—others have rejected them, leading to dropped charges. What began as musical alliances is now fueling organized, contract-style criminal operations, turning street rap into a blueprint for expanding gang power. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/283a19d13748d111

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