# Gangs, Rap, and Cross-Border Crime

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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: 2026-06-13T14:15:18+00:00
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Canadian street gangs are going global—blending rap music with organized crime across provinces and borders. Groups like B.C.’s Brothers Keepers and Toronto’s Driftwood Crips are uniting through music, social media, and real-world alliances, turning street credibility into criminal reach. Rappers like Certi2x, whose murder sparked national attention, used drill rap and flashy online content to build influence—and sometimes, incriminate themselves. Courts are now wrestling with whether rap lyrics and social media posts can be used as evidence, with mixed rulings showing the legal system’s struggle to keep up. What began as musical collaborations is now evolving into sophisticated, contract-based criminal enterprises, transforming street culture into a transnational threat. 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/92eef92431f27212

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