Fortnite has recently added a new emote, simply called “Snoop’s Walk”. However critics have been quick to point out that the walk is essentially the “Crip Walk” gang symbol.

For those who don’t know, the Crip Walk is a dance or gesture that indicates affiliation to the Crips. These are the same Crips that have been notoriously feuding with the “Bloods” gang for decades.

Although arguably time and mainstream popularity has dulled the perception of the Crip Walk, there exists the very real possibility of some kid trying to copy this dance around someone they shouldn’t. Similar to how streamer IShowSpeed could have found himself in trouble after throwing up gang signs in New York without knowing what they mean.

“Snoop Dogg Walk” emote promotional video

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In recent years, Fortnite has essentially become a dumping ground for pop culture crossovers ranging from Rick and Morty to the Avengers. However when it comes to real people like Snoop Dogg Epic Games should probably consider their history. Snoop Dogg was allegedly part of the Rolling 20s Crips gang of Long Beach, California several decades ago so his dance, while mainstream now, could have some unintended messaging.