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Band... or Gang?

Try to guess whether these groups are a musical act (band) or a criminal organization (gang).
Some of these are both. GUESS WHICH CAME FIRST!
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Last updated: February 19, 2022
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First submittedFebruary 19, 2022
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1. The Backstreet Boys
The best-selling boy band of all time
Band
Gang
2. Cosa Nostra
Another name for the Sicilian mob, translated as "our thing"
Band
Gang
3. The Chicago Outfit
The Chicago arm of the Italian mob, once led by Al Capone
Band
Gang
4. The Sugarhill Gang
Hip hop group whose 1979 song "Rapper's Delight" was the first rap song to reach the top 40
Band
Gang
5. Murder, Inc.
Jewish/Italian group that carried out an estimated 400–1000 contract killings in New York City
Band
Gang
6. 18th Street Gang
Criminal gang started in Los Angeles which now spans Latin America
Band
Gang
7. Wu-Tang Clan
Hip hop group founded in New York City
Band
Gang
8. The Crips
Alliance of Southern California gangs that wear blue
Band
Gang
9. Latin Kings
Chicago street gang founded by Puerto Rican immigrants
Band
Gang
10. Violent Femmes
Folk/punk band from Milwaukee
Band
Gang
11. 2 Live Crew
Hip hop group from Miami with naughty lyrics
Band
Gang
12. Black Flag
Punk rock band from Los Angeles
Band
Gang
13. UB40
Reggae/pop band from Birmingham, England
Band
Gang
14. Hells Angels
Outlaw motorcycle club considered a criminal organization by several governments
Band
Gang
15. The Purple Gang
Bootlegging operation of mostly-Jewish gangsters in Detroit
Band
Gang
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57 Comments
Casketromance
+41
Level 22
Feb 20, 2022
there is a rap group that is similar to the gang murder, inc. but that rap group does not use the comma..it is just murder inc. ...but there is a a rock group by that name uses the comma..was formed in 1991 by members of killing joke, soundgarden, and PIL..so what you going to do about that question since obviously it is both?
tofani
+21
Level 93
Feb 20, 2022
Oddly enough, there is also a band named "Murder, Inc." They are not very well known though, only releasing one studio album. They probably also took their name from the gang. Perhaps this quiz could add a "Both" option. Either way, this is a great quiz!
ItzIngenious
+4
Level 66
Feb 20, 2022
There’s a caveat now, not sure if that was always there though and I’m not gonna be one of those people who accuse people of things without remembering updates exist.
alexandertorres1978
+3
Level 70
Mar 15, 2022
Yes! I had heard of Murder, Inc. (the band) and assumed it was the correct answer. Obviously, it makes sense to go for the most famous answer.
theenforcer22
+1
Level 70
Mar 15, 2022
I also recall a record label called Murder Inc.
interopia
+10
Level 90
Feb 20, 2022
If you're going to have UB40, might want to have MS-13 too.
Dylanplex
+1
Level 98
Feb 20, 2022
Just realized that the pattern goes band, gang, gang the whole way through except for questions 10-12, which is band band band. Not sure if that was intentional or not lol
IsleAuHaulte
+3
Level 92
Feb 20, 2022
Newsies should be added.
xyzzy
+3
Level 72
Feb 20, 2022
Soak 'em for Crutchy!
Jeremy
+7
Level 79
Feb 21, 2022
Black Flag is one of the three least known? I figured being one of, if not the most important hardcore punk band ever would bring them some amount of name recognition, but they're barely over the 50% mark which would come from everyone just guessing randomly. Especially since I haven't even heard of a few of these in the first place.
toowise
+9
Level 81
Feb 22, 2022
Hardcore Punk is a particularly niche genre of music. Not many of the general public would have heard of 80% of the bands in that genre. Same with Grunge or Death Metal, only a tiny number of bands are known outside of their fanbase, and thats usually because the band has mellowed from the hardcore to reach more of an audience
Freestatebear
+5
Level 88
Feb 22, 2022
For most people outside their fan base, if they've heard of them at all, it's because Henry Rollins was in the band for about 5 years.
LoneStar
+2
Level 54
Mar 15, 2022
Boo Henry Rollins
luxint
+2
Level 67
Mar 17, 2026
Totally agree. Somewhat depressing, but in some ways not surprising.
noodles
+3
Level 68
Feb 21, 2022
Murder, Inc could be seen as a band, Ja Rule, etc.
buck1017
+6
Level 78
Feb 22, 2022
Might want to replace Murder Inc. There's a very strong case for it to be either.
LoneStar
+1
Level 54
Mar 15, 2022
Not really, Murder Inc is a record label, it'd be like calling Rocafella or Deathrow a "band".
carkey
+2
Level 77
Jul 25, 2023
Not the, they were a supergroup in the 90s.
mrzli86
+1
Level 99
Feb 22, 2022
intersting
CliveDexter
+7
Level 73
Feb 23, 2022
Wasn't the Purple Gang the rhythm section in the county jail? So... a band.
Qikiq
+1
Level 89
Feb 24, 2022
Just coming here to say exactly that.
MassLumpBlockClod
+1
Level 87
Mar 2, 2022
I believe that was "a" purple gang as opposed to "The" purple gang
musiclistsareus
+1
Level 61
Mar 15, 2022
I've always heard it as "the" purple gang.
MLR824
+1
Level 83
Mar 17, 2022
Add “both” as a choice?
Pontiac
+1
Level 62
Mar 17, 2026
Read caveat
musiclistsareus
+2
Level 61
Mar 15, 2022
I still have problems with calling a group of singers or rappers a "band". I know that any group of people can be called a band, as in Robin Hood's "band" of merry men, and there is the common use of the term "boy bands" (which makes me cringe every time I hear it), but equating that generic usage with the musical term denoting a group of people playing instruments together has always irked me.
KevinF
+1
Level 54
Mar 17, 2026
I agree, and I also have a probem with the term "boy band". They may play instruments in the studio for all I know, but on stage they only sing and dance. They should more properly be called a singing group, but boy group, is not a catchy alliteration.
rosina
+2
Level 60
Mar 15, 2022
Thank you for the explanation on wrongly answered questions. Usually on multi choice the explanation is not given.
Takeahnase
+1
Level 76
Mar 15, 2022
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder,_Inc._(band)
Pontiac
+1
Level 62
Mar 17, 2026
Read caveat
XYU
+1
Level 62
Mar 15, 2022
Super idea! The notion of UB40 as a bunch of serious criminals gave me a laugh.

How about Damage, Inc. by Metallica for a future part II quiz?

alexandertorres1978
+1
Level 70
Mar 15, 2022
Hilariously good quiz!
joez
+2
Level 77
Mar 15, 2022
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang.
bezz
+1
Level 71
Mar 15, 2022
That's what I thought!
mjsinn
+1
Level 67
Mar 15, 2022
purple gang was also a moderately successful brit invasion/psychedelic band
nomad14
+2
Level 67
Mar 15, 2022
Wasn't there a band called Murder Inc?
QuizApe
+1
Level 72
Mar 16, 2022
Why would a murderous gang call themselves that?
carkey
+1
Level 77
Jul 25, 2023
Because they were a secret offshoot of the NCS, they didn't go around with branding...
Thunderbear
+3
Level 76
May 18, 2022
There's a band by the name Latin Kings in Sweden.
Sifhraven
+1
Level 76
May 21, 2024
Some of them sounded just too corny to be gangs... I was wrong.. Latin kings, Purple gang (reminds me of teletubbies..) and murder, inc (a tv show).

Also got black flag wrong.

cledun2
+3
Level 95
Jun 8, 2024
Hilarious that 78% of people think that Murder, Inc. is a rap group
LordHydro
+4
Level 53
Mar 17, 2026
Well, if I led a criminal organisation, I wouldn’t put murder in the name…

Which makes it seem like it is not a criminal organization

txbdog
+1
Level 45
Dec 23, 2024
Murder inc is a music label with Ja Rule
Pontiac
+1
Level 62
Mar 17, 2026
Read caveat
Geerania
+3
Level 61
Mar 17, 2026
This threw me off cause in Sweden, there literally is a famous rap band called Latin Kings
Ptcairn
+1
Level 68
Mar 17, 2026
12/15, wow didn't expect that result.
frankiefablo
+1
Level 89
Mar 17, 2026
One of my all-time favorite quizzes
FreeStater
+1
Level 81
Mar 17, 2026
Murder, Inc. sounded so comically ridiculous that I got it wrong.
KevinF
+1
Level 54
Mar 17, 2026
I am trying to imagine that scary gang the Violent Femmes.
BettyToo
+1
Level 39
Mar 17, 2026
Fun quiz.
GeorgiaPeanut
+1
Level 73
Mar 17, 2026
Well, this was a surprise. Knowing only a moderate amount about bands and far less about gangs, i flew through this without too much thought. How on earth did I get every answer right? Only 1.7% did that. I guess I’m a gangsta after all! ;)
BL4CKB5RRY
+1
Level 20
Mar 17, 2026
is it a bad thing if I know this?😅
HubertThePhoenix
+1
Level 62
Mar 17, 2026
I got a Backstreet Boys advertisement right after taking this quiz.
welcomer
+1
Level 32
Mar 18, 2026
11/15
worldwidewaddie
+1
Level 28
Mar 18, 2026
Murder, Inc. threw me off because I thought about Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, etc.
SweetDizaster63
+1
Level 60
Mar 19, 2026
Got them all in 29 seconds. Anybody do better?
leelee9000
+1
Level 48
Mar 24, 2026
Murder Inc. is a rap supergroup.
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