Larry Hoover

Quick Facts

Full Name	Larry Hoover
Occupation	Criminal
Date Of Birth	Nov 30, 1950(1950-11-30)
Age	74
Birthplace	Jackson
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Larry Hoover Biography

Larry Hoover is one of the most popular and richest Criminal who was born on November 30, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Gang leader of the Chicago streets group Gangster Disciples later known as Growth and Development who went away to prison for life around the age of 45 after being charged with drug conspiracy and extortion.

He was referenced in the Rick Ross song “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”.

On the evening of February 26, 1973, William “Pooky” Young, a 19–year old neighborhood youth drug dealer, was abducted and later shot to death in an alley near 68th Street and Union Avenue in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. His killing was ordered by Hoover after his name was mentioned as one of three people accused of stealing drugs and money from the gang five days earlier. On March 16, 1973, Hoover and Young’s killer, Gangster Disciple member Andrew Howard, were both arrested. In November 1973, Howard and Hoover were both charged with murder and sentenced to 150 to 200 years in prison. Hoover was sent to Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois, to serve out his term.

In 1974, after the leader of the Black Disciples, David Barksdale, died from kidney failure by an injury due to an earlier shooting, Hoover took the reins of the Black Gangster Disciples Nation while under his wing, which now had control of Chicago’s South Side. Under Hoover’s rule, the Black Gangster Disciples took over the South Side drug trade. While incarcerated, Hoover helped form the Folks Nation, which added other gangs such as: Black Disciples, Satan Disciples, Ambrose, Two-Two Boys, Gangster Two-Six, Simon City Royals, North Side Insane Popes, La Raza Nation, Spanish Cobras, Imperial Gangsters, Maniac Latin Disciples, Harrison Gents, Spanish Gangster Disciples and Latin Eagles. In 1989, The Black Gangster Disciples started to go against their own merger and ally, the Black Disciples, over a drug dealing dispute in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago that escalated into a shooting that killed several people. This infuriated members of BGDs and resulted in them changing their name into the “Gangster Disciples.” While Hoover was incarcerated, he ran the gang’s illicit drug trade both in prison and on the streets, starting from Chicago’s West Side and later extending throughout the United States. By early 1993, Hoover claimed to have renounced his violent criminal past and became an urban political celebrity in Chicago. The Gangster Disciples earned fans in the community with charity events and peaceful protests. Hoover proclaimed that initials GD had changed to mean “Growth & Development.” A lengthy federal investigation using wiretaps led to Hoover getting another life sentence in 1995. Hoover’s gang allegedly had 30,000 “soldiers” in 35 states and made $100 million a year, a total of approximately $3,300.00 per “soldier” annually.

He was born in Jackson, Mississippi to parents Larry and Samaya.

Larry Hoover Net Worth

Larry Hoover is one of the richest Criminal from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larry Hoover 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The gang formed when he was only twelve years-old and he quickly emerged as the leader known as Prince Larry.

He attempted to cover his illegal activities by creating a positive front that encouraged education which is how the Growth and Development name came to fruition.

Larry Hoover (born November 30, 1950 is an American organization leader and founder of the Chicago, Illinois’ street gang called the Gangster Disciples. Hoover is currently serving six life sentences at the ADX Florence prison in Florence, Colorado. His sentences include a 150–200 year sentence for a 1973 murder; and in 1997, after a 17–year investigation of conspiracy, extortion, money laundering, and running a continuing criminal enterprise for leading the gang from state prison, he received a life sentence.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Larry Hoover Dating?

According to our records, Larry Hoover married to Winndye Jenkins. As of December 1, 2023, Larry Hoover’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Larry Ranked on the list of most popular Criminal. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Larry Hoover celebrates birthday on November 30 of every year.

How long is Larry Hoover locked up for?

Kelly. Hoover ordered a murder in 1973 that led to his conviction in state court and a sentence of 150 to 200 years in Illinois’ prison system.

What did Larry Hoover do?

Larry Hoover, 71, is the founder of the Gangster Disciples and was accused of murdering a rival drug dealer in 1973. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Larry moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois at the age of four before turning to gang life. At just 13 years old, Larry got involved in theft and mugging.

When did Larry Hoover get sentenced?

At the time of the 1997 conviction, Hoover was already serving a 200-year sentence for murder. Since then, he has been serving six life terms at the government’s “supermax” prison in Florence, Colorado, also known as ADX for “administrative maximum.”

Why is Larry Hoover famous?

In 1973 he was convicted for ordering the killing of a 19-year-old neighbourhood drug dealer and sentenced to 150-200 years. In 1997 he was given six life sentences after being found guilty of federal drug conspiracy, extortion and continuing to engage in a criminal enterprise.

Are the Hoovers Crips?

With their roots as a Crip gang , The Hoovers have traditionally been hostile towards all Bloods, in particular the LA Denver Lane Bloods and Crenshaw Mafia Gang. Other Blood rivals include the Family Swan Bloods, Harvard Park Brims, Van Ness Gangster Brims and the Fruit Town Brims.