Rakeem Crawford

**Rakeem Crawford** is a character played by **vessper**

* Demondre Graves
* Rakeem Crawford

Father

* ~~Salenna Cooper~~ ☠️

Mother

* Iveanne Crawford

Sister

**Rakeem Crawford** aka **Keem** (October 3rd, 1995) is an Civilian of Los Santos who founded Decker Street Rascals gang in Los Santos with Ming Khems, Nmanu Furqon and Trinity. Together they established one of the most dangerous group in town.

**Keem** days is over as he got a death sentence penalty after killing a Lost MC prospect named **Hogan Bone**, causing him sentenced in a death penalty, He survived the death sentence, in the end making him to change his identity to **Demondre Graves**.

## **Character Description**

**Rakeem Crawford**, also known by his street name **"Keem"**, is a formidable presence in the gangster world. With a history that's etched in both pain and resilience, Rakeem stands as a living testament to the rough path that led him to where he is today. Rakeem's gives a rugged appearance that doesn't easily betray his emotions. His intense, dark brown eyes seem to pierce through others, revealing a complex mixture of street wisdom and a longing for something more. The scar on his face serves as a constant reminder of the violent encounters he's survived, a mark that only adds to his air of toughness.

Rakeem's attire typically includes dark jeans,and plain t-shirts – a blend of urban fashion and practicality. His demeanor is a mix of controlled aggression and a quiet aura of authority. Though he may not be the loudest in the room, his words hold weight, and his actions even more so. Underneath the hardened exterior, there's a sense of loyalty and protectiveness for those he considers part of his "family" – the gang he's affiliated with.

While Rakeem's life has been marked by criminal activities, there's a complexity to his character that goes beyond the surface. He's well-read, possessing a sharp mind that he keeps hidden from most. And while he's grown accustomed to the harsh realities of his world, there's a glimmer of hope deep within him that yearns for a life beyond the cycle of violence and crime.

## **Background**

### New York Days (Rosedale Ave Crips)

**Rakeem Crawford** was born on October 3rd, 1995 in *Harlem, New York*. His father abandoned the family when Keem was 14 years old, thus making him joined the gang life. Keem moved alone to The Bronx at 19 years old, looking for fortune and family he never had, thus making him joined one of notorious gang in New York (Rosedale Boyz, one of Crips set) . By the time he was rolling with the gang, he gained reputation in Bronx area as a decent fighter and the way he settle beef within gang related activity, thus he got the nickname **Big Keem**.

As a gang member, they got a lot of stuff happened between, including a beef with another gang. Until one day his gang caught lacking in a drug deal, this is a traumatic and depressing experience for **Keem**, he lose his closest friend, Leland in a shootout. thus making him questioning the life he's into.

## **Events**

### **Moving to Los Santos**

After the incident, one day he walked through the street of Bronx, his mind made up, Rakeem decided to take a leap of faith. He had heard tales of another city on the other side of the country, a place that embodied a different kind of dream – Los Santos. With its sunny beaches, palm trees, and the promise of new beginnings, Rakeem felt a magnetic pull towards this West Coast haven. He imagined the ocean breeze, the open roads, and the laid-back lifestyle that contrasted so sharply with the intensity of New York.

After careful planning and bittersweet goodbyes to his family and friends, Rakeem packed his bags and boarded a plane bound for Los Santos. As the plane touched down and he stepped onto San Andreas soil for the first time, a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursed through him. He was starting anew in a city that held endless possibilities, but also unknown challenges.

With a mix of hope and trepidation, leaving behind the dark alleys and concrete jungles of New York, he set his sights on the sprawling metropolis of Los Santos. The city's reputation for glamour, wealth, and opportunity stood in stark contrast to his own experiences, but he knew that beneath the shiny veneer lay a world of crime and intrigue that he was all too familiar with.

Upon arriving in Los Santos, Rakeem felt a mixture of awe and uncertainty. The city's vibrant nightlife, palm-lined streets, and luxurious neighborhoods were a far cry from the grim reality he had left behind in New York. However, he quickly learned that crime was woven into the very fabric of this new city as well. Gangs, heists, and illegal activities were just as prevalent – if not more so – in Los Santos.

Rakeem's experience from New York gave him a foot in the door, and he soon found himself associating with a man named Ming Khems. He welcomed him with open arms, impressed by his reputation as an East Coast enforcer. Rakeem's skills, honed through years of survival, quickly earned him respect from his new friend.

## Quotes

* "I'm a Rascals, and Rascals is me"
* "The only thing that can stop me, is me"
* "You pray to your god, i pray to my strapz"
* "We finna make the whole street bleed blue"
* "There's only one rule in this jungle when the lion's hungry, he eats!" (Taken from the movie "The Gentlemen")
* "You're not a gang member, you a tourist" (Taken from song "King's Dead" by Kendrick Lamar)
* "Orang Kaya Mati, Orang Miskin Mati, All opps juga mati"
* "Where the hoes at?"
* "I can't keep my dick in my pants!"
* "Ayo bunuh Justin"
* "Fuck them DieRu's they goin to hell with me"

## Trivia

* The name Rakeem was choosen after famous rapper Rakim because his father was a big fan of him.
* He had risp condition, so he can't spell the letter "R" in a proper way.
* His father died because of police brutality, making Keem hated the police especially white police.
* His mother died because of Drug Addiction, Keem hated drugs initially but it changed after Keem joined the street life.
* Had one younger sister named Iveanne, she initially rocking the street life until Keem forced her to leave this kind of life.
* Keem hated Bloods/Piru's affiliated gang because of his background when he was in New York.
* He can't drive a motorcycle.
* His favorite food is Fried Chicken and Fried Rice.
* He's an avid anime enjoyer, his favorite Anime was Naruto.
* Has fear of heights, because Ming dropped him when he took him to parachute.
* Has fear of Sniper, happened after he was on the run from the S.W.A.T and he got shot by a Sniper Rifle.