Upon spotting a Grove Street, Vago, or Azteca gang member (especially Grove) - they will often react with hostility - usually resulting in a street-fight or a fire-fight/shoot-out. They also mark their territory with graffiti however, Balla graffiti can also be found all over the city - suggesting an attempt to expand their influence out of South Central Los Santos. They will sometimes buy drugs from drug dealers. Like the other gangs, the Ballas will often flash their gang hand-signs as a form of representation. They can be found walking and driving around their territory - often seen smoking marijuana, drinking malt liquor and talking in groups. They are involved in drug trafficking/manufacturing (especially the crack cocaine trade), gang-banging, gang warfare, murder, prostitution, gun running/arms dealing, street violence, protection, vandalism, and degeneracy. The color is thought to denote respect on the streets but could also be a reference to the ancient Roman upper-class. The Ballas are a black/Afro-american street gang that are easily identifiable by their purple gang color. The Ballas also establish underground ties for drug supplies with Grove Street OG Big Smoke before CJ's return - a secret relationship which is initially unknown to Sweet, CJ and the Grove Street Families.

However, Sweet was not home and his mother was hit instead. The Ballas used a Green Sabre vehicle to hit the Johnson House with the intent to kill Sweet (leader of the Grove Street Families). The Ballas were responsible for the death of Beverly Johnson (mother of Sweet and Carl Johnson) in 1992 just before CJ's return. However, it is likely due to territorial reasons due to the close proximity of territories. The reasons or date of their rivalry with the Varrios Los Aztecas and Los Santos VagOs is unknown. Specifically when the gang war started is unknown, but the rivalry between the two gangs was in full swing as early as 1987. However, they have been around since the 1970's. They have maintained a traditional, intense and bloody rival with the Grove Street Families. Information regarding the founding of the Ballas or the date in which they were formed is unknown. The Ballas territory in GTA V is the entire neighborhood of Davis. They draw significant police presence, and driving through their territory is a good way to distract police following you and escape a wanted level. In GTA V, they dress the same as they did in GTA San Andreas, but only attack the player if they have been taunted or if one shoots a gun in their territory.

During the beginning, the Ballas are the most powerful and influential street gang in Los Santos. In GTA San Andreas, they act as the primary and first antagonistic group during the early game. The Ballas are a Los Santos based street gang that appears in Grand Theft auto San Andreas and Grand Theft auto V.

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