1600 / 600
(1600EBK / 600 BloccBaby Crips)
Category: Ohio Criminal Gangs • Date: 10/14/2025
Overview
1600EBK, also known as 600 BloccBaby Crips, emerged from the Wedgewood neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, around 2019 to early 2020. The group formed as an offshoot of BL-800, a gang that had established a stronghold in the area. BL-800, initially known as "Bantu Life 800," was involved in various criminal activities, including theft and violent crimes. The gang's influence extended across the west side of Columbus, particularly within the Wedgewood and South Park Apartments areas
Background
1600EBK was founded between 2019 and early 2020 by DD (Damari) as an offshoot of BL-800 in the Wedgewood neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The group initially brought together members from multiple Crip factions, including the Rolling 60's Crips and BackSt Crips, creating a coalition to strengthen influence and territorial control in Wedgewood and surrounding areas.
The organization gained significant attention in late 2021–2022 after the shooting and death of Damari, which became a pivotal moment in its history. His death galvanized members and reinforced a sense of unity and loyalty within the group. Since then, 1600EBK has focused on consolidating its presence in Ohio while forming strategic connections with other street organizations in the Midwest.
In Chicago, affiliated sets go by the names 16Gang, 1600, and Forever16, and are based in the Parkway Gardens complex (OBlock).
As of 2025, 1600EBK continues to maintain a presence in various neighborhoods and cities. The group's expansion into the Midwest and connections with other sets indicate a strategic approach to increasing their influence. Despite law enforcement efforts to dismantle their operations, 1600EBK remains a formidable presence in the region.
In response to the group's activities, the Columbus Division of Police initiated a crackdown on gang-related crime in the Wedgewood and Westside areas. This effort led to the arrest of 8, 1600 gang members, with 3 already convicted
Investigation / Details
1600EBK has long been under scrutiny by law enforcement in Columbus, Ohio, due to its involvement in shootings, assaults, and drug trafficking. The group’s influence extends beyond Wedgewood, with ties to affiliated sets in other cities, and its ongoing territorial disputes with rival gangs have kept police attention focused on their activities.
Known / Likely Opps of 1600EBK:
- 400 - Small set founded in Chillicothe
- The 5s - Bloods under the 5Point star
- 7th St - Wannabe gang members created in Portsmouth
- Easthaven Bloods
- Livingston & Lonsdale Bloods
- Non-EBK Crip Factions
Basic Informational Breakdown:
- Founded: 2019–2020 by DD (Damari)
- Primary Territory: Wedgewood Village Apartments Columbus, OH
- Expansion: Cleveland, Portsmouth, Dayton, Chicago.
- Known Activities: Theft, Shootings and Homicides, aggravated assaults and beatings, Gang recruitment and initiation activities.
- Law Enforcement Attention: The group has been targeted by Columbus police, with numerous arrests of members of 1600 and members linked to their BL-800 roots. Crackdowns have focused on reducing gang violence in Wedgewood and surrounding neighborhoods, leading to convictions of multiple members for violent crimes.