Illegal Graffiti: The Most Dangerous Sport

While bombing the wall along the 110 Freeway, at least 10 shots from a high caliber firearm shot in his direction as he threw himself into bushes. In the streets of Los Angeles, graffiti is not just an art form; it’s a daring act of rebellion. OOZE UNC (Under No Control) and other enigmatic artists are willing to risk it all in order to leave their mark on the city’s walls. Graffiti Subculture During the 1980s, the B-boy and hip-hop movement infiltrated youth culture in Los Angeles, birthing the graffiti scene. Buses became rolling canvases, adorned from front to back with vibrant artwork, while the streets echoed with the sounds of Beastie Boys tracks blaring from boomboxes. Teenagers decked out in oversized streetwear and scurried about, concealing their pens, paint markers, and cans as they scaled freeways, buildings, and cars to leave behind their artistic imprint. The convergence of hip-hop, skateboarding, and graffiti culture in 1980s Los Angeles laid the foundation for a vibrant and dynamic street art movement that continues to thrive and evolve today. Within graffiti culture, artists came up with unique art terms. “Tagging” refers to the signature of a graffiti artist, which is done quickly with...