I've been following this "game" since I first learned about it a couple of weeks ago. While it may be most popular in lower income urban communities, it's quickly spreading and is being practiced all over, including suburban shopping malls, etc. Staying out of he "hood" isn't going to protect you. Staying in small groups and maintaining situational awareness to ALL youth, not just those of one race or socio-economic background will.
Think of baggy/sagging pants. This may have started in urban communities, but it became prevalent in high-income communities as well.
The problem is with the youth, ALL youth, being taught in their schools and subcultures that they are oppressed by old values and standards and that they need not fear any consequences for their actions.

