Street
tooka
What does tooka mean?
Name of a slain BD kid that drill rappers from the rival GD set weaponised — saying 'Tooka' (or smoking 'Tooka pack') is shorthand for disrespecting the dead and bragging on the killing. Mention of the name on a track is enough to start a real-world fight.
"Soon as he said the name Tooka the comments section caught fire."
Origin
Shondale 'Tooka' Gregory, a 15-year-old Black Disciple shot dead at a 63rd Street bus stop in January 2011. The murder was blamed on GDs from STL/EBT and the name has been a drill flashpoint ever since.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Tooka?
Tooka refers to a slain BD (Black Disciples) teen whose name became a drill war cry.
How is Tooka used in drill music?
His name is invoked as a taunt or battle cry in drill lyrics referencing that gang conflict.
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