051 Young Money (051 YM) is a renegade set of the Mickey Cobras street gang based in Chicago, Illinois. The term "renegade" indicates that they operate independently, with no formal alliances to other Mickey Cobra subsets, and are actively hostile towards numerous MC factions, particularly the 44th Princeton (THF) set. Due to their renegade status, 051 YM has been involved in intense conflicts with multiple gangs, most notably the Black Disciples (BDs). Their name was inspired by the "Young Money Entertainment" record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. 051 YM is also commonly referred to as "Zeko World," "Fatz World," "Marc Gang," "Lance Land," and "Los City," honoring deceased members from their neighborhood.
This set became particularly infamous following the murder of popular drill rapper Leonard "L'A Capone" Anderson on September 26, 2013. L'A Capone, affiliated with the Black Disciples’ 600 set, was shot multiple times while exiting a recording studio and succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward. Three 051 Young Money members—Sakhee Hardy-Johnson, Michael Mays, and Meiko Buchanan—were later arrested and charged for their involvement in the shooting. Authorities stated that all three confessed to playing roles in the incident, marking a pivotal moment in the violent rivalry between 051 YM and the Black Disciples.
The ongoing feud between 051 Young Money and the Black Disciples has heavily influenced the Chicago drill music scene, with members from both factions openly disrespecting rivals through their lyrics. 051 Young Money members frequently chant "BDK" (Black Disciple Killer) and are seen "Cracking Treys," a sign intended to disrespect the Black Disciples. In response, Black Disciple rappers often retaliate lyrically by using terms such as "Die Y," openly disrespecting deceased 051 YM members. This lyrical antagonism is notably evident in RondoNumbaNine's song "Taliban."
Death of Lil Marc
The violent rivalry further escalated when rapper and prominent 051 YM member Lil Marc was murdered in March 2014. He was fatally shot multiple times at a bus stop shortly after releasing the music video for "Competition (Remix)," in which he boldly disrespected several deceased rivals from opposing gangs. Lil Marc's death highlighted the increasingly public and deadly nature of gang feuds within Chicago's music scene, underscoring how drill music and street violence often intersect tragically.
051 Young Money Nicknames
Chicago gangs commonly adopt neighborhood nicknames honoring their deceased affiliates. Some nicknames used by 051 YM include:
| Lance Land |
| Los City |
| Zeko World |
| Marc Gang |
| Fatz World |
Notable 051 Young Money Members
Many members of 051 Young Money have gained notoriety due to their involvement in the violent conflicts and the drill music culture. Several have lost their lives to gang-related violence, reinforcing the tragic cycle of retaliatory conflicts:
- Lil Marc (Rapper, deceased)
- Zeko (Isaiah Walker, deceased)
- Los (deceased)
- Taco (deceased)
- Rose (Chicago Rapper)
- Fatz (Antonio Davis, deceased)
- Boom (Chicago Rapper, deceased)
- Big A (deceased)
- Polo (deceased)
- Cornbread (deceased)
- T Streetz (deceased)
- Wank (deceased)
- 051 Melly (deceased)
The extensive list of deceased members underscores the violent reality faced by individuals involved in Chicago’s street gangs and highlights the city's ongoing challenges with gun violence and retaliation.