Gangs of Golden Megalopolis

Every City has gangs, and Golden Megalopolis is no exception. Some are small organizations with some shady dealings, while others are vast factions warring over territory or respect. Regardless of the reason, they are always a constant thorn in the side of our heroes.

Back Alley Pirates
Led by: McShanty

Destitute Scholars
Members: Speak E-Z, D.J. Allah Ka Zam, 2BLACK, Cussonya, and 40 Ounce.

Arch-enemy: 'Street Sweepah, Black Pigeon'

Destitute Scholars was a black-o-centric rap group founded by the rapper Speak E-Z and D.J. Allah Ka Zam (not-so-secret identity of Allah Ka Zam, superhero magician and Presto Kadabra’s chief foil). They burst onto Golden Megalopolis’ hip hop scene years ago with the single “Goetz 

Da Fuck Out”, an attack on New York “subway vigilante” Bernie Goetz. Since then, their not-so-impressiv

e selling catalogue consists of the DJ Allah Kazamfollowing albums:

 Poor Education 



 Fear of a Broke Planet 

 The Low Income Theory 

''' Mind Over Money   Peace To The Mau-Mau Nation 

One-shot singles:

“Git Yo Learn On”

“Goetz Ta Jammin’” (Allah’s remix of “Goetz Da Fuck Out”)

“Egypt (The Mummy Was a Black Man)”

As of this writing, Destitute Scholars are on the eve of releasing their comeback album  Peolple’s Instinctive Travels To The Welfare Office . It’s also rumored that Allah Ka Zam is being sued by the producers of the Shaquille O’Neal flop  Kazamm  over possible copyright infringement.

Paintaloonies
The Paintaloonies are a band of self-described “art terrorists” founded and led by one Jose Luis Macarena, who dropped out of Ghettopolis Golden Megalopolis Community College (he signed up for a few art courses). This multi-racial organization derived their name from their “uniform” paint splattered pants ( or “pantalones”). They tread the line between jolly pranksters and gangbangers (albeit with semi-supervillain-like tendencies and motives). Nearly all of the graffiti in Golden Megalopolis is courtesy of this group. One of their most infamous “pranks” involved directing rush hour traffic into the city pond via cleverly painted murals.