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The Ballas are a black/Afro-american street gang that are easily identifiable by their purple gang color. The color is thought to denote respect on the streets; but could also be a reference to the ancient Roman upper-class. They are involved in drug trafficking/manufacturing (especially the crack cocaine trade), gang-banging, gang warfare, murder, prostitution, gun running/arms dealing, street violence, protection, vandalism, and degeneracy. They can be found walking and driving around their territory - often seen smoking marijuana, drinking malt liquor, and talking in groups. Like the other gangs, the Ballas will often flash their gang hand-signs as a form of representation. They will sometimes buy drugs from drug dealers. They also mark their territory with graffiti; however, Balla graffiti can also be found all over the city - suggesting an attempt to expand their influence out of South Central Los Santos. Upon spotting a Grove Street, Vago, Azteca, Rifa, [[San Fierro Triads|San Fierro Triad]], or [[Mafia|Italian Mafia]] gang member (especially Grove) - they will often react with hostility - usually resulting in a street-fight or a fire-fight/shoot-out. If they spot Carl Johnson, they will usually question him on his gang-banging status (if the player chooses to respond positively) they will attack. The Ballas are always likely to attack the player after completing the mission Drive-By while wearing green clothing.

On the streets, the Ballas are either unarmed or carry the 9mm [[pistol]] or the [[micro-SMG]] sub-machine gun. In missions and the gang-war mini-game, they are more heavily armed with [[AK-47]] assault rifles, [[baseball bat]]'s, [[MP5]] sub-machine guns, [[Tec-9]] sub-machine guns, and [[Pump Action Shotgun]]'s. During the [[End of the Line|final mission]], the Ballas are also equipped with the [[M4]] assault rifle.