Die 4 is a Chicago gang slang term symbolizing "Die 4 Corner Hustlers," a notorious People Nation gang originating from Chicago, Illinois. Rival gangs use the phrase "Die 4" to signify their hostility towards the Four Corner Hustlers. This term is akin to "Die 5" and "Die 6," used similarly by other rival groups. Members affiliated with the Die 4 slogan often employ the act of "cracking 4s" as a gesture against adversaries.
Cracking 4s
One of the distinctive hand signs of the 4 Corner Hustlers is the 4, represented by raising 4 fingers. Rivals of the 4CH retaliate by bending or cracking the 4, a gesture intended to disrespect and provoke 4CH members.