“3Hunna” is a colloquial way of saying “300,” an alias widely used by members of the Black Disciples. Rather than explicitly claiming “Black Disciple,” many members simply state that they are “300.” The nickname traces back to one of the gang’s oldest symbols—the “trey,” a hand sign displaying three outstretched fingers. Because the trey resembles the Roman numeral “III,” long‑time members began referring to themselves collectively as “300,” and the label spread across Chicago’s South Side.
Meaning and Usage
- “3Hunna,” “300,” and “Three Hunna” are interchangeable slang terms.
- The phrase regularly appears in graffiti, tattoos, and social‑media hashtags #300, #3Hunna.
- Within gang culture, saying “I’m three hunna” strongly signals affiliation with the Black Disciples and their allied sets, especially those tied to O-Block.
Origin of the Term “300”
The expression took root in street vernacular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it matured alongside the rise of Chicago drill music in the 2010s. Older BD members credit the trey hand sign and its visual resemblance to “III” as the immediate source. Others note that “300” also carried a deeper meaning of loyalty—being “all in,” or “keeping it 100,” three times over.
Popularization Through Drill Music
Most outsiders first encountered “300” through the music of Chief Keef|, a flagship drill artist and Black Disciple from Parkway Gardens better known as O’Block. On his breakout 2012 mixtape Back from the Dead, Keef released the track “3Hunna,” produced by Young Chop. In the song he raps:“GBE, O-Block—bang bang—n**a, I’m three hunna, bang!”
The record, along with Keef’s viral singles “I Don’t Like” and “Love Sosa,” cemented “3Hunna” in mainstream hip‑hop vocabulary. Subsequent drill artists—such as Lil Durk, Lil Reese, and the late Fredo Santana—further reinforced the term in mixtapes, interviews, and social media, making “300” synonymous with Chicago’s Black Disciples on a global scale.
Cultural Impact
- Music and Media: “3Hunna” is now a staple reference in drill lyrics, rap interviews, and documentaries covering Chicago street life.
- Merchandise: Clothing lines associated with GBE and other BD‑connected labels often print “300” or “3Hunna” on hoodies, caps, and jewelry, spreading the brand beyond Illinois.
- Law Enforcement Awareness: Because “300” so openly signals BD ties, the term frequently appears in police briefings and court documents related to gang investigations.
Although “3Hunna” began as an internal identifier, Chief Keef’s music propelled it into popular culture. Today, the phrase functions both as a badge of allegiance within the Black Disciples and as a widely recognized symbol of Chicago’s drill movement.