I'm not sure they do. Most asians I know love guns and have a solid work ethic.

This entire story is just another chapter of identity politics. If you did the analysis of any ethnicity in the bay area, they'd all be victims to black street crime. It's there thing, you know? Other people just get educated and get a job. But that's not a big part of the black culture, especially in Oakland.

Edit: The art and music represents a fascination and admiration for thug life.