| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Larry Hoover |
| Founding location | Stateville Correctional Center, Crest Hill, Illinois, U.S. |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Territory | Nationwide |
| Ethnicity | Any (multiethnic) |
| Leader(s) | Larry Hoover |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, burglary, extortion, homicide |
| Allies | Various Crips factions |
| Rivals | People Nation |
The Folk Nation is an alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago, established in 1978.[1] The alliance has since spread throughout the United States, particularly the Midwest region of the United States.