Raider Nation
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Raider Nation is the official name for the fans of the National Football League (NFL)'s Las Vegas Raiders (formerly the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Raiders). Fan Jim Hudson coined the term in the 1990s when the Raiders returned to Oakland after a long hiatus in Los Angeles, thus becoming a team with a regional fanbase.[1]
The team's fans devotion is chronicled in Better to Reign in Hell, a book written by San Diego English professor Jim Miller[2] and Kelly Mayhew, who are Raiders fans.
Characteristics
The city of Oakland's working-class background and "underdog status" compared to its neighboring city of San Francisco is cited as the foundation of the Raider Nation and its image, as is the influence of "outlaws" such as owner Al Davis and players like Ted Hendricks, John Matuszak, Bob Brown, Ken Stabler, Jack Tatum, and Lyle Alzado in creating a bad boy image. The team's aggressive style of play during the 1970s and 1980s,[3] when the Raiders won their three Super Bowls, is also mentioned. This perception did not change when the Raiders moved to Los Angeles, but the move did diversify their fan base to include more Latinos and African Americans, and the Raiders would become increasingly associated with West Coast gangsta rap groups like N.W.A, Compton's Most Wanted and Cypress Hill during this period. Multiple heavy metal bands would also express their support for the team, including Metallica, Slayer, Testament, Machine Head, and Megadeth. This association would lead to the Raider Nation to grow a reputation as a gritty, intimidating notoriety amongst fans and celebrities alike; spreading across the country as fans express their longtime devotion to the team.
Members of Raider Nation take pride in their image, and many of the most devoted Raiders fans dress up in elaborate costumes on game day. Many of these costumes are intended to be intimidating and eccentric while also adhering to the Raiders' silver and black color scheme, and many fans also create alter egos for these characters as well. These fans are typically the ones that are most associated with the Raider Nation and The Black Hole. Actress and singer Naya Rivera was a notable fan; her brother Mychal played tight end for the team between 2013 and 2016. Rapper Ice Cube is one of the Raiders' best known fans, having been a vocal supporter since the 1980s He has written songs about the team and has appeared in many videos promoting the team.[4]
"The Autumn Wind", first released in 1974, has become the fight song of Raider Nation and can be heard aloud at every game.
Notable fans
- 50 Cent[5]
- Alexander De Leon[6]
- Anthony Kiedis[7]
- Axl Rose[8]
- B Real[9]
- Billie Joe Armstrong
- Blackie Lawless[10]
- Bray Wyatt[11]
- Bret Hart
- Carlos Santana
- Carson Daly
- Chino Moreno
- Chuck Billy[12]
- Dave Mustaine
- Dru Down
- Denzel Curry
- Eazy E
- Eddie Van Halen[13]
- Fieldy[14][15]
- Fred Durst[16]
- Gabriel Iglesias[17]
- George Lopez
- Tiny Lister
- Guy Fieri
- Hunter S. Thompson
- Ice Cube
- Ice T
- Ivan Moody[18]
- James Garner
- James Hetfield
- Jeff Hanneman
- Joe Satriani
- Josephine Skriver[6]
- Keak da Sneak
- Kerry King
- Lil Jon
- Lars Frederiksen
- MC Hammer
- MC Ren
- Mike Tyson
- Mac Dre
- Mick Thomson
- Michelle Williams[19]
- Richie Rich
- Naya Rivera
- Neal Schon[20]
- Robb Flynn
- Ronda Rousey[21]
- Sen Dog
- Spice 1
- Shannon Larkin[22]
- Shavo Odadjian[23]
- Snow Tha Product
- Steve Aoki[24]
- Tiger Woods
- Tom Hanks
- Vanessa Hudgens
- Too Short[25]
- Treach
- Terence Crawford
- Tyson Fury
- Tommy Shaw[26]
- Zoltan Bathory
- Yukmouth
- Jay Briscoe
See also
- 49er Faithful
- 12s
- Mob Squad
- Bills Mafia
- Steeler Nation
- Cheesehead
- Red Sox Nation
- Yankees Universe
- Cardinal Nation
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.San Francisco Bay Area Sports: Golden Gate Athletics, Recreation, and Community. Google Books: University of Arkansas Press. 2017. p. 313.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Callen, Kate. "Better to Reign in Hell Review".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mills, Roger. "Raider nation No matter how far-flung Raider fans are, they are trash and remain united by a fierce and belligerent loyalty".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Raider Nation: Behind the Makeup". ESPN. May 11, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."50 Cent's Nevada businesses sour". August 9, 2012.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hendricks, Jaclyn (February 11, 2022). "Model Josephine Skriver relives thrilling Raiders win as a superfan". Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis sporting Raiders gear at Super Bowl XLVIII". February 2, 2014.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Known Celebrity Raiders fans". Bleacher Report.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cypress Hill performs 'Insane in the Membrane' before Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Blackie Lawless interview - Sleazeroxx". January 15, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.""God speed my brother" - WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt sends heartfelt message to Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr". January 4, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Testament's Chuck Billy talks touring, musical memories, new Chief products". August 9, 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."RC on Twitter:Legends never die...RIP #Raidernation".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Fieldy repping the Oakland Raiders". November 21, 2006.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Nu Metal Instagram: Fieldy, Lajon Witherspoon, and Aaron Lewis".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Limp Bizkit at the OC Fairgrounds". March 13, 2019. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Social Media Day Photos 2012".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Five Finger Death Punch Singer Ivan Moody Shows Off Vegas Home - Rock Feed". YouTube.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Lil Jon, Michelle Williams highlight Raiders' Monday Night Football game entertainment".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Neal Schon performs national anthem prior to Raider Game". October 11, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Raider Nation's Rich and Famous". Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Interview with Godsmack's Shannon Larkin".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Shavo Odadjian performs with System Of A Down at 25th Annual KROQ ALMOST ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Steve Aoki, Bruce Buffer welcome Raiders fans to Allegiant Stadium". September 14, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Edwards, Levi. "Raider Nation Origin Stories: Oakland hip-hop legend Too $hort remains loyal to his childhood team".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Tommy Shaw performs before the Raiders take the field in Super Bowl XXXVII".
External links
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- Ice Cube Revisits L.A. Raiders Glory Days
- Origins of the Original Raider Nation Website as created by Jim Hudson
- Raider Nation: Behind the Makeup
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