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, 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. "
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 ==