Jookin (originally named Gangsta Walking, often referred to as Buckin, or Choppin) is a street dance that originated in Memphis, Tennessee along side "Buck" music during the 1980s, some have speculated that the dance was originally created during the late 1970s. Jookin is commonly performed to crunk music due to the particular 'bounce' in the beat & the movement the dancers make to keep with it flowing. Though Jookin/Gangsta Walking has been around for many years, much of the dance is still exclusive to the city & surrounding areas.

Along with being a popular street dance, Jookin is often viewed as a form of self expression and relief from the hardships of living within the inner city. Jookin is a lifestyle within itself and is steering many of the youth away from street violence and focusing their energy into something positive and constructive. The dance can commonly be found in urban areas of Memphis like North Memphis, South Memphis, Orange Mound, Whitehaven, East Memphis , etc.