772 is used in rap referring to the zip code and phone area code of parts of Florida in the U.S. In other words, 772 refers to Florida and is essentially an abbreviated way of saying Florida. It’s used in a lot of different contexts … Read more
Ops or opps in rap means “opposition”, used as a term for opposing gangs and gang members. It can more generally mean anyone that you might have beef with in the rap game. The general sense is of rivals, and this can mean a group … Read more
ASAP stands for “always strive and prosper” in rap. This is less of a general slang term used in rap and more specifically related to the Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky, whose name stands for “always strive and prosper”. Of course the term also more generally … Read more
MC stands for “master of ceremonies” in rap. This is a common title bestowed on events hosts and those who lead rituals or ceremonies in many contexts, which was borrowed by the rap community originally for the host of rap events who would lead the … Read more
A “Virgil” in rap refers to a unit of 50 of something, usually $50. This comes from the late Virgil Abloh, a fashion designer and entrepreneur who drew criticism during the 2020 BLM protests by posting a screenshot showing he had donated only $50 to … Read more
AP can mean a couple of different things in rap. It can simply refer to one’s “assistant producer” in the process of producing their music. On the other hand, it can be a term used to refer to Audemars Piguet, a brand of luxury watches … Read more
“Bars” in rap refers to lyrics in a rap song. Bars are literally measures of time in music, so “bars” in this context refers specifically to the lyrics and how well they flow. Often, then, in the context of rap, “bars” is used in the … Read more
“Slime” in rap is a slang term often used in place of “friend”. It’s often used between males and is roughly equivalent words like “homie” or “bro”. It can more generally just be used as a term meaning someone who is a very close friend … Read more
“Glizzy” is a slang word for “glock” in rap. It has been used for a long time by rappers and arose out of the -izzle form of cant used by rappers from the 1980s and popularized by Snoop Dogg. Its precise origins are unknown though … Read more
“Boa” when used in rap is generally a slang form of “boy”. This is used in many contexts, often as an exclamation or something you might call a friend. This slang term is fairly limited geographically and not the most commonly heard term. The term … Read more