Rap SlangGuide
What Does "Bars" Mean in Rap? (And What's a Hot 16?)
What does bars mean in rap? A bar is one measure of music, four beats long. It also means the lyrics. Plus hot 16s, MCs, 808s and the 4/4 grid.
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Real etymology for the words rap actually uses, with the context the slang dictionaries leave out.
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What Does "Slatt" Mean?
What does slatt mean in rap? It's a greeting and a show of loyalty popularized by Young Thug, recorded as an acronym of "slime love all the time."
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What Does "Slime" Mean in Rap?
What does slime mean in rap? It's a term of endearment for a close friend. XXL credits N.O.R.E. with bringing it to hip-hop; Young Thug took it global.
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