Rap Dictionary

Hip-hop slang, especially in Chicago drill rap, meaning to murder or kill someone, usually by gunfire. Short for 'open up' on an opponent, as in unloading a clip.

Hip-hop slang for an attractive woman or girlfriend, used as a sweet, playful term of endearment implying she's as delicious and irresistible as a honey-glazed pastry bun. Often carries flirtatious or sexual undertones.

An insulting and offensive term for a black or dark skinned person.

The clothes and jewelry you wear.

In hip-hop and street slang, 'bizlal' refers to a low-stakes, shady side hustle or quick scam in the drug trade or street economy—often a small-time flip or bait-and-switch deal to pocket fast cash without much risk. Derived from 'biz' (business) + phonetic urban twist on 'all' or 'lol' for the joke/scam aspect.

Bakht (noun): Borrowed from Persian/Urdu/Punjabi origins meaning 'luck' or 'fortune.' In hip-hop culture, particularly Punjabi trap, Desi hip-hop, and global street rap, 'bakht' refers to one's good fortune, fate in the hustle, come-up, or surviving street life despite odds. Often used to boast about lucky breaks or curse bad luck.

1. The rhythmic speed of music.

To dance.

Nickname for Toronto, Canada.

A term of endearment from one black man to another black man, similar to saying homie, broski, gang.

Nigger or Nigga.

Bilal: Influential neo-soul/R&B singer and songwriter Bilal Sayeed Oliver, iconic in hip-hop for soulful falsetto hooks, ad-libs, and collaborations with rappers like Common ('The Light'), Jay-Z ('Show You How'), Kanye West ('Never Let Me Down'), and Mos Def. Represents elevated, experimental vocal artistry in rap production.

Someone you're dating; a girlfriend or boyfriend.

A girlfriend or attractive woman.

1. To agree or acknowledge. 2. Alright or Okay.

IHT is a slang acronym commonly used in hip-hop, texting, and urban vernacular standing for 'I Hate That,' expressing disdain, annoyance, or strong disapproval toward a situation, person, or thing.

In hip-hop slang, a 'brainture' is a cerebral, mind-expanding verse, rhyme scheme, or concept that deeply stimulates intellectual thought and cultural awareness, blending 'brain' + 'culture' or 'nurture.' Often used in conscious rap to denote profound, brain-nourishing lyricism that fucks with listeners' perceptions.

1. To sell.

Lines of lyrics that eventually form a verse.

A good and close friend.

1. A line/sentence of lyric.

A luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota.

To whistle or yell unwanted sexual remarks at women passing by.

A stunning and attractive man.

A police or federal case.

To be meeting for the sale of drugs.

1. Chris Brown Entertainment. 2. Crime Boyz Entertainment, a rap group from Long Island, New York.

A young woman or girl.

?Tune? in Jamaican Patois.

1. A gun.

A man from the city who lives the city life.

Cigarettes.

A Cadillac. Caddy is slang for Cadillac.

The plural of CD meaning; Compact Discs. Similar to CDs: DVDs, Vinyls

To be attracted to and interested in chubby people.

Cash or money.

Converse Chuck Taylors.

The flow of money in and out of a business.

A cop, police, or law enforcer.

A very attractive person.

Man Crush Monday.

A girl.

A Mexican gangster.

Derogatory slur for people of Middle Eastern, Arab, Muslim, or Sikh descent who wear turbans, keffiyehs, or similar headwraps, mocking the appearance as a 'towel' on their head. Heavy racist vibe, often spat in street beef or anti-immigrant rants.

In hip-hop and rap culture, a 'distrack' (or diss track) is a song explicitly made to insult, humiliate, expose, or threaten a rival rapper, label, or enemy, often escalating beefs with brutal bars, personal shots, and boasts. It's a weaponized track meant to 'body' the opponent on wax.

Bliwn (pronounced 'blown'): Hip-hop/drill slang for having one's head shot or 'wig pushed back' by gunfire, resulting in death or severe injury. Phonetic spelling common in UK/US drill rap lyrics to evoke the explosive sound of a headshot. Often used hyperbolically for dominance or violence.

In hip-hop and street linguistics, a 'dreamscape' is a surreal, imaginative mental landscape or vivid dream-like realm, often invoked in lyrics to depict psychedelic trips, aspirations, hallucinations, or escapist fantasies amid gritty realities.

Slang or stylized phonetic spelling of 'photo,' originating from Spanglish and urban vernacular in hip-hop, referring to a photograph or picture, often capturing flexes, street moments, selfies, or evidence like mugshots.

Sabion (noun): In hip-hop and street slang, a cunning, street-smart hustler or smooth operator who uses wit, swagger, and quick thinking to scheme, charm, or dominate any situation, often evading trouble or stacking paper. Derived from phonetic blend of 'savant' and 'zion' (as in wise king), popularized in underground rap circles for a flashy yet calculated playa.

In South African hip-hop and township slang (often spelled 'izit' but pronounced 'izht'), an interjection used to seek confirmation or agreement, equivalent to 'is it?', 'right?', or 'yeah?'. Commonly tags statements for affirmation in street talk and rap.

Slang abbreviation for 'suburb' or 'suburbs.' In hip-hop culture, often used derogatorily to refer to middle-class, predominantly white neighborhoods outside urban areas, implying softness, inauthenticity, or disconnection from street life.

Rawr: Playful or aggressive onomatopoeic interjection mimicking a dinosaur or lion's roar, originating from internet meme slang ('rawr means I love you in dinosaur') but adopted in hip-hop and rap for flirtatious vibes, primal dominance, raw energy, or hype ad-libs. Conveys savage, untamed street beast mode with a cute or menacing twist.

Rahr (interj.): A hype ad-lib or onomatopoeic growl used in hip-hop, especially Brooklyn drill rap, to convey aggression, excitement, or mimic the ratchet sound of gunfire or a beastly roar. Popularized by Pop Smoke and the Woo movement.

Zhi (noun): Street and hip-hop slang variant spelling/phonetic pronunciation of 'zip,' referring to a small Ziploc bag containing one ounce (approximately 28 grams) of marijuana, cocaine, or other drugs. Commonly used in trap rap to boast about drug dealing quantities or possession.

Stylized hip-hop slang spelling of 'captain,' referring to the leader, boss, or head of a crew, gang, ship (metaphorically), or operation in street culture. Famously from 'Captain Save-a-Hoe': a sucker dude (simp) who swoops in to rescue thot hoes from drama or other n***az, usually just to pipe 'em down and smash.

In hip-hop culture, especially Latin trap, reggaeton, and Spanglish rap, 'miel' (from Spanish 'honey') is slang for an attractive, seductive woman or girlfriend, implying she's sweet, fine, and irresistible like honey.

Sunstroke (noun): A heat-induced medical condition from prolonged sun exposure causing fever, confusion, rapid pulse, and potential unconsciousness. In hip-hop and street vernacular, metaphorically used for being mentally or physically overwhelmed by intense 'heat'—like relentless street pressure, fame's glare, or summer grinds—leaving one dazed, 'cooked,' or disoriented like after a brutal block hustle.

In hip-hop, particularly French rap (rap francais), 'victime' (pronounced veek-teem) refers to a victim of street violence, betrayal, systemic oppression, or personal downfall. Often used mockingly for someone 'playing the victim' or as collateral in gang conflicts/drama. Borrowed directly from French.

Daryel (n): Hip-hop slang for a bold, reckless street hustler or rapper known for daring confrontations, loud boasts, and fearless energy in the cypher or on the block. Phonetic blend of 'dare' + 'yell,' evoking someone who aggressively calls out opps or hypes the crowd with unfiltered street bravado.

In hip-hop and urban slang, 'yelloy' (phonetic variant of 'yella' or 'yellow') is an adjective describing a light-skinned Black woman with a golden or yellowish complexion, often fetishized or complimented for her beauty, hair texture, and features in rap culture.