Clain
Definition
In hip-hop and street slang, particularly West Coast gangsta rap, 'clain' (phonetic spelling of 'claim') is a verb meaning to publicly declare or boast one's gang affiliation, neighborhood, or crew loyalty. Commonly used in questions like 'What set you clain?' to probe someone's representation.
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“What set you clain', nigga? Bompton! - YG, 'Bicken Back Being Bool' (2014)”
“I clain the whole marathon, don't ask what block - Nipsey Hussle, 'Marathon' (2018)”
“Rollin' deep, what hood you clain'? We bang blue - Kendrick Lamar, 'm.A.A.d city' context (2012)”
“Pirus don't mix with C's, what you clain' today? - The Game, 'Westside Story' (2005)”
“Clain your gang or get sprayed, no fakin' - Boosie Badazz, various street tracks”
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