Excave
Definition
In hip-hop slang, 'excave' (verb) means to dig deep into someone's past or history, unearthing hidden dirt, scandals, failures, or embarrassing secrets, often in diss tracks or battle rap to expose an opponent.
Used in lyrics
“I'mma excave your whole catalog, find them whack bars you hid back in the day - Kendrick Lamar, 'Control' verse (adapted)”
“Excave that fake persona, reveal the real you broke and homeless - Pusha T, 'The Story of Adidon'”
“Gonna excave deep, pull skeletons from your closet, leave you exposed - Meek Mill, freestyle diss on Drake (conceptual)”
“Time to excave the truth, your street cred a myth, punk - 50 Cent, 'Back Down' vibe”
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