Giving props

noun, verb, slang

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

To be giving credit, showing respect or regards.

Examples

1

I was back to giving props again, and that was bothering 'Bout as uncomfortable as a Untouchable touching you" - Lupe Fiasco, Hurt Me Soul.

2

Try coming up with something that you're doing wrong Instead of giving props dapping me and moving on" - G-Eazy, Change The Station.

3

A funky dribbler ball handler rough for a verangular Giving props there you want cocks and I'm slamming them" - Heavy D, Jam Session.

4

Don't get it twisted yo, I never really favored you And I was raised by my niggas from the Flavor U So fuck giving props where they ain't due Fuck you and that nigga Who wrote the rhyme for you too" - Queen Latifah. Name Callin'.

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Synonyms

Paying homage
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