Hard knocks
noun, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
Difficulties, pain, and/or struggles.
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“We grew up with a lot of hard knocks, now we're up!”
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“I'm from an era of hard knocks and quiet storms (Shh) Rap songs about crack rocks and firearms" - Joey Bada$$, 327.”
3
“I came from hard knocks I stack, bring more knots Gang tats and stovetops Act like you know us, you punk bitch" - ScHoolboy Q, 5200.”
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