In the limelight

adjective, slang, phrase

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

To be the focus of attention.

Examples

1

??I don't really like being in the limelight, i enjoy being behind the scenes.?

2

Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight" - The Notorious B.I.G., Juicy.

3

Now that I'm in the limelight, They hit me all the time like, Logic, you never call me!" - Logic, Man of the Year.

4

Liquor in a limelight, look her in the limelight" - Noname, Yesterday.

5

I can put you I can put you in the limelight" - Kirko Bang, Girls & Guitars.

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