Playing yourself
phrase, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
To be unknowingly working against yourself or your own interests and revealing your weakness.
Examples
“You think you're playing me but you're only playing yourself.”
“Bad attitude but it's cool because I stay to myself You dealing with it then you playing yourself" - Dizzy Wright, Who Want It.”
“I played the cards I got dealt, You play me, you playing yourself" - NAV, Cashing Out.”
“Knowledge wisdom understanding like King Solomon's wealth You're a player but only because you be playing yourself" - Jeru the Damaja, Ya Playin? Yaself.”
“This crank nigga stole a style and ain't take the tag off Playing yourself, you can't come with it, so you jack off" - Common, Real Nigga Quotes.”
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