Proprets
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Proprets (phonetic/street variant of 'props', short for 'proper respect'): In hip-hop and street slang, recognition, credit, or respect given to someone for their skills, achievements, hustle, or contributions. Used to show appreciation without jealousy.
Used in lyrics
““Props mean respect / Mami in heat, that mean she horny” – Big L, 'Ebonics' (1997)”
““One two three it’s on / Give props to De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest” – Beastie Boys, 'Sure Shot' (1994)”
““Gimme the room number / Give props to the brother” – Jay-Z, 'D’Evils' (1996)”
““Props to my nigga Scarface for putting me on” – Geto Boys, 'Mind Playing Tricks on Me' remix contexts (1991)”
““Big props to the real hip-hop heads worldwide” – KRS-One, 'MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know' (1995)”
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