Relents
Definition
relents (v.): To ease up, give in, or back down from a hard stance, beef, or resolve under pressure. In hip-hop, describes a rapper yielding in a rivalry, dropping a grudge, or succumbing to temptation/desire after holding firm.
Used in lyrics
“'The DA relents, case dismissed, back to the block' – Pusha T, hypothetical freestyle on legal wins.”
“'She relents after the persuasion, legs spread wide open' – Lil Wayne, style in 'Lollipop' era bars.”
“' opps pressure heavy but the plug relents / Drops the work, now we straight, no pretense' – Meek Mill, Dreamchasers mixtape vibe.”
“'Heart cold, but love got her, she relents / Gives the pussy up, no more pretense' – Future, mask off type lyrics.”
“'Finally the judge relents, sentence cut short / Free my brother, back to the courts' – Nipsey Hussle, Victory Lap themes.”
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