Hip Hop Slang, Knowing What It's All About
Okay, now you may be a hip hop fan that is just not with it
enough. Or, you may be new to it. Or, you may even be a parent
trying to figure out what the hip hop slang is all about. Hey,
no problem! Let's talk about it here. If you are not sure what
the words you are hearing mean, take a minute to check them out.
We'll get you in touch with a few here, but know that there are
some awesome websites out there that can keep you together as
well. So, don't pretend to know what bling bling means get with
it and learn the hip hop slang!
So, what is it that you do not know? Perhaps you are not sure
what all the "izzle" words are standing for? This form of hip
hop was started by Frankie Smith but has been largely
popularized by Snoop Dog, a very popular hip hop artist in the
current time. These words are often just changed to add the
"izzle" onto them without changing their meaning.
As for bling bling, this term is used to mean something of high
worth. Usually it refers to expensive jewelry. Flashy, highly
valuable jewelry is very commonly considered part of the hip hop
culture. Bling bling can also be a term used for those who have
a lifestyle built on excess spending and accruing wealth. Having
bling bling isn't a bad thing!
Okay, so this is no where near all the information you need
about hip hop slang. So, what do you do to get what you need to
know? Translating songs or just knowing what the artists are
talking about on their videos can be somewhat hard when you
can't figure out the words. But, it isn't meant for everyone. If
you are determined to learn what hip hop slang means, check out
some of the pretty cool websites that talk about it. Some are
even in dictionary form to help you easily converse in hip hop
anytime you want to. So, get with it and learn your hip hop
slang!