1017 (slang) Type: group, labels Pronunciation: /ten-seven-teen/ What does 1017 mean? 1. The number of the house Gucci Mane lived in. 2. Gucci Mane’s Record Label/Group. Similar to 1017: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, OTF, 4PF, GBE, YSL, OPM, YMCMB, CMG, YM, YNW, YFN, YRN, 1738, A$AP Example sentence: “Pooh Shiesty is signed to 1017.” 1017 […]
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300 Type: noun, slang, label Pronunciation: /three-hun-dred/ Also spelled or known as: 3Hunna, 3Hunnid What does 300 mean? 1. A set in the South Side of Englewood, Chicago who are black disciple gang members. 300 Synonyms: 3Hunna, 3Hunnid 2. A record label founded by Lyor Cohen, Roger Gold, Kevin Liles, and Todd Moscowitz. Example sentence: “He […]
4PF (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /fo-p-f/ What does 4PF mean and stand for? 4 Pockets Full. Similar to 4PF: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA, Freebandz Founded and coined by: Lil Baby Example sentence: “Tell Lil Baby to send me an 4PF chain.” 4PF […]
A&R (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-n-r/ Plural: A&R’s What does A&R mean? Artists and repertoire. Similar to A&R: Manager, Producer, DJ Example sentence: “I got these beats from my A&R at Foredise.” A&R in songs: “Before we had A&R‘s, we had AR’s too” – Jay-Z, Bam. “I got fame, my A&R’s a computer” – […]
Album (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /al-bum/ Plural: Albums What does Album mean? A collection of musical recordings. Album Synonyms: LP Similar to Album: Mixtape, Tape, Project Example sentence: “Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. is a great album. I have the CD.” Album in songs: “Okay, no problem, I’ll show up on everyone album, […]
AOB (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-o-b/ Also spelled or known as: A.O.B., A-O-B What does AOB mean and stand for? 1. All On yo Bitch, All On a Bitch, or All of a Bitch. 2. All Out Bosses Ent. AOB Synonyms: A.O.B. Example sentence: “He was mad AOB.” AOB in songs: “She works at […]
AWGE (group) Type: group, acronym, label Pronunciation: /aug/ or /AWGE/ Also spelled: A.W.G.E., A-W-G-E Related: A$AP What does AWGE mean and stand for? ASAP Worldwide Global Entertainment. Similar to AWGE: A$AP, TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, OTF, 4PF, GBE, YSL, OPM, YMCMB, CMG, YM, YNW, YFN, YRN Example sentence: “A$AP Rocky is very active with AWGE.“ […]
Bar (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /b-er/ Plural: Bars What does Bar mean? 1. A line in a rap song. Bar Synonyms: Line 2. Xanax. Bar Synonyms: Xan Example sentence: “The first bar was my favorite bar in the whole song.” Bar in songs: “And all you other cats throwin’ shots at Jigga, You only […]
Bars (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /b-ers/ Singular: Bar What does Bars mean? The plural of Bar meaning; lines of lyrics in a rap song. Bars Synonyms: Lines Example sentence: “Yooo my favorite rapper stay having bars.” Bars in songs: “I swore I wouldn’t tell, but most of y’all sharing bars” – Kendrick Lamar, King […]
BBK (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /B-B-K/ What does BBK mean and stand for? Boy Better know. Similar to BBK: QC, TDE, MMG, 4PF, OVO, YSL, OTF, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, YNW, YBN Example sentence: “BBK is based mainly in London.” Coined by: Skepta BBK in songs: “Nigga we ok, boy better know BBK, You want […]
BDB (group/label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /b-d-b/ Also known as: BDB Ent What does BDB mean and stand for? Billion Dollar Baby. Similar to BDB: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, 4PF, YNW, YBN, OFWGKTA Coined by: DaBaby Example sentence: “Stunna 4 Vegas is signed to BDB.” BDB in songs: […]
CBE (acronym) Type: noun, acronym, label Pronunciation: /c-t-f-u/ Also spelled: C.B.E., C-B-E What does CBE mean and stand for? 1. Chris Brown Entertainment. 2. Crime Boyz Entertainment, a rap group from Long Island, New York. Example sentence: “Chris Brown released music under CBE.” CBE in songs: “Shout out to CBE that money make em hate” […]
CMG (label/group) Type: group, acronym, labels Pronunciation: /c-m-g/ What does CMG mean and stand for? 1. Collective Music Group. 2. Cocaine Muzik Group. Similar to CMG: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, OTF, 4PF, GBE, YSL, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, YNW, YFN, YRN Coined by: Yo Gotti Example sentence: “CMG is a big label in Memphis.” CMG […]
Cypher (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /sigh-fur/ Also spelled: Cipher Also Known as: Hip-Hop Cypher, Rap Cypher, Freestyle Cypher Plural: Cyphers What does Cypher mean? A freestyle rap session which goes in a circle between rappers. Cypher Synonyms: Cipher Example sentence: “You killed that cypher lil bro.” Cypher in songs: “But I kept rhymin’ and […]
Diamond (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /die-mond/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond single, Diamond album, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Stadium music hits become diamond records.” Diamond in songs: “YRN […]
Diamond status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-stat-us/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Certified Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single, Went Diamond What does Diamond status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Diamond status Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: […]
Explicit (music) Type: adjective, slang Pronunciation: /x-pli-sit/ What does Explicit mean? Dirty and detailed; including sexual content or profanity. Explicit Synonyms: Naughty, Dirty, Uncut Example sentence: “Most of my favorite albums are explicit.” Explicit in songs: “Had to get explicit, had to make ’em listen” – Da$H, Fetti. “Hot sauce, pour it on all jams, […]
FBG (group/label) Type: group, label, acronym Pronunciation: /f-b-g/ Also spelled: F.B.G., F-B-G What does FBG mean and stand for? 1. Free Band Gang. Founded and coined by: Future 2. Fly Boy Gang. Similar to FBG: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, 4PF, YBN, OFWGKTA Example sentence: “Doe Boy […]
Feature (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /feet-chur/ Plural: Features Related: Feat. What does Feature mean? A rapper or musician who appears on a song but is not the song’s main artist. Feature Synonyms: Feat. Example sentence: “That song is so good it doesn’t need a feature.” Feature in songs: “Feature money out the safe, went […]
Freebandz (label) Type: label Pronunciation: /free-bands/ What does Freebandz mean? Future’s record label and collective. Similar to Freebandz: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA Founded and coined by: Future Example sentence: “Future founded the label Freebandz.” Freebandz in songs: “We fly to Cuba to fuck […]
Freestyle (music) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /free-st-aile/ Plural: Freestyles Related: Freestylin’, Freestyled, Freestyle Rap, Freestyle Rappin’ What does Freestyle mean? 1. Lyrics created off the top of your head. (noun) 2. To rap off the top of your head. (verb) Freestyle Synonyms: Freestyle Rap Example sentence: “Let’s freestyle in my car.” Freestyle in songs: […]
GBE (label) Type: label, acronym, group Pronunciation: /g-b-e/ Also spelled or known as: G.B.E. What does GBE mean and stand for? Glory Boyz Entertainment. Similar to GBE: TDE, MMG, QC, 4PF, OVO, YSL, OTF, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA, NLE Coined by: Chief Keef Example sentence: “GBE was founded in Chicago […]
Gold (certification) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /go-old/ Also known as: Gold selling, Gold status, Gold single, Gold album, Certified gold What does Gold mean? 500 thousand (500,000) copies of a single or an album sold. Other music certifications: Platinum, Multi-Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “Wow that song went gold so fast.” Gold in songs: “I’m on […]
Gold status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /goold-stat-us/ Also known as: Gold selling, Certified Gold, Gold album, Gold single, Went Gold What does Gold status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 500 thousand units sold total. Gold status Synonyms: Gold, Gold album, Gold single Other music certifications: Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: […]
Label (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /layb-el/ Plural: Labels What does Label mean? A record label. Label Synonyms: Record label Example sentence: “I’m turning the album in to the label today.” Label in songs: “Shoutout my label, that’s me” – Lil Baby, Freestyle. “Started a label, the album is comin’ September, Just wait on it” – […]
MC (acronym) Type: noun, prefix, acronym Pronunciation: /m-c/ Also known as: Emcee Plural: MCs What does MC mean and stand for? 1. Master of Ceremonies. 2. Mic Controller. MC Synonyms: Rapper, Hip-Hopper Similar to MC: DJ, Lil Origin: MC originated in New York during the ’70s to distinguish the person in control of the microphone […]
Mic (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /m-ike/ What does Mic mean? 1. Microphone. Mic is short for Microphone. (noun) Mic Synonyms: Recorder 2. A penis. (slang) Mic Synonyms: Jock, Penis, Dick, Cock Example sentence: “Let my boy on stage, he gonna bless the mic.” Mic in songs: “I can pull a million girls from a […]
MMG (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /M-M-G/ What does MMG mean and stand for? Maybach Music Group. Similar: TDE, 4PF, QC, OVO, GBE Coined by: Rick Ross Example sentence: “Wale is signed to MMG.” MMG in songs: “Shoutout to MMG, cause we the hottest nigga” – Rick Ross, Drug Dealers Dream. “Me and Folarin MMG […]
Multi-Platinum (certification) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /mall-ty-pla-t-num/ Also spelled: Multi Platinum, Multi Platinium, Multi-Platinium Also known as: Multi-Platinum selling, Multi-Platinum status, Multi-Platinum single, Multi-Platinum album, Certified Multi-Platinum Related: Plat’, Platinum What does Multi-Platinum mean? 2 million plus (2,000,000+) copies of a single or an album sold. Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “The […]
NLE (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /n-l-e/ Also spelled or known as: N.L.E. What does NLE mean and stand for? No Love Entertainment. Similar to NLE: TDE, MMG, QC, 4PF, OVO, YSL, OTF, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA, GBE Coined by: NLE Choppa Example sentence: “Jiggin’ by NLE Choppa is fire.” […]
No. 1 (certification) Type: noun, slang, abbreviation Pronunciation: /num-ba-one/ Also spelled: Number one, No 1, Number 1 What does No. 1 mean? A number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart or a number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. Example sentence: “Drake has had so many No. 1 songs” No. 1 in […]
Number one (certification) Type: noun Pronunciation: /num-ba-one/ Also spelled: No. 1, No 1, Number 1 What does Number 1 mean? A number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart or a number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. Example sentence: “Let’s drop a number one record.” Number one in songs: “I hit number […]
OPM (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /o-p-m/ Also known as: O.P.M. What does OPM mean and stand for? Other People’s Money. Similar to OPM: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, 4PF, YNW, YFN, A$AP, YM Coined by: Dom Kennedy Example sentence: “Like Dom K says OPM till it’s over.” OPM in songs: “Westside OPM, […]
OTF (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /o-t-f/ What does OTF mean and stand for? Only the Family. Similar to OTF: 4PF, GBE, YSL, TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, OPM, CMG, YM, YNW, YFN, YRN, A$AP Coined by: Lil Durk Example sentence: “OTF and GBE are both Chicago colletives.” OTF in songs: “OTF my niggas they invented […]
OVO (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /o-v-o/ Related: The 6 What does OVO mean and stand for? Octobers Very Own. Similar to OVO: YMCMB, A$AP, YSL, OTF, TDE, MMG, QC, 4PF, YM, YNW, YBN, YFN, YSL Coined by: Drake & Oliver El Khatib. Example sentence: “We’re going to OVO fest to watch Drake perform.” OVO […]
Plat’ (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /pl-at/ Related: Platinum, Multi-Platinum What does Plat’ mean? Platinum. Plat’ is short for Platinum. Plat’ Synonyms: Platinum Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “The Box by Roddy Ricch went plat’ fast” Plat’ in songs: “Is that plat, well niggas doing platinum again” – J. Cole, Forbidden Fruit. […]
Platinum (certification) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /pl-at-e-num/ Also spelled: Platinium Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Platinum album, Certified Platinum Related: Plat’, Multi-Platinum What does Platinum mean? 1 million (1m/1,000,000) copies of a single or albums sold. Platinum Synonyms: Plat’ Other music certifications: Gold, Multi-Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “Hits become platinum records.” […]
QC (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /Q-C/ What does QC mean and stand for? Quality Control. Similar to QC: TDE, MMG, 4PF, OVO, YSL, OTF, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, YNW, YBN Example sentence: “Migos are signed to QC.” QC in songs: “QC the label, Migo the gang” – Quavo, Cross the Country. “That’s Yung Miami and […]
R&B (acronym) Type: noun, music, acronym Pronunciation: /r-n-b/ Also spelled: RnB What does R&B mean? Rhythm and Blues. R&B Synonyms: Rap, Hip-Hop, Manager, Producer, DJ Coined by: Jerry Wexler Origin: R&B started in the late 1940s as a term to describe African American popular music. “Rhythm & Blues” was coined by Jerry Wexler in 1947, […]
Ruthless (slang) Type: noun, adjective, slang Pronunciation: /root-less/ What does Ruthless mean? 1. To have or show no pity. 2. Ruthless Records. Founded by: Eric “Eazy-E” Wright and Jerry Helle Ruthless Synonyms: Cruel, Merciless Example sentence: “She said “baby why are you acting ruthless“.” Ruthless in songs: “Cah lil’ bro went and dun him so […]
Single (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /sin-gul/ Plural: Singles What does Single mean? A musical recording; 1 song. Single Synonyms: EP Example sentence: “The single came out two weeks before the album.” Single in songs: “I’m still the highest sellin’ female rapper, for the record Man, this a 65 million single sold” – Nicki Minaj, Truffle […]
SOD (label/group) Type: label, group, acronym Pronunciation: /s-o-d/ Also spelled or known as: S-O-D, S.O.D. Related: SODMG What does SOD mean and stand for? Stacks On Deck. Similar to SOD: SODMG, TDE, MMG, QC, YFNBC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, 4PF, BDB, OFWGKTA, YNW, YBN, YFN, YM Coined by: Soulja Boy Example sentence: […]
SODMG (label/group) Type: label, group, acronym Pronunciation: /s-o-d-m-g/ Also spelled or known as: S.O.D.M.G., S-O-D-M-G Related: SOD What does SODMG mean and stand for? Stacks On Deck Money Gang. Similar to SODMG: SOD, TDE, MMG, QC, YFNBC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, 4PF, BDB, OFWGKTA, YNW, YBN, YFN, YM Coined by: Soulja Boy […]
TDE (label) Type: label, acronym Pronunciation: /t-d-e/ Also spelled or known as: T.D.E. What does TDE mean and stand for? Top Dawg Entertainment. Similar to TDE: 4PF, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA, NLE Founded and coined by: Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith Example sentence: “Jay Rock […]
XO (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /x-oh/ Also spelled: X.O. Related: XOXO What does XO mean and stand for? 1. Hugs and kisses. XO Synonyms: XOXO 2. Ecstasy and Oxycodone. 3. The Weeknd’s Label XO. Similar to XO: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA, Freebandz, […]
YM (label/group) Type: label, group, acronym Pronunciation: /y-m/ Related: YMCMB What does YM mean and stand for? Young Money. Similar to YM: TDE, MMG, QC, YFNBC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, 4PF, BDB, OFWGKTA, YNW, YBN, YFN, SOD, SODMG Coined by: Lil Wayne. Example sentence: “YM ran the 2000s.” YM in songs: “YM, […]
YMCMB (label/group) Type: label, group, acronym Pronunciation: /y-m-c-m-b/ Related: YM What does YMCMB mean and stand for? Young Money Cash Money Billionaires. Similar to YMCMB: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, 4PF, A$AP, YM, YNW, YBN, OFWGKTA Coined by: Lil Wayne & Birdman. Example sentence: “YMCMB years was an era.” YMCMB in songs: […]
YRN (group) Type: group, acronym, label Pronunciation: /y-r-n/ Also spelled: Y.R.N. What does YRN mean and stand for? 1. Yung Rich Nation. 2. Young Rich Nigga. Similar to YRN: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, YSL, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, 4PF, BDB, YBN, OFWGKTA, YNW Coined by: Migos Example sentence: “Migos are the leaders of […]
YSL (label) Type: noun, label, acronym Pronunciation: /y-s-l/ What does YSL mean and stand for? 1. Young Stoner Life. Similar to YSL: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, 4PF, OTF, GBE, OPM, YMCMB, A$AP, YM, BDB, YNW, FBG, YBN, OFWGKTA 2. Yves Saint Laurent. Similar to YSL: Gucci Founded and coined by: Young Thug Example sentence: “I […]