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Hip-Hop Lingo

Updated: November 17, 2008

So you've got the cool gear and kicks (that's clothes and shoes), but does your lingo pair up with your steelo (spell check: steelo = style)?

Are you scratching your head?

Let's simplify-- do you have a hard time grasping some of the lyrics of your favorite rap artists? Or maybe you just have a hard time holding a conversation with your homeboy or homegirl. If you're nodding your head yes, then this hip-hop lingo quiz is for you.