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Who are the opies?
Opie <TAG1> are enemies or competitors. When a rapper talks about «at half», he means people from enemy groups, other rival gangs, or any personal enemies. The term is part of the lyric because it creates a narrative «we are against them» and emphasizes the street authority of the performer.
Origin and cultural context
The word comes from American street culture, in particular, from the environment where street groups (gangsters) operate. It is short for «opposition», what does «opposition» or «opponent» mean. In street language, it was shortened to «opp» or «opps» in the plural.
Rap, especially its subgenres like drill and trap, is closely related to street life. Musicians often talk about their experiences, surroundings and conflicts. That is why the term «op» migrated from the streets to songs, becoming an integral part of their lyrics.
Examples of use:
- «My opi hate me."
- «New weapons for the hops so no one doubts."
- «This area belongs to us, there is no room for noon."
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