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Who are ops?
Ops are enemies or rivals. When a rapper talks about "ops," they mean people from rival groups, other competing gangs, or any personal foes. The term is part of the lyrics as it creates a "us versus them" narrative and emphasizes the street credibility of the artist.
Origin and Cultural Context
The word comes from American street culture, specifically from environments where street gangs (gangsters) operate. It is a shortening of "opposition", meaning "opposition" or "adversary." In street slang, it has been shortened to "opp" or "opps" in the plural.
Rap, especially its subgenres like drill and trap, is closely tied to street life. Musicians often share their experiences, surroundings, and conflicts. That’s why the term "ops" has migrated from the streets into songs, becoming an inseparable part of their lyrics.
Examples of Usage:
- "My ops hate me."
- "New weapons for the ops, so no one doubts."
- "This area belongs to us, there’s no room for ops here."
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