My name holds weight, I am never hesitant
Different state resident, this is hood elegance

from Common – Blue Sky Lyrics on Rap Genius

“Hood elegance” is Common’s Kanye West-esque ability to be both elegantly dressed and still rep the hood. Though for both Common and his fellow Chicago rapper Kanye, one wonders if they’re still reppin' the hood…

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