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Similar to fufu it means fake or can describe anything bad.

Rap Example

Vic Mensa in “Feel That”:

Them niggas fubu they fugazi lean got me lazy

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Yo B, welcome to the dictionary – 312 style! Feel free to join the fe fe and add new words to this Chicago list on the reggo.

Let our squad know if we’re tweakin on a foo foo definition or just bop around for a bit!

Tell your thotties and keep it 3hunna!

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312 is downtown Chicago’s area code – and also a delicious hometown ale!

Rap Example

Kanye West in “New God Flow”:

What has the world come to, I’m from the 312
Where cops don’t come through and dreams don’t come true

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A goofy is a lame or dumb person, but is commonly used in a playful term to close friends or those of the opposite sex

Normal Example:

You are such a goofy!

Rap Example:

Chance The Rapper in “Brain Cells”:

You niggas goofies, it’s a conflict that is kinda crucial

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SaveMoney is a Chicago rap crew made up of Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Joey Purp, Kami de Chukwu, Tokyo Shawn, Brian Fresco, Dally Auston, Caleb James, Vic Spencer and more.

Note: This may also be called the “SaveMoney Militia”.

SaveMoney like a new religion in the city

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Shits = drugs/weed. Its most common usage is in “off the shits”

Rap Example

Chief Keef in “Hate Bein Sober”:

All these bitches off the shits walk around like some zombies

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A steamer is a nice car – often referring to one that has been stolen

Brian Fresco has a song called “Steamer” featuring fellow SaveMoney members Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kami de Chukwu and Tokyo Shawn

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Another word for a group, team or crew – the squad is the people you chill with.

Rap Example

Chief Keef in “Squad I Trust”:

I swear I'mma keep it real, tell you how I feel
Only squad I trust, for the squad I bust

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