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If you’ve been on TikTok or Twitter, you might have seen the word “opp” and wondered what it meant. Opp is short for opposition and refers to someone you are in conflict with. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the word “opp,” including its slang meaning, origins, how to use it yourself, and any additional meanings associated with the term.
“Opp” is short for opposition or opponent and is another word for enemy. Originally an AAVE term associated with hip hop and gang culture, many rappers popularized the term, causing it to go viral. It is now a popular slang term on social media sites like TikTok, Twitter and Instagram.
Drill artist Chief Keef used “opp” in his 2011 song “John Madden”. Chief Keef is a rapper from Chicago, known for his popularization of Chicago drill, a subgenre of trap music. His song “John Madden” is the earliest known use of the abbreviation “opp”, saying: “We don’t mess with opps.” The song was uploaded to YouTube in October 2011 and has since reached over 16 million views.[3]
- Since Chief Keef is from Chicago, many believe that the slang term “opp” originated in the Chicago area, although this has not been confirmed.
- Chief Keef used the phrase again in his 2013 song “Citgo,” which currently has over 30 million views. Another rapper, Lil Reese, also included the word in his song “Us.”
Other rap artists popularized the term in 2016. By 2016, the Chicago drill had gone viral, and in turn, many popular rap artists incorporated “opp” into their own music, allowing the term to reach a larger audience. Some of these artists include Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert.[4]
Opp entered mainstream slang by 2018. In 2018, rappers like Cardi B and Young Thug tweeted using the word “opp.” Since then, the phrase has gone viral, and people have continued to use it on social networks such as Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.[5]
- The term may also have gone viral on TikTok in part due to K-pop star Jimin (of BTS), whose single “Set Me Free pt. 2″ contained the lyrics, “I never stop, fuck you all, finally free.”[6]
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