In 2008 people in general would say they keep it 100% meaning they were fully being real honest or truthful,when they weren't. Slate Stone, inspired by hip-hop declared to keep it 1000 to separate the real from the fake. Keep it one thousand. This term originated in West Texas on KSTQ Hot 104.3
"Nowadays everyone say they 100...but over here we keep it 1000.."
"..too many people falsifying, just keep it 1thou.."
"Stay 1000, and Loyalty & respect will come..
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Keep it real. No lies or being fake
Stop lying to me. Just keep it G.
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In the closet; hiding the fact that you're gay
"Bob was afraid he would get caught kissing
George, so they had to keep it on the downlow."
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A parting tagline inferring to maintain one's current level of 'coolness' or scenester status.
Hey, thanks for the drink man - I'll catch you later, keep it chill.
To maintain a level of respect for oneself and those around you,similar to how those of a "gangsta" background earn respect through their actions and by not disrespecting others of a similar background
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To be true to one self; To not be everything to everyone. Doing what you think is cool regardless of who else is doing it.
Hey, cool shirt bro, thx - just keepin' it gangsta'.
Hey, dope sneaks man, thx - just keepin' it gangsta'.
Yo, I like your style dude, Keep It Gangsta'!
Awesome, True,I likey, Niiice,Sick
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