OPP
"Opp" typically refers to a rival, hater, or someone on the other side. This is especially in street culture, music, and internet slang. It's often used to describe people you're beefing with, competing against, or don't trust.
Definition
"Opp" is slang for "opposition" or "enemy."
Origins
The shorthand originated in Chicago street and drill rap culture in the early 2010s. Rappers like Chief Keef, Lil Durk, and G Herbo helped popularize the term through lyrics that referenced conflict with rival gangs or enemies. From there, it spread through hip-hop culture, Twitter and TikTok and eventually took on a more casual use online, often used playfully or sarcastically.
Evolution
Early 2010s - Drill Rap Scene: Used to describe serious enemies or rival gang members in lyrics and street slang.
Mid-2010s - Hip-Hop Culture: Spread into mainstream rap and began to appear in broader urban vernacular.
Now - Internet & Casual Use: Used on social media, in memes, and by younger audiences to describe haters, exes, fake friends, or anyone seen as disloyal, sometimes jokingly.
Usage Examples
Talking about someone you're beefing with
"Don't trust him, he's an opp."
Calling out fake behavior
"She smiled in your face but talked behind your back? Straight opp behavior."
Using it playfully or sarcastically
"My alarm clock is the real opp."
While it originally had serious connotations, it's now often used more casually or humorously, especially in TikTok trends, meme culture, and everyday slang.