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C.R.E.A.M.

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Definition:

C.R.E.A.M.(n) - C.R.E.A.M. stands for Cash Rules Everything Around Me.
The acronym made popular by the Wu-Tang clan is used to describe money. Ever since the Wu-Tang commenced their rap reign in the early 90's, CREAM has become the universal hip-hop word for money.

Pronunciation: kreem
Also Known As:
  • dough
  • dead presidents
  • bread
  • guac
  • cheese
  • paper
  • stacks
Examples:

"Cash Rules Everything Around Me, CREAM Get the money! Dollar, dollar bill y'all" - (Method Man, "C.R.E.A.M.")

"You can ride for you team and die with the marines For tryin' to intervene, while I'm tryin' to get this CREAM" - (Trife Da God of Theodore Unit, "Pass The Mic")

"N****s mad because I know that Cash Rules Everything Around Me, two glock nines, Any motherf**ker whispering about mines" - (Notorious B.I.G. "Who Shot Ya")

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