Irish firefighter's organization based around 808 Bellevue Ave in Syracuse, NY. Members carry Sharpie markers and oval stickers to mark their territory
To completely change everything and transform into something or someone that is unrecognizable and less likable then who or what they were before. Referring to Kanye West's transformation from "Graduation" to "808's and Heartbreak" from a brilliant rap artist to an unoriginal auto-tuned sellout.
808 means more than a number and way more than one word; it's definition is extensive. 808 stands for family, friends, blood, crew, clique, love, home, authentic, having fun, minding your own business. 808 is REAL.
"I love my 808 family"
"I'm riding around in the Chevy listening to Lil Wayne, 808"