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Keepin' it real 

A state of being. To Keep it Real is a transcendent quality that speaks to an essential truth devoid of stereotype, generalization and outside influence. To Keep it real is to be honest with others and is inclusive to those who practice it. Keepin' it real is the act of being "true" or "real" in all senses of the word. Not fake.
Danny asks "How you doin'?"

Frank, being true to his word, says "Keepin' it real. How are you doin'?"

Danny says "The same."
Keepin' it real by KIR to the max December 27, 2011

keepin' it kosher 

Living in and with integrity.

In relationships--making sure there is honesty and respect, one's rights and boundaries are being respected

In situations--making sure there is adherence to higher truth, and peace
Friend: "Hey girl, what's going on with your love life?"
Girl: " I'm minding my business, being in a relationship with myself, and keepin' it kosher."
keepin' it kosher by ronara December 4, 2019

Keepin' it real 

(verb) the involuntary act of living a day to day struggle to survive. Living life with an eye toward survival with no pretention. Promoting or adopting a realist view toward day to day interactions with others.

See also Keepin it Gangsta, Bein real, real.
...Keepin it real packing steel, getting high, cuz life's a bitch and then you die.
--Nas "Life's a Bitch"
Keepin' it real by El Nacote December 6, 2004

Keepin' it classy 

When you avoid harmful substances, provocative activity, and inappropriate dress. This is exceedingly rare among teenagers, so when you find someone "keepin' it classy" congratulate them, because they can have fun without snooping to a trashy level. These people are "too school for cool" and just all around awesome people who have the most fun at parties, cause they're not worried about legal issues.
1. Emily is most certainly NOT keepin' it classy with her short skirt, alchohol consumption, and flirtatious dancing.
2. Nick is keepin' it classy with his tuxedo, ginger ale in hand, and purity ring.

keepin it ten benjamins 

Keepin' It Riel 

A rebel gangster way of living similar to that of Canadian Louis Riel. An expression of living only for instant fun. Drinking alcohol and having sex are the main hobbies. Receiving welfare while being a criminal gangstar is "Riel". Time in the slammer or being executed for rebelling is very "Riel"
Cam: Listen man, you gotta bail me out of the can again... I was Keepin' It Riel last night and got busted
Keepin' It Riel by shokWAVisPHIL December 2, 2010