Three hot, black lady singers who wear sparkly dresses and sing backup for a band. Blackups originated in the 50's and 60's, but they are so hot and good, they can be used anywhere anytime.
Guy singer: Here I am, baby. Signed sealed delivered, I'm yours.
Blackup singers: Oooooh, baby. Yeah...you got the future in your hands. (in harmony with eachother)
A word near and dear to drummers who play in hair metal bands. The term is derived from the style played on the drums... blickum, blickum, blickum, blickum.
1: The theory that, once you are friends with one black person (in school, work, etc.), you are friends with the rest of them by association. 2: A group of black friends that, although they never hang out with you, will instantly have your back if you get into a fight.
Girl 1: Did you hear that I made fun of Rebecca's hair this morning?
Girl 2: You did what?! She's head cheerleader! They're all gonna kick your ass now!
Girl 1: Nah, I'm friends with Tawanda, the captain of the girls' basketball team. I've got blackup.
OR
Guy 1: Why don't you come say that to my face, man?!
Guy 2: Dude, I don't wanna fight you-
Guy 3, 4, 5, & 6: Yo! You got a problem, dog? What up? You wanna go?!
Guy 2: Where did you guys come from?
Guy 3: Hey, man, we yo blackup!
Detroit slang for a group of African-American police officers who support or reinforce a group of white police officers.
Two white cops are writing a parking ticket outside a night club when a dozen black men rush out the door yelling and fighting one another. The cops immediately call for help on the radio. Minutes later, two cop cars with four big, black cops arrive.
Observer 1: "Wow, those white cops were in over their heads."
Observer 2: "Yep. That's why they called for blackup."