hip, urban rendering of "you had better recognize"; what you say when you want someone to acknowledge your authority
Four years ago, I was a nobody; now, I'm the cream of the crop in the rap game. You betta' recognize!
Son, don't talk to me like that; I'm yo' momma. You betta' recognize!
Son, don't talk to me like that; I'm yo' momma. You betta' recognize!
by hustla32 April 14, 2009