Saying this means that what you are saying is absolutely correct, and you do not have to put up money to prove it, you just say it. The term originates from the financial markets where hirstorically traders woul tell each other "my word is bond", i.e. my word is good enough, you don't need it in writing

Shortened version of "My word is my bond". You're saying that what you're saying is true and without reproach.

Quite possibly the most popular saying among the members of the Wu-Tang Clan

Late 80's early 90's term...in the bible it is said not to swear, let your word be your bond..hence word is bond; this was at first used by
members of the 5 Percent Nation AkA 5%ers. ( Asbury Park/Long Branch NJ)

An old definition of stating that your word is beyond reproach that has been borrowed by the rappers of today.

Common term used among gangstas in the rap game. Implies that your word is as good as the truth and shall not be broken unless you want to get smoked.

meaning to be real,the truth,to be truthful,no doubt in waht's being said, heard, seen.,it's real

1) This is a common street Gangsta term, Meaning that you'd stake your life on what you say, and stand behind your word 100%; Your words are bound to your life, for the rest of your life.
2)A term meaning that you spoke without thinking, or that you have offended someone,and now you've risked your life with those words.
3) Sometimes simply stated with "Word!"