"word" originated from a gangsta' who at first said "word" as a sign of affirmation, however most other gangstas
thought this was stupid, and they decided to keep it gangsta by
popping a few caps in that nigga's ass.
these very gangstas then looked upon the original sayer of "word" as an idol, for having been shot.
forever after other gangstas used "word" as a "
yes."