42 Hustle Boyz (42HB)

A long-running Detroit Crip set from the Eastside (48224 & 48205), mainly around Houston Whittier. Active since the early 2000s, 42HB became known for drug operations, tag wars with 55 SMB, and their role in the 4s alliance. Connected to rapper 42 Dugg, their tags, numbers, and graffiti mark territory and influence.

“The 42 Hustle Boyz (42HB) run Houston Whittier hard, and their 4s symbols can be seen across Eastside blocks and local street murals.”—Eastside Detroiter

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

Hustle

The core action driving hustle culture. To work endlessly towards a goal at the expense of balance.

That dude hustled none stop, working 100 hours a week.

by TheBigSmooth25 June 10, 2022

Can’t knock the hustle

Common phrase used to describe not hating on someone’s trade or hustle.

“You can’t knock the hustle”

by ROAsmugbubble September 17, 2023

Hyena Hustle

One who roams solo like a nomad but also works with packs of others in order to gain the momentum that’s needed to succeed in life while achieving happiness at the same time while always staying on the grind

I have a business meeting in Ibiza to possibly open a new beach club so now is the time when I need my Hyena Hustle behavior to kick in with full speed ahead.

by HollAska January 2, 2023

ghost hustling

Ghost Hustling is the act of working hard on something no one else notices, often leading to little or no recognition.

He's been ghost hustling at that job for months, and his boss still thinks he does nothing.

by Big Less 64 March 5, 2025

Seafood Hustle

The hustle performed by Arya Stark as she sold oysters, clams, and cockles.

Arya Stark did the seafood hustle. "Oysters, clams, and cockles!" she called.

by dancingmonkey1 June 12, 2024

early bird hustle

One who sneaks out of work and leaves early.

Hey have you seen Fernando? Naw man I think he did an early bird hustle today.

by DBoy June 27, 2014