Keeping it real

It’s an ignorant saying used by a person that is rude and not tactful. But the person tries to make their rudeness acceptable by saying they are just “keeping it real” or “Just being honest”. But in reality the person is accepting only the opportunities and rules taught to them by other ignorant people. Its all a lie, because if a person really “keeps it real” then that person would not wear deodorant, would not bath or wash. etc (because that is truly keeping it real).

A woman walks down the street wearing a hair weave and fake nails. Then she runs into her friend and says, "Yeah its true. I got fired, but I told off my boss again. You know I'm keeping it real."

by DP NewYork April 2, 2013

keeping it real

A black person's excuse for being ignorant or doing ignorant shit. The person who says that they are "keepin' it real" usually claims to be denying pop culture and sticking with their own thing.

Chris Rock had a good description:

Rock: Nothing makes a nigger happier than not knowing the answer to your question:
(first person):"What's the capital of Zaire?"
(nigger):"Shit, I don't know that!....Keepin' it REAL!"
Rock: Yeah, real DUMB!

by who cares? April 18, 2005

keeping it real

When a black celebrity/athlete gets into trouble and his teamates/black commentators/BET media say he's "Keeping it real", as if it were assumed he is supposed to act like that. It is more or less a black-on-black racist term. (White people don't use the term and are largely unaware of what it means.) It says that black people are supposed to get in trouble with the law, thusly "keeping it real"; being true to their race.

A lot of people probably said Kobe Bryant was "keeping it real" when he got into trouble, or when insert name basketball player got busted for marijuana possession, not realizing they are perpetuating the racism they try to fight at the same time.

by Ryan Thompson June 16, 2004

keeping it real

the act of being yourself, usually by buying and wearing shit that everyone else has.

Wearing all this expensive brand name shit assures that I'm keeping it real.

by Laird December 9, 2003

keeping it real

Maintaining authenticity and originality when others are not.

My boy Jeff bought a plastic Christmas tree that ALREADY has LED's on it. That man's keeping it real.

by osgood from the E town November 17, 2019

Keeping it Real

Being authentic in every way. Real people know boundaries and are not intentionally mean or vulgar because that's not real it's ignorance.

Staying true to what you believe. Not being persuaded by your peers in any arena.

" Johnny used way to much cologne so before he enterd the room, I pulled him to the side and let him know it was over powering. I feel we should be Keeping it Real instead of acting like it's ok!"

by momma nay May 22, 2010

keeping it real

Something that people claim to do when they supposedly want to speak their mind. Used often on the Internet by people who are about as quiet as a church mouse in real life.

Now, on the other hand, there are people who thinking that keeping it real is synonymous with being an asshole or bitch. They say that most people can't handle such realness, and usually get offended when you "keep it real" by calling them such. All in all, most people just don't wanna deal with such childishness, contrary to what they tell you.

1. You talk trash to me in the chat, and I'll put a virus on your ass! I'm just keeping it real! r0xx0rs! w00t! l33t!11! Cyber-thuggin' baby!!1

2. You're not on my level. I'm just keeping it real.
-No, you're being a bitch. Now I'M keeping it real!

by The Producer June 24, 2007