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1: The theory that, once you are friends with one black person (in school, work, etc.), you are friends with the rest of them by association. 2: A group of black friends that, although they never hang out with you, will instantly have your back if you get into a fight.
Girl 1: Did you hear that I made fun of Rebecca's hair this morning?
Girl 2: You did what?! She's head cheerleader! They're all gonna kick your ass now!
Girl 1: Nah, I'm friends with Tawanda, the captain of the girls' basketball team. I've got blackup.

OR

Guy 1: Why don't you come say that to my face, man?!
Guy 2: Dude, I don't wanna fight you-
Guy 3, 4, 5, & 6: Yo! You got a problem, dog? What up? You wanna go?!
Guy 2: Where did you guys come from?
Guy 3: Hey, man, we yo blackup!
Blackup by Røse December 23, 2008
The calling in of nigras for extra assistance.
The pool is open, call for blackup!
blackup by Anon E m us September 8, 2007
Detroit slang for a group of African-American police officers who support or reinforce a group of white police officers.
Two white cops are writing a parking ticket outside a night club when a dozen black men rush out the door yelling and fighting one another. The cops immediately call for help on the radio. Minutes later, two cop cars with four big, black cops arrive.

Observer 1: "Wow, those white cops were in over their heads."
Observer 2: "Yep. That's why they called for blackup."
blackup by michiganessay November 23, 2011
Typically used to add soul to white performances (black backup)
Those are Carrie Underwood's blackups.
Blackup by Sparkles021 November 25, 2021
When an altercation occurs between two or more persons of non-European descent, a third party will call a relative or friend. Once the call is made, three or more vehicles will arrive instantaneously to render such assistance as needed to the caller.
Woman 1: "Bitch, don't you lay a hand on my fucking child!"

Woman 2: "That Hoe fucked my Man!"

Crowd that gathers instantly: "Oh snap!"

Woman off to the side: "Shit is going down, I'm calling for Blackup.", {on phone} "MMMMmmmmmHHMMMM~!"

Instantly, cars full of people appear. Scientists believe this phenomenon to utilize what they call "Black-Holes".
Blackup by Sexy Hitler December 29, 2009
Blackup is a verb used as an insult to suburban white guys who need to grow a pair of balls and become more like their African American counterparts.
Jamal: Goddamit you casper lookalike, go on and talk to that girl...

Jeff (Caspter lookalike): No you've got it easy Jamal, you're STACKED where it counts and girls make me nervous.

Jamal: Blow it out your ass and blackup Jeff.
blackup by 03UTREX July 2, 2009