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Blackup singers 

Three hot, black lady singers who wear sparkly dresses and sing backup for a band. Blackups originated in the 50's and 60's, but they are so hot and good, they can be used anywhere anytime.
Guy singer: Here I am, baby. Signed sealed delivered, I'm yours.

Blackup singers: Oooooh, baby. Yeah...you got the future in your hands. (in harmony with eachother)
Related Words
When you're outnumbered in a fight, and so you call in black people for the win.
Shit, there's 10 of them waiting for us in the park! Call for blackup!

"When the War on Terror gets tough, you call for blackup. Barack Obama 2008!"
blackup by Harrr February 13, 2007

Blickums 

A word near and dear to drummers who play in hair metal bands. The term is derived from the style played on the drums... blickum, blickum, blickum, blickum.
Snaughtly Crue: PLAY BLICKUMS!

Greg: (on his drums) BLICKUM, BLICKUM, BLICKUM, BLICKUM
Blickums by His Royal Throbness September 22, 2005
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