An African-American male born and raised in the hood,the projects,or the ghetto. Usually those who are born in the hood are prone to get into
trouble due to their surroundings,but it's not always the
case. This term is commonly confused and interchangeably used with the term Street Nigga, but there is a difference between the two. There are two classes of Hood Niggas: the stereotypical, dumb hood Nigga whose actions
will more than likely keep him in the hood;and,the lesser known smart hood Nigga who is trying to get the fuck on up out the hood whether through sports,
college,military, or other various means.