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.