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.
Damn Darius you a hood Nigga in the sense that you from the hood, but you're not a hood Nigga.
A black male from the projects/ghetto, who won't die for his turf and colors but greatly respects them and acts as if he's a gangsta. He has no sense of speaking correct english, wearing his pants around his waste, or ever taking off the "new" tags of his old hat. These individuals will usually have their entire life savings rolled up in their sock.