hip-hop slang: a term meaning that one is maintaining a consistently mid-to-high level of rugged behaviour/demeanor and/or illegal activity.
(man A confronts other man B)
"YO! Battle me, boi! Ya'll niggas ain't shit! I'm keepin it raw, dogs!"
(A pulls out strap)
"YO! Battle me, boi! Ya'll niggas ain't shit! I'm keepin it raw, dogs!"
(A pulls out strap)
by Western Orlando March 25, 2005