The origin of the "gansta" credo, which is akin to many resistance movements

that have sprung up around the world is precisely defense of one's own
community. Notions of community sovereignty and self-determination are the core founding principles that uphold the "gangsta" philosophy. Of course,
notions of sovereignty, self-determination, and autonomy are closely tied to the principle of a self-sustaining economy, which in a capitalist context such as the U.S., requires all gangstas to find a way to provide for themselves and for the gangsta unit. The most common resource that is utilized is of course
commerce in contraband: illegal drugs, prostitution, and firearms. Because
illicit commerce requires the gangsta to work outside of the law, a law which
the resisitance movement often does not recognize as legitimate because it
was imposed on them by an outside conquering force, different norms have evolved that regulate transactions and behavior between "gangstas". Among those norms are the "pass" and the requirement that one "keep it real with a brother".

As the gangsta subculture was incorporated into American Pop Culture, and inevitably purchased and reformulated for mass consumption by corporate interests, certain principles were exaggerated in order to sell the danger and excitement of the gangsta lifestyle without giving the public any reference to understand gangstaism as a holistic set of principles. Of course those who have been the poster-boys for mass media consumption of gangsta life or "thug life", often find themselves the target of those who are "true to the game" for "selling out", a phenomenon characterized by the term "player-hater" or "haterism". A sentiment that is astutely summarized by the phrase "don't hate the player, hate the game", an observation on the morally relative position of those who have profited from their assimilation into the popular culture which is the larger game that most gangstas revile, but those who are "true pimps" are currently forcing to "turn tricks" in a manner of speaking.

We them niggas with big guns and big dicks
Fload ya block, and keep it gangsta
We them niggas with big guns and big dicks
Coat Them rocks, and keep it gangsta
We them niggas with big guns and big dicks
Drop the top, and keep it gangsta
We them niggas with big guns and big dicks
Wylin, stylin, and keep it gangsta

--G-Dep and Shyne "Keep It Gangsta"

by El Nacote December 6, 2004

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Keepin' the Dog in the Bath

The physical act of not only inserting ones testicle into another's anus during sex, but keeping it there for as long as possible. Generally anal sex is conducted before doing this in an effort to essentially "loosen things up." This "move" is performed by perves and shady boombastiqua's alike and is only recommended for such types (see shaddy boombastique). People on steroids with something to prove may actually attempt to insert both testicles simultaniously, although many believe this to be impossible (including myself).
*Note: "This shit is hard."
**Note: Keep in mind that you are on your own. Post-coital conversation following this act may be extremely awkward.

"Last night, I (Jon Yi) kept the dog in the bath for like 10 seconds. That shit hurt so bad but isn't it cool that I can say I did it? Isn't that cool?"

"I kept the dog in the bathtub for a personal record of 5 seconds one time. I wasnt walking the next day though."

by Jaminsky March 29, 2005

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Keepin' it swimmin'

Used in regard to hair and its maintenance procedures, whereby one sustains their natural or artificial curls.

Though often said by males, females can also "keep it swimmin" with little or no change in connotation.

Angela: Damn, Marcus, your hair looks tight. You going to the ball?
Marcus: Nah, girl, I'm just keepin' it swimmin'.

by alex_trebek June 19, 2009

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