DEFINITION
CLOUT
Clout Chasing, Clout Chasin
Definition:
1. Having a high level of status and popularity in certain circles or communities
2. Fame
3. Street fame
4. A person will desire to achieve clout to have influence, notoriety, power, and respect
HISTORY
Early Use
"For those brothers that keep selling out
Cause local clout is all you're about"
— Kool Moe Dee
Artist: Kool Moe Dee
Song: No Resepect
Album: How Ya Like Me Now
Year: 1987
Definition Use
"Got the status and the clout, no doubt"
— Special Ed
Artist: Special Ed
Song: Think About It
Album: Youngest In Charge
Year: 1989
Popular Use
"Get ya clout up"
— Quavo
Artist: The Migos
Song: Bad and Boujee feat. Lil Uzi Vert
Album: Culture
Year: 2017