Rapper T.I. recently made a surprising statement in an interview, suggesting that the term “Opps” used by rappers originated from the popular video game Call of Duty. However, this claim has been met with skepticism and correction from various sources. The term “Opps” or “Ops” is a favorite among rappers to refer to their rivals or opponents, and it is an acronym for “opposition” or “opponent.”
The urban dictionary describes “Ops” as the opposing party or the enemy, and it has been widely used in the context of urban culture and rap music.
The claim made by T.I. has been refuted, with sources pointing out that the term “Black Ops” in the video game Call of Duty actually stands for “Black Operations” and not “opponent.”
This clarification highlights the inaccuracy of T.I.’s statement regarding the origin of the term “Opps” in the context of rap music.
It is important to note that the use of the term “Opps” in rap music predates T.I.’s claim, with references to the word appearing in songs as early as 2011.
The term has been predominantly used by rappers from Chicago, many of whom have been affected by the city’s ongoing gang violence.
Therefore, the term “Opps” has deep roots in the culture and experiences of these artists, and its association with Call of Duty is not supported by evidence despite what T.I. says.
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