"About that life" (also spelled “bout that life”) is a slang phrase used to describe someone who is fully involved in or committed to a particular lifestyle, often one involving crime, violence, or street credibility. In hip-hop culture, it’s typically used to affirm someone’s willingness to engage in high-risk or illegal activity.
When someone says, “You’re not about that life,” they’re challenging another person's authenticity or toughness.
About That Life Example
- "You ain't about that life" – a statement questioning someone's credibility.*
- In Rich Homie Quan's song "Bout That Life," he raps:
"I'm bout that life (Okay) – Kill a n*gga all day – I might tie him up – Beat him with that ball bat."*