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Down-low, sometimes shortened to DL, is an African-American slang term [1] specifically used within the African-American community that typically refers to a sexual subculture of black men who usually identify as heterosexual but actively seek sexual encounters and relations with other men, practice gay cruising, and frequently don a specific hip-hop attire during these activities.
On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men is a 2004 New York Times Bestselling non-fiction book by J. L. King. [1] [2] The book was released in hardback on April 14, 2004, through Broadway Books and details the sexual lives of African-American men who are on the "down low" or having sex with men while posing or identifying as heterosexual. [3]
Down-low (also "on the down low" or "on the DL") may refer to any activity or relationship kept discreet. It may refer to: Down-low (sexual slang), Men who identify as heterosexual but secretly have sex with other men; In music, Down low can refer to: Down Low (rap group), rap/hip hop group "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)", the R. Kelly song
E. Lynn Harris (born Everette Lynn Jeter; June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) was an American author. [1] Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted.
In a separate video, Brownin suggests her boyfriend may have been unfaithful while in the hospital. “When I found out he’s banging his nurse on the down low,” she wrote in overlay text.
Throughout the book, Dean refers to himself and various individuals as being "down-low" or "down-low gay": men who have sex with men but do not consider themselves gay or are in the closet. [ 1 ] Dean discusses the "macho", "gangster" image that is the corner-stone but does not define the hip-hop industry, [ clarification needed ] and how it ...
Teens say “low-key” to show their lack of investment or casual commitment to a topic, emotion or experience. As you may expect, “Low-key” is contrary to the slang phrase “high-key.”
Absolute zero. That’s how Ward describes his job, the place where it all starts. The snapper begins by setting his feet wide and hunkering down, making sure his butt isn’t too high or too low.