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What does “Deadass” mean?

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What does it mean to be “Deadass”?

The term and slang “Deadass” (also spelled deadass) is an adjective, which was popularized in New York to reference being very serious and for real.

Deadass means to be dead serious.

The term “Deadass” has been used by Drake, 2 Chainz, Vince Staples, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Tory Lanez, T.I., and many more rappers.

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