Music
demon time
What does demon time mean?
Late-night hours when people get up to wild, reckless, or aggressive behaviour. In drill/rap it signals menacing energy on a track.
"After midnight it's demon time, no good decisions get made."
Origin
AAVE phrase for late-night recklessness, boosted massively during 2020 lockdown via Instagram Live 'demon time' streams. Rap and drill adopted it for menacing, go-hard energy.
Frequently asked questions
What does demon time mean?
It means late-night reckless energy or going at something with no-mercy intensity. In rap it signals a dark, menacing vibe.
What does demon time mean on TikTok?
Usually it means going hard or unhinged late at night, or being in a relentless grind mode. It spread from Instagram Live culture in 2020.
Where did demon time come from?
It's AAVE that exploded during 2020 lockdown through late-night Instagram Live streams. Rap and drill then took it for aggressive energy.
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