Street
trap money
What does trap money mean?
Cash from a grind or side hustle, used more loosely today.
"That's trap money, I worked twelve-hour days for it."
Origin
Built on 'trap,' AAVE term for a place where hustling happens. 'Trap money' originally meant cash from the streets and broadened through trap music into any hard-earned grind money.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'trap money' mean?
It's money earned from hustling. It originally referenced street dealing but now broadly means cash made the hard way.
Is 'trap money' always illegal?
Not anymore. While it started with street origins, today it often just means money from any tough grind or hustle.
Where does 'trap' come from?
The 'trap' is a spot where hustling takes place, a term that also gave its name to trap music.
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