keep it low


to avoid drawing attention to yourself, staying out of trouble, by keeping a low profile, avoiding confrontation with (black) people, not driving a car or wearing clothes that draw attention. especially used by people of color who can easily get into trouble, especially when they decide to “keep it real”
example 1
jerome: hey dawg why ain’t you sayin’ anything to shakalika and her boyfriend andre?
jamal: i stayin’ out of trouble dawwwg, i keep it low
jerome: i keeps it low too!
example 2:
quentin: boss, watcha doin’?
germaine: just nuttin, i keeps it low
quentin: dat’s gooood!

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