How do you use the word 'cap' in a sentence?

Here's a summary of the various ways people can use the word: Cap: A lie or something contested. Capping: Someone deliberately lying. No Cap: Swearing that you're honest or expressing that you're completely serious about something. That's Cap: Catching someone in the act of lying or expressing disbelief in something.

Where do 'no cap' and 'cap' come from?

Where Do "No Cap" and "Cap" Come From? The history of "cap" starts with the expression "high capping," meaning "exaggerating your status, pretending to have more than you have," which was first used in pop culture in the 1989 song by Willie D and appeared in a number of tracks by Geto Boys, UGK and other rappers and bands.

When did the phrase 'no cap' become popular?

Mentions of the phrase "no cap" in hip-hop songs grew drastically in 2017 and 2018, which coincides with its rise in mainstream popularity. While the first entry for "cap" on Urban Dictionary dates back to 2011, the initial entry for "no cap" is from much later in 2018.