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describes socially conscious and/or underground hip hop
the new talib kweli is a party album but he's still backpack at heart.
A form of hip-hop music that is socially conscious. Emphasis is placed upon the lyrics and beat production, usually inspired by the world around the producer/rapper. Few artists adopt the style for fear of being seen as nerdy, but it is far from that.
Common, Kanye West and Talib Kweli all make backpack rap.
(n) A man or woman who constantly follows in the footsteps of their significant other, date, or dancing partner.
ex.: Sammi:Ronnie :: Backpack:Backpack host. "I couldn't shake her in the club last night, she was playing my backpack the whole time!"
A guy or girl who constantly follows their significant other, or object of affection, during social functions.
Kelly: Janet wouldn't leave Eric alone at the party. I think she was afraid he would cheat.
Sandra: Yeah, she was being a total backpack.
To backpack a team in videogames or sports.
Dude, he pretty much backpacked the team." "Dora taught me how to backpack ;)