What does Ain't no such thing as halfway crooks mean?

Answer 1

The phrase "Ain't no such thing as halfway crooks" is a line from the song "Shook Ones, Part II" by Mobb Deep. In this context, it means that someone is either fully committed to a criminal lifestyle or they are not involved at all; there is no middle ground or half-heartedness in criminal behavior. The term "crook" refers to a dishonest or criminal person, and the phrase emphasizes the idea that one cannot dabble in criminal activities without fully embracing that lifestyle.

Answer 2

It's from the rap duo Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt. II", in which the chorus is "There ain't no such thing as half-way crooks, scared to death, they scared to look, they shook..." it means either someone is a crook (thief) or they aren't. You can't be a partial crook. It refers to guys that are fake, and/or try to act hard.

Answer 3

This phrase comes from a rap lyric by Mobb Deep and implies that there are no partially fraudulent individuals. It suggests that someone is either fully committed to a criminal lifestyle or not involved at all, emphasizing the idea of staying true to oneself.