what up doe detroit

"What Up Doe" is a slang phrase that originated in Detroit, Michigan, and is commonly used as a greeting. It can also be used as a challenge or to determine ones origin or residency. The phrase gained national notoriety when Atlanta rapper Jeezy adopted it. The first Detroit rap group to have a single called "What Up Doe?" was AWOL, which did well on the radio. The phrase has become a standard Detroit greeting and is used by many Detroiters as a way to connect with each other.