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Combined Graph record U-00741 · provenance: canonical master store (CSV), record CTL-W-0340. Master record source: CTL seed 2026-10-16 — UNVERIFIED, verify before public citation.
The Rap Dictionary (Patrick Atoon, (c) 1992-2004, fetched in full): 'come correct (v) To represent the real, to do something the way it should be done. "When I'm on the mic, I come correct" — Beastie Boys (Sure Shot [1994]).' Matches stored meaning 'approach properly, with respect'.
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The Rap Dictionary (Patrick Atoon, (c) 1992-2004, fetched in full): 'come correct (v) To represent the real, to do something the way it should be done. "When I'm on the mic, I come correct" — Beastie Boys (Sure Shot [1994]).' Matches stored meaning 'approach properly, with respect'.
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The Rap Dictionary (Patrick Atoon, (c) 1992-2004, fetched in full): 'come correct (v) To represent the real, to do something the way it should be done. "When I'm on the mic, I come correct" — Beastie Boys (Sure Shot [1994]).' Matches stored meaning 'approach properly, with respect'.
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