Haley Definition & Meaning

haley
noun
  1. United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
  2. United States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992)

"Haley" in song lyrics

See how haley is used in real songs:

  • "DAILY, scoopin through the Roots like Alex Haley"
    Artifacts w/ Mellow Max — Break It Down
  • "I'm the original, researching like Alex Haley"
    MF Grimm
  • "Ball daily, hoops from the roof like Haley"
    Shaquille O'Neal f/ Trigga — Fly Like an Eagle

Usage tips for "haley"

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