What to know
- Bruno Mars used the Toronto slang word “crodie” on stage.
- The term means a close or trustworthy friend.
- Bruno Mars is known for adapting to local culture at his shows
- Drake recently used the term in a note left for Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during his Iceman rollout.
- Fans on social media quickly reacted after hearing Mars use the local expression on stage.
- Mars has a history of incorporating local language and culture into his live shows.
Drake and Olivia Chow aren’t the only ones saying “crodie.” Add Bruno Mars to the growing list of people embracing Toronto slang.
During a recent Rogers Stadium performance, the Grammy-winning singer surprised fans by dropping the word “crodie,” a term that has become increasingly visible in the city’s cultural conversation following Drake’s recent Iceman rollout.
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From Drake to Bruno Mars: The ‘crodie’ takeover continues
If “crodie” feels like it’s suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. Just weeks ago, Drake used the Toronto slang term in a note to Mayor Olivia Chow as part of his Iceman rollout, helping bring the expression back into the spotlight.
The moment quickly went viral online and introduced the uniquely Toronto expression to a wider audience. Now, with Bruno Mars dropping the same slang term from the Rogers Stadium stage, some fans see it as the latest sign that one of the city’s most recognizable phrases is having a moment well beyond Toronto’s borders.
Why did Bruno Mars say ‘crodie’?
The artist is known for performances that honour the country in which he performs.
Previously, he’s spoken a few lines in Portuguese while performing in Brazil, supposedly translating to “Calling all my lovelies, it’s me, Bruno Mars,” according to the creator’s post.
Now, Bruno Mars is channeling that same energy into his Toronto show.
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During Bruno Mars’ third performance of “Uptown Funk,” the artist said “crodie”—a prominent Toronto slang term rooted in Jamaican Patois, Somali, and Arabic, and influenced by British English.
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What does ‘crodie’ mean?
The term refers to a trustworthy friend, according to Urban Dictionary – does that mean Bruno Mars loves Toronto?
“I knew I wasn’t imagining it bro,” one Bruno Mars fan commented on TikTok.
