Etymology DL or “Down Low”, attributes its genesis from the Inner City Black and Sub Culture. The Term has truly evolved from being used to describe convert male homosexual behavior of a man Fronting (portraying himself), as a heterosexual and in relative is actually a closet Gay man to now refer to any behavior, action, or behavior that can be described as secretive or deceptive. The DL can also refer to behavior described as slick or deceptive. The Down Low, like many terms and phrases in the American culture, can attribute their genesis to the Gay and Urban Black community, The, ' DL' has evolved to be used universally to refer to activities conducted secretly and behind the scenes.
