home·boy 
/ˈhoʊmˌboɪ/ noun
plural home·boys /ˈhoʊmˌboɪ/ noun [count] US slang 1 : a boy or man from your own neighborhood or hometown
▪ He dedicated his win to his homeboys back home. 2 : a member of your gang
▪ He was hanging out with his homeboys. —called also homey
▪ He dedicated his win to his homeboys back home.
▪ He was hanging out with his homeboys. —called also homey
