Does the term 'homies' refer to friendship or any form of close relationship?

Homie refers to a good close friend living in your hometown/neighborhood

I see it a little different. 😁
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I thought it was a gangbanger term

Its ya mates, ya bros, ya homies. Don't call someone you want to bang your homie... Quickest way to friendzone

2 bros sittin in a hot tub 5 feet apart cause they’re not gay