'around the way' how to understand/ use it ?

“Around the way” is somewhat like “over there” and is more commonly used in the South and AAVE, especially AAVE.

Without more context, I don't know what it means. It isn't used in my variety of English (US).

I’ve never heard that phrase before. In what context did you hear it?

I don't think I've ever heard someone use "around the way" like that, or really at all. Closest would be someone telling me something like, "Could you go to the shop around the way and pick up some milk?" But even that feels weird. If you mean "every step of the way," we have a phrase to express that, and it's "every step of the way."

never heard it before

I wonder if it was “by the way“, maybe?

Native to the US here, I've never heard "around the way" used in any context like you're asking. I think I've heard it used in the context of a location or person which is nearby but just out of sight, like: "Where is Jack's house?" "Oh, it's just around the way" (while pointing or gesturing in the general direction of the location) But even this example isn't really standard

Is this a phrase you've heard? If so, can you please provide more context, and maybe what variety of English? If it's a phrase you are trying out on your own, then it isn't used that I've ever heard in US English, and would likely be confusing. I also wouldn't usually hear "my respect" used that way - "my respect" is usually the respect I'm giving, not receiving. *I just wanted to be respected every step of the way.* *Every step of the way, I just wanted respect.* *I don't always agree with Fred, but he's got my respect so I go along with his decisions.* *If you want my respect, you'll have to earn it.*

I don't think I have ever heard anyone say "around the way". If I did, I definitely wouldn't interpret it as meaning "every step of the way". "Around the way" sounds more like you're describing where something is.

Can you provide the sentences that come before and after? By itself, it doesn't really make any sense.

“Around the way” was used in the 90s in AAVE and hip hip culture to mean “in (or from) the neighborhood,” so that’s probably what he was referring to in the book. Ref: [LL Cool J’s “Around the Way Girl”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm36viw6q1U) (1990) I haven’t heard the term used in a long time; it’s not common today.

I have never heard this phrase used. Unless you can provide context, it doesn’t make sense.

Along the way?

I wonder if that turn of phrase is unique to the Detroit area or just Eminem. It isn’t commonplace. It does remind me of a short list of much more common sayings, which are used in a literal sense sometimes and often in a figurative/metaphorical sense. For example, “It’s been raining for days, but I know a sunny day is right *around the corner.*” Another day is a matter of time; a corner is a matter of space: This is not meant literally. But it’s common. It reads like Eminem thought he deserved more respect than he was getting, but he had faith that some more respect would be coming his way soon.

It's a weird phrase. I don't really know what he means. I'd guess he simply means respect amongst people "in the area", ie within his field of work.