vipped up
to gain higher social status by virtue of either free admission or privileged admission to a party, gig or club. to be feel like a vip.
"you going to the bum gravy gig tonight"?
"nah, i ain't going unless i get a freebie. i need to be vipped up or it ain't happening"
"nah, i ain't going unless i get a freebie. i need to be vipped up or it ain't happening"