Definition of "homes"

Ghee said, "Yo, homes. This is my youngest baby, Marisol. Sweetie, say hi to Mr. Holman." Marisol told Holman it was a pleasure to meet him.

2007, Robert Crais, The Two Minute Rule

I said what's up Homes? What you doing over this side of the hood?

2008, Matthew Ray, Ethan Brown's Twisted Reality