I'm a Thug explained

I'm a Thug
Type:single
Artist:Trick Daddy
Album:Thugs Are Us
Released:May 24, 2001
Genre:Hip hop
Length:4:14
Producer:Righteous Funk Boogie
Prev Title:Take It to da House
Prev Year:2001
Next Title:I Luv
Next Year:2001

"I'm a Thug" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy, and the second single from his fourth studio album Thugs Are Us (2001). Produced by Righteous Funk Boogie, it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Trick Daddy's second highest-charting song, behind "Let's Go".

Background and composition

The track serves as an ode to Trick Daddy's labelmate Buddy Roe, who at the time was serving a life term in federal prison for possession of cocaine. Lyrically, Trick raps about being perceived as a bad person due to his race and resemblance to a thug, in contrast to who he really is, and condemns the judicial system.[1] [2] The track also features a choir of children singing about being a "thug" with enthusiasm.[3]

Critical reception

Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic cited the song as a highlight of Thugs Are Us.[4]

Music video

The official music video was directed by Nick Quested. In one moment in the video, Trick hands out treats from an ice cream truck to a bunch of kids running toward him.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ducreay . Safra . How Trick Daddy's 'I'm A Thug' Gave a Voice to the Voiceless . . October 1, 2022 . July 25, 2018.
  2. Web site: Baker . Soren . Trick Daddy Raises Slip-N-Slide Profile With Thugs Are Us . https://web.archive.org/web/20221001055556/https://www.mtv.com/news/w9op60/trick-daddy-raises-slip-n-slide-profile-with-thugs-are-us . dead . October 1, 2022 . . October 1, 2022 . March 16, 2001.
  3. Web site: May 29, 2001. Trick Daddy - Thugs Are Us. October 1, 2022. HipHopDX.
  4. Web site: Birchmeier. Jason. Thugs Are Us - Trick Daddy Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. October 1, 2022. AllMusic. en.