Slim Thug
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Stayve Jerome Thomas better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American
rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones
, "Still Tippin'
".
in the late 1990s. After realizing how much money he could make distributing his own mixtapes, he parted ways with Swishahouse on good terms and formed his own independent label, Boss Hogg Outlawz. Thomas bought two record stores and worked in real estate.
& Interscope Records
, Already Platinum
, was released in July 2005 after many delays. It premiered on #2 on the Billboard 200
albums chart and sold 130,000 copies in its first week. Singles included "3 Kings
" (featuring T.I.
and Bun B
), and "I Ain't Heard of That" (featuring Pharrell and Bun B). Slim Thug appeared on Still Tippin'
with Mike Jones and Paul Wall
, Beyoncé Knowles
's #1 single "Check on It
" and Gwen Stefani
's "Luxurious". With the Boss Hogg Outlawz, Slim Thug released three albums, Boyz N Blue (2004), Serve & Collect (2007) and Back by Blockular Demand: Serve & Collect II (2008). He left Interscope Records in 2008.
was released in 2009. Although not as successful as his debut album Boss of All Bosses
debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200
with 32,000 copies sold in the first week released. It included the single "I Run".
. His first single was "Gangsta" which featured Z-Ro
. His second single featured rapper/singer B.o.B
entitled "So High". It was released November 30, 2010.
, in a parody discussing the effects of the recession upon wealthy rappers such as himself. The skit was filmed in part at The Lion's Den Recordings in Houston, Texas
.
until 2006. He claimed the two broke up as a result of his cheating and having a child with another woman.
According to MTV News, Lupe Fiasco
's video for "Hip Hop Saved My Life
" was based on Slim Thug's life story. "It is based on Slim Thug," Fiasco revealed.
On June 7, 2010, Vibe released controversial statements Slim Thug had made regarding treatment of black men by black and white women saying "it’s hard to find [a successful black man] so Black women have to bow down and let it be known that they gotta start working hard; they gotta start cooking and being down for they man more. ...White women treat they man like a king."
The article stirred many varied reactions from bloggers and online commentators. Cultural critic and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill
, singers Aubrey O'Day
, D. Woods
, and Talib Kweli
have all responded publicly to his comments.
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rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones
Mike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
, "Still Tippin'
Still Tippin'
"Still Tippin" is the first official single taken from the Mike Jones' album Who Is Mike Jones?. The last verse was given to rapper Paul Wall after a feud between Jones and fellow artist Chamillionaire, resulting in Chamillionaire's departure from Swishahouse.The beat, produced by Salih Williams,...
".
Early life
Slim Thug grew up in Houston's Northside neighborhood of Homestead/Scenic Woods. Slim says that his rap name come from the fact that as a teenager, he was very tall and skinny before he filled out. He stands 6'6" tall. The Thug part comes from people's assumptions of him due to his fresh braids and sunglasses. At age 17, he performed freestyle raps at local high school parties. He began his rap career with SwishahouseSwishahouse
Swishahouse is a Houston, Texas-based independent southern rap record label.- History :Swishahouse was founded in North Houston in the late 1990s by Michael '5000' Watts and OG Ron C as a response to the popularity of chopped and screwed music from Houston's south side...
in the late 1990s. After realizing how much money he could make distributing his own mixtapes, he parted ways with Swishahouse on good terms and formed his own independent label, Boss Hogg Outlawz. Thomas bought two record stores and worked in real estate.
Already Platinum (2005-2008)
Slim Thug's debut album with Star Trak EntertainmentStar Trak Entertainment
Star Trak Entertainment is a record label, founded by record producers Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams in 2001. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Interscope Records.-Beginnings:...
& Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
, Already Platinum
Already Platinum
- Samples :* "3 Kings"** "Secretary" by Betty Wright* "Miss Mary"** "A Moment With You" by George Michael- Chart history :Album...
, was released in July 2005 after many delays. It premiered on #2 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
albums chart and sold 130,000 copies in its first week. Singles included "3 Kings
3 Kings (song)
"3 Kings" is the second single from rapper Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum. The song was produced by Mr. Lee and features Atlanta rapper T.I. and UGK member Bun B. The song peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples Betty Wright "Secretary"-Charts:...
" (featuring T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
and Bun B
Bun B
Bernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
), and "I Ain't Heard of That" (featuring Pharrell and Bun B). Slim Thug appeared on Still Tippin'
Still Tippin'
"Still Tippin" is the first official single taken from the Mike Jones' album Who Is Mike Jones?. The last verse was given to rapper Paul Wall after a feud between Jones and fellow artist Chamillionaire, resulting in Chamillionaire's departure from Swishahouse.The beat, produced by Salih Williams,...
with Mike Jones and Paul Wall
Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as...
, Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
's #1 single "Check on It
Check on It
"Check on It" is a song performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American rapper Slim Thug. It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Stayve Thomas. The song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack album for 2006 film The Pink...
" and Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
's "Luxurious". With the Boss Hogg Outlawz, Slim Thug released three albums, Boyz N Blue (2004), Serve & Collect (2007) and Back by Blockular Demand: Serve & Collect II (2008). He left Interscope Records in 2008.
Boss of All Bosses (2009)
Slim Thug's second solo album Boss of All BossesBoss of all Bosses
- Chart Positions :- References :*...
was released in 2009. Although not as successful as his debut album Boss of All Bosses
Boss of all Bosses
- Chart Positions :- References :*...
debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
with 32,000 copies sold in the first week released. It included the single "I Run".
Tha Thug Show (2010-present)
Slim Thug's third studio album Tha Thug ShowTha Thug Show
-Track listing:The Track listing was confirmed by Amazon.com, and Best Buy.Standard Edition...
. His first single was "Gangsta" which featured Z-Ro
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey , better known by his stage name Z-Ro, is an American rapper, singer and producer from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by the New York Times.-Early life:...
. His second single featured rapper/singer B.o.B
B.o.B
Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. , better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment, and Atlantic Records. His debut single "Nothin' on You" reached number one in both...
entitled "So High". It was released November 30, 2010.
Acting career
In October 2009 he appeared on The Daily ShowThe Daily Show
The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...
, in a parody discussing the effects of the recession upon wealthy rappers such as himself. The skit was filmed in part at The Lion's Den Recordings in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
.
Personal life
Slim Thug dated singer LeToya LuckettLeToya Luckett
LeToya Nicole Luckett , known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She was a member of the R&B group Destiny's Child, with whom she won two Grammy Awards and released many successful commercial recordings.After signing a record deal with Capitol Records, she's...
until 2006. He claimed the two broke up as a result of his cheating and having a child with another woman.
According to MTV News, Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
's video for "Hip Hop Saved My Life
Hip Hop Saved My Life
"Hip-Hop Saved My Life" is a viral video single from Lupe Fiasco's second album, The Cool. The track features the lead singer of the Indie/Hip hop group, Nouveau Riche, Nikki Jean...
" was based on Slim Thug's life story. "It is based on Slim Thug," Fiasco revealed.
On June 7, 2010, Vibe released controversial statements Slim Thug had made regarding treatment of black men by black and white women saying "it’s hard to find [a successful black man] so Black women have to bow down and let it be known that they gotta start working hard; they gotta start cooking and being down for they man more. ...White women treat they man like a king."
The article stirred many varied reactions from bloggers and online commentators. Cultural critic and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill is an American academic, commentator, author, activist, and television personality. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Hill is also an affiliated faculty member in African American Studies at the Institute for Research in...
, singers Aubrey O'Day
Aubrey O'Day
Aubrey Morgan O'Day is an American singer, actress, fashion designer, television personality, and former member of the girl group Danity Kane...
, D. Woods
D. Woods
Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett is an American R&B singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the girl group Danity Kane. Woods is the founder and CEO of Woodgrane Entertainment.-Early life:...
, and Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli Greene , better known as Talib Kweli, is an American hip-hop artist and poet from Brooklyn, New York. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker" ; his in Swahili means "true"...
have all responded publicly to his comments.
Discography
Studio albums- 2005: Already PlatinumAlready Platinum- Samples :* "3 Kings"** "Secretary" by Betty Wright* "Miss Mary"** "A Moment With You" by George Michael- Chart history :Album...
- 2009: Boss of All BossesBoss of all Bosses- Chart Positions :- References :*...
- 2010: Tha Thug ShowTha Thug Show-Track listing:The Track listing was confirmed by Amazon.com, and Best Buy.Standard Edition...
Awards and Nominations
MTV Video Music Awards| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 2006 MTV Video Music Awards The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 31, 2006, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. The show was hosted by Jack Black at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.... |
"Still Tippin'" | MTV2 Award | |
| 2006 2006 MTV Video Music Awards The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 31, 2006, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. The show was hosted by Jack Black at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.... |
"Check On It" | Best R&B Video MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video The MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video was first awarded in 1993, and was given every year until 2006, as the following year MTV revammped the VMAs and eliminated all of the genre categories. The following year, though, when MTV returned the VIdeo Music Awards to their previous format, Best... |