Slim Thug (born Stayve Jerome Thomas on September 8, 1980) is a rapper from… Read Full Bio ↴Slim Thug (born Stayve Jerome Thomas on September 8, 1980) is a rapper from Houston, Texas. He began his career with Swishahouse in the late 90s. 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 (named after the Dukes of Hazzard character). He is officially signed to Boss Hogg Outlawz/E1 Music.

Slim Thug's debut album, Already Platinum, was released on July 12, 2005. It features the singles "Like a Boss", "Three Kings", "I Ain't Heard Of That", and "Incredible Feeling". The album debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. His second album, Boss of All Bosses, was released in 2009.

Slim Thug has had some success with his mixtape releases. He has proclaimed himself the "Big Boss of the South", referring to the U.S. south, and the "Big Boss of the North", referring to North Houston, Texas, the neighborhood where he grew up.

As of July 22, 2005, he is dating Letoya Luckett, former member of Destiny's Child.

In 2005, he also appeared in a remix of the song "Luxurious" by Gwen Stefani, and Check On It by Beyoncé.

Slim says that his rap name comes from the fact that as a teenager, he was very tall and lanky before he filled out. He stands 6'6" tall. The Thug part comes from people's assumptions of him due to his braids and sunglasses.

3:16
Slim Thug Lyrics

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(*talking*)
Yeah, Slim Thugger, Boss Hogg Outlaws
Got plex, with the Boss, ha
Something you gotta deal with baby, ha, fa sho

(Slim Thug)
What's up motherfuckers, it's the show stopper Lil Yo dropper
Kappo popper, bout to break them off something proper

One man army, bout to make they summer stormy
I'ma handle every nigga, out here trying to harm me
Young Capo, bitch you ain't young no mo'
You a old man, why you still riding with Lil Yo
You need to get off Pac dick, and stop that copying shit
Boy you ain't no OG, over there in the bricks
Old hating ass nigga, talking bout you bust on me
I'll have Lil Yo, singing This Is For My Homies
I'm the fucking Boss, against all odds
Lil' Zane ass niggaz, y'all some broads and frauds
I'll pull your hoe card, snake skin ass bitch
I don't even know you nigga, so I'm making it quick
All I know, is that you rolling with two hoes
All you gay ass niggaz, need to get on your toes

(Hook)
Yeah, I'm serious
And this is one of 3:16
You bastards, I'm serious
This is only one of 3:16
Straight up, I'm serious
That was only one of 3:16
But check this shit out

(Slim Thug)
It's Slim T-H-U-G, about to wreck Big Pic
Fuck you and everybody, that you down with
You try to talk that hard shit, like you wanna come fight me
Knowing damn well, you wanna be just like me
Talking down on my click, I'ma back em up
You fuck with Sir or Doodie, and I'ma crack you up
Bitch you ain't in Swishahouse, sucker take off that piece
Quit trying to use that name, so you can sell in the streets
I saw that nigga A.D., and he didn't wanna speak

Well fuck you too, definition of weak
Take that fake ass earring, up

Overall Meaning

Slim Thug's 3:16 is a diss track that takes shots at Slim's rivals. The song starts off with Slim announcing his presence and daring anyone to cross him. He then proceeds to call out a fellow rapper for being a copycat and not a true OG. Slim attacks his rival's age and lack of originality by claiming that he is still riding on the coattails of other rappers. Slim then disses his opponent's crew, calling them "broad and frauds," and threatens to expose their true nature. Finally, Slim ends the song by taking a swipe at another rapper who uses the Swishahouse name to sell his music. The song is an example of Slim's aggression and willingness to call out anyone who crosses his path.

Overall, Slim's lyrics in 3:16 showcase his bravado and confidence. He refuses to back down from anyone and calls out his rivals in a very direct and unapologetic way. The song represents a challenge to anyone who would dare try to take Slim down.

Line by Line Meaning

What's up motherfuckers, it's the show stopper Lil Yo dropper
Slim Thug introduces himself as a highly impactful artist and performer.

Kappo popper, bout to break them off something proper
He's about to perform and deliver something major to his audience.

One man army, bout to make they summer stormy
He's confident in his abilities and plans to dominate the music scene.

I'ma handle every nigga, out here trying to harm me
He's prepared to face any challenges or enemies in his path.

Young Capo, bitch you ain't young no mo'
Slim Thug taunts a rival rapper and suggests he's not as young or fresh as he claims.

You a old man, why you still riding with Lil Yo
He challenges the rival's loyalty and credibility.

You need to get off Pac dick, and stop that copying shit
Slim Thug accuses the rival of being unoriginal and copying styles from Tupac.

Boy you ain't no OG, over there in the bricks
He dismisses the rival's claims of being an original gangster and suggests he's just a regular guy in a rough neighborhood.

Old hating ass nigga, talking bout you bust on me
Slim Thug accuses the rival of being a hater and trying to start a fight.

I'll have Lil Yo, singing This Is For My Homies
He suggests that his crew will retaliate and make a song about the rival's downfall.

I'm the fucking Boss, against all odds
Slim Thug proclaims himself as a dominant and powerful figure in the rap world.

Lil' Zane ass niggaz, y'all some broads and frauds
He insults other rappers and suggests they're weak and fake.

I'll pull your hoe card, snake skin ass bitch
He threatens to expose the rival's true identity and character.

I don't even know you nigga, so I'm making it quick
Slim Thug suggests that he's not even interested in wasting his energy on the rival.

All I know, is that you rolling with two hoes
He accuses the rival of being surrounded by untrustworthy women.

All you gay ass niggaz, need to get on your toes
He insults all rappers who he perceives as being weak or unmanly.

Yeah, I'm serious / And this is one of 3:16 / You bastards, I'm serious / This is only one of 3:16 / Straight up, I'm serious / That was only one of 3:16 / But check this shit out
Slim Thug delivers a warning that he's serious about his intentions and that this is just the beginning of his output.

It's Slim T-H-U-G, about to wreck Big Pic
He identifies himself fully and warns other rappers that he's about to outdo them.

Fuck you and everybody, that you down with
He doesn't care about making friends with other rappers or their crews.

You try to talk that hard shit, like you wanna come fight me
Slim Thug accuses another rapper of talking big and wanting to start a physical altercation.

Knowing damn well, you wanna be just like me
He suggests that the rival rapper may secretly admire and want to emulate him.

Talking down on my click, I'ma back em up
Slim Thug defends his own group and pledges to take action against anyone who criticizes them.

You fuck with Sir or Doodie, and I'ma crack you up
He names two members of his crew and warns rivals not to cross them.

Bitch you ain't in Swishahouse, sucker take off that piece
He accuses another rapper of falsely claiming to be part of Swishahouse and tells him to stop using the name.

Quit trying to use that name, so you can sell in the streets
Slim Thug accuses the rival of using Swishahouse's name to make himself more popular and profitable.

I saw that nigga A.D., and he didn't wanna speak
He suggests that another rapper named A.D. is avoiding him or afraid of him.

Well fuck you too, definition of weak
Slim Thug insults A.D. and suggests that he's weak and cowardly.

Take that fake ass earring, up out your cheek
He criticizes another rapper's fashion choices and suggests that he's trying too hard.

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