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.
Love 4 Ya
Slim Thug Lyrics
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Playa time dream team, ball more than the king
I guess it's in my blood stream, to be about my green
A new face on the scene, I'm the rap game rookie
Trying to do something new, I'm tired of cooking up cookies
We getting paid down here, living laid down here
Hit the club with bald fades, and braids down here
Slim, E and P, we Texas best
You can't mess with the Tex, Boss Hogg on chops
When I park at the club, my rims don't stop
They keep cutting, ten G's for these with the button
In the DTS strutting, I ain't want for nothing
From the bottom to the top, and I can't fail
I'm in a click about they mail, I know you can tell
We living swell, cause we got a lot of thangs to sell
I know the FED's on my trail, but I'm giving em hell
(Hook)
Have you ever met them thugs, that can ride like us
Cutting corners burning blocks, looking fly as us
Endo hydro, getting high as us
With the bad yellow broad, on the side of us
In Slim Thug's song Love 4 Ya, he talks about himself and his crew, the "playa time dream team," and their obsession with making money. He establishes from the outset that they are not satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to innovate and stay ahead of the game. Slim Thug presents himself as a "rap game rookie" who is trying to do something new and different, signaling a willingness to take risks and experiment creatively. This is highlighted in his dissatisfaction with "cooking up cookies" or sticking to tried and tested methods of making money.
The hook of the song is all about the swagger and confidence that Slim Thug and his crew embody. They are unlike any other "thugs" out there because they "ride like us" and "look fly as us." They are always chasing after the next high and enjoying the spoils of their hard work. The bad yellow broad on the side of them is a symbol of their success and the luxurious lifestyle they can afford.
Overall, the song is an anthem to living life to the fullest and never settling for less. Slim Thug and his crew are unapologetic about their obsession with money and the finer things in life, and they want everyone to know it.
Line by Line Meaning
Playa time dream team, ball more than the king
We are a team of skilled players and we are better than even the most talented and well-known players.
I guess it's in my blood stream, to be about my green
Making money is a natural part of who I am and what I do.
A new face on the scene, I'm the rap game rookie
I'm a fresh, new presence in the rap game, still working to establish myself.
Trying to do something new, I'm tired of cooking up cookies
I'm looking for new and innovative ways to make music, rather than following the same old formulas.
We getting paid down here, living laid down here
We're making a lot of money and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle in our Texas community.
Hit the club with bald fades, and braids down here
We go out to clubs looking fresh and stylish, with bald fades and braids as our go-to hairstyles.
Slim, E and P, we Texas best
The three of us - Slim, E, and P - represent the best of Texas in terms of music and culture.
We three hard young G's, that don't settle for less
We are tough and determined, and we always strive for the best.
You can't mess with the Tex, Boss Hogg on chops
Don't underestimate the power of Texas and the swagger of Boss Hogg.
When I park at the club, my rims don't stop
My car has rims that keep spinning even when I park it, showing off my wealth and status.
They keep cutting, ten G's for these with the button
My rims are so valuable that they cost $10,000, and they have a button that keeps them spinning.
In the DTS strutting, I ain't want for nothing
I strut around in my Cadillac DTS, feeling confident and satisfied with my life.
From the bottom to the top, and I can't fail
I've worked my way up from humble beginnings and I'm not going to fail now.
I'm in a click about they mail, I know you can tell
I'm part of a group that's all about making money, and you can see it in everything we do.
We living swell, cause we got a lot of thangs to sell
We're living well because we have many valuable products and services to sell.
I know the FED's on my trail, but I'm giving em hell
I'm aware that the authorities are keeping an eye on me, but I'm determined to keep pursuing my goals anyway.
Have you ever met them thugs, that can ride like us
Do you know any other tough guys who can ride around as smoothly and confidently as we do?
Cutting corners burning blocks, looking fly as us
We drive around confidently and quickly, cutting corners and blazing past blocks, while looking stylish and flashy.
Endo hydro, getting high as us
We smoke high-quality marijuana, known as endo or hydro, and no one does it better than us.
With the bad yellow broad, on the side of us
We have a beautiful woman with us, with yellow skin, and she is just one example of the many fine women who surround us.
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.