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The Book Of Considerations: The Code of T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E.

This is merely a suggestion for your consideration. This deals with a code of conduct created by Mr. Tupac A. Shakur. The acronym mentioned (T.he H.ate U. G.ive L.ittle I.nfants F.ucks E.veryone) has gained popularity, but most things that have value are taken and sold at face value and even that face gets manipulated and distorted by those selling it, for their reasons of taking your money for it. to further understand dealing with T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. and whatever other reasons, to bring balance to the communities effected by this cycle for one, this document was created. to fully understand, and not disrespect what T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. is, this is shared. This is not our document, but some aspects of it fall in line with ways to help balance society and so it is shared. Thank you to Tupac Shakur and Mutulu Shakur for doing this, and those who felt it important enough to keep it going.


Taken from "www.ThuglifeArmy.com ".

The CODE OF THUGLIFE is a thing Tupac Shakur was working on before he was removed. I am very interested in this project, as i feel it is a thing that is needed in the areas (i would say urban, but inner-city is just the impact zone, the fallout goes well beyond "urban" and "ghetto") where applicable, yet the influences of the dominant cultures is failing them. This is one of the products of that culture which i feel should be embraced. The students should dish this out in schools, as i doubt the school board will accept it. Basically, its a way of being which is geared towards the though of "if you're going to do wrong, do it right." I cannot pass judgment on the actions of those described in the following guidelines, but i did grow up in these situations, so i feel it is important for those living in this, for those raised in this, to consider it, and act accordingly.

CODE OF THUG LIFE

"I didn’t create T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E., I diagnosed it." – Tupac Shakur.

In 1992 at the ‘Truc Picnic’ in Cali, Tupac was instrumental in getting rival members of the Crips and Bloods to sign the Code Of THUG LIFE. He and Mutulu Shakur had helped write up the ‘code’ , with help from other ‘og’s’. The Code of THUG LIFE is listed here.It details do's and don''ts for being a righteous thug and banger.


Code OF THUG LIFE:

1. All new Jacks to the game must know: a) He’s going to get rich. b) He’s going to jail. c) He’s going to die.

2. Crew Leaders: You are responsible for legal/financial payment commitments to crew members; your word must be your bond.

3. One crew’s rat is every crew’s rat. Rats are now like a disease; sooner or later we all get it; and they should too.

4. Crew leader and posse should select a diplomat, and should work ways to settle disputes. In unity, there is strength!

5. Car jacking in our Hood is against the Code.

6. Slinging to children is against the Code.

7. Having children slinging is against the Code.

8. No slinging in schools.

9. Since the rat Nicky Barnes opened his mouth; ratting has become accepted by some. We’re not having it.

10. Snitches is outta here.

11. The Boys in Blue don’t run nothing; we do. Control the Hood, and make it safe for squares.

12. No slinging to pregnant Sisters. That’s baby killing; that’s genocide!

13. Know your target, who’s the real enemy.

14. Civilians are not a target and should be spared.

15. Harm to children will not be forgiven.

16. Attacking someone’s home where their family is known to reside, must be altered or checked.

17. Senseless brutality and rape must stop.

18. Our old folks must not be abused.

19. Respect our Sisters. Respect our Brothers.

20. Sisters in the Life must be respected if they respect themselves.

21. Military disputes concerning business areas within the community must be handled professionally and not on the block.

22. No shooting at parties.

23. Concerts and parties are neutral territories; no shooting!

24. Know the Code; it’s for everyone.

25. Be a real ruff neck. Be down with the code of the Thug Life.

26. Protect yourself at all times..

Some other Interpretations:

Thug Life means - The Hate U Gave Lil'' Infants Fucks Everyone.

NIGGA means - Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished.  

OUTLAW stands for ''Operating Under Thug Laws As Warriors''

MOB stands for Member Of Bloods and /or Money Over Bitches



Again, this is presented just to educate you about options and ways of doing things. It just a suggestion given for your consideration. What is for you, understand, and move accordingly. What is not for you, leave it alone.















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