Slim Thug: Biography in Details
Who is Slim Thug?
Slim Thug is an American rapper. Slim Thug gained mainstream recognition for his work in the Mike Jones’ hit single, ‘Still Tippin’. Moreover, his debut album, ‘Already Platinum’ premiered in number 2 on the Billboard 200 charts of 2005.
Slim Thug tested positive for Coronavirus
The rapper revealed on March 24, 2020, that he has been tested positive for the COVID-19 through a video on Instagram. In the video, he revealed that he had a fever and cough so he went to get tested and the report was positive.
He urged everyone to stay home in quarantine and said that he is feeling fine now. He assured the fans that he was okay now but asked everyone to stay in self-isolation.
Slim Thug: Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Childhood, Ethnicity
Slim Thug was born as Stayve Jerome Thomas on September 8, 1980, in Houston, Texas. As of 2020, his age is 39. There is no information about his parents. Similarly, he has not revealed anything about his siblings.
Slim Thug spent his childhood days on the Northside of Houston and had learned early that only those who work really hard for what they desired would enjoy the benefits of a successful life. His mother worked multiple jobs for her family. He performed freestyle raps in a local high school since the age of 17.
His ethnicity is African-American.
Education: School/College, University
There is no information about his educational background. Slim Thug has not revealed anything about his educational qualifications.
Slim Thug: Professional Life, Career
Slim Thug has given many great hits and contributed a lot to the hip-hop world. His successful debut album, Already Platinum which he recorded with Star Trek Entertainment and Interscope Records sold over 130k copies in the opening week and charted at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
From his first album, the rapper started gaining recognition. He also featured in some hit singles including Luxurious with Gwen Stefani, Check on It with Beyonce and Still Tippin’ with Mike Jones.
Slim Thug released his second album, Boss of All Bosses in 2009 and it ranked at number #15 on the US Billboard 200. Following thet, he released his other albums in the latter stage of his career like ‘Boyz N Blue, Back by Blockular Demand: Serve and Collect II, and Server & Collect with Boss Hogg Outlawz.
How much is Slim Thug worth?
The American rapper has an estimated net worth of around $2 million. His main source of earnings is his career as a rapper. His gold-certified debut album sold more than 500k units and earned him more than $500k. Similarly, his second album, ‘Boss of All Bosses’ sold more than 32k units in the first week.
Slim Thug is an expensive car and jewelry enthusiast. He has shown his jewelry collection on Instagram worth over $800k.
Rumors and Controversy
The thug was accused of making racist comments against black women back in 2010. In a Vibe blog, the rapper said,
“It’s hard to trust a Black woman [sometimes] because a lot of Black women’s mind frame is that the man gotta do everything for her — he gotta pay for this, he gotta pay for that, and if it ain’t about then a lot of them ain’t f—— with him,” Slim said. The rapper then explained that he had hit the jackpot with his mixed girlfriend. “My girl is Black and White. I guess the half White in her is where she still cooks and do all the s— that I say, so we make it. She just takes care of me and I like that. She doesn’t be begging and I don’t gotta buy her all this crazy a– s—.”
This received a lot of backlashes and caused quite a stir in the media. However, he was quick to defend himself. He admitted that he said a few things that might have offended a lot of black women. But also pointed out that a blog is an opinion though and he did not understand why they were mad at him.
How tall is Slim Thug?
The rapper stands at a height of around 6 feet 5 inches. His weight is around 111 kg. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Slim Thug is active on social media sites. He is active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has around 311.9k followers on Twitter and around 1 million followers on Facebook. Similarly, he has around 1.4 million followers on Instagram.
Slim Thug’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Sunday |
| 2025 | September | Monday |
| 2026 | September | Tuesday |
| 2027 | September | Wednesday |
| 2028 | September | Friday |