Young Thug

2022 - 12 - 22

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Young Thug's Sister Reveals Acronym Behind His Stage Name (HYPEBEAST)

Unbeknownst to his fan base, HiDoraah explained why his brother chose to name himself Young Thug as his stage name. She recently tweeted, “Thug = Truly. Humble.

YOUNG TRULY HUMBLE UNDER GOD. God,” wrote Doraah.”Young Truly Humble Under God. Unbeknownst to his fan base, HiDoraah explained why his brother chose to name himself Young Thug as his stage name.

Young Thug's Sister Breaks Down the Meaning Behind Thug's Faith ... (Complex)

Thug's sister HiDoraah shared the “Thug” in Young Thug is actually an acronym related to his spiritual side. Her brother currently awaits trial.

Can y’all please stop? So can y’all please stop that? “Can y’all please stop saying that people ratted, and people this-and-that?” White said. Y’all tripping.” While many fans assumed the name was a reference to the artist’s alleged gang ties, his sister claimed “Thug” was an acronym inspired by his modest and spiritual side. The posts came as Thug awaits trial on gang-related charges.

Young Thug's Sister Unpacks Meaning Behind Rapper's Stage Name (HipHopDX)

Young Thug's sister has taken a moment to break down how her brother got his stage name, and noted that his moniker doesn't mean what people think it means.

[Young Thug was arrested with Gunna and 26 others on racketeering charges](https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70182/title.young-thug-appears-in-court-gunna-police-custody-ysl-rico-indictment) related to his Young Slime Life label back in 2021, which prosecutors allege is a criminal street gang that claims affiliation with the Bloods. He is being wronged by our system.” “Can y’all please stop saying then people write it and this and that? Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, said the rapper is innocent of all of the charges and is a victim of the system. So can y’all please stop that. [sister most recently came to the defense of Gunna,](https://hiphopdx.com/news/young-thug-sister-defends-gunna-snitch-label) demanding people stop calling him a snitch after the “Drip Harder” rapper agreed to a plea deal and was released from jail.

Young Thug's Sister Says His Name Is an Acronym, Spells Out What ... (XXLMAG.COM)

Young Thug's sister, HiDoraah, has revealed that his rap name is actually an acronym and has spelled out exactly what it stands for.

[Young Thug](https://www.xxlmag.com/young-thug-tweeting-prison-people-confused/)'s acronym and its meaning comes during an extremely trying time for Thugger, [YSL](https://www.xxlmag.com/young-thug-teen-arrested-threaten-sheriff-ysl-member-not-released-jail/) and the rest of the Williams family. As previously reported, Young Thug has been in prison since May of this year on [various charges](https://www.xxlmag.com/young-thug-new-gang-drug-gun-charges-rico-case/) that primarily include allegedly violating the State of Georgia's [Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)](https://www.xxlmag.com/young-thug-gunna-ysl-associates-arrested-rico-charges/), and is set to stand trial beginning on Jan. HiDorraah, also known by her government name, Dora Williams, explained why her currently incarcerated brother chose ["Young Thug"](https://www.xxlmag.com/young-thug-court-hearing-interrupted-pornographic-video/) as his rap game moniker and its impactful significance to the [YSL](https://www.xxlmag.com/tags/ysl/) founder. [Young Thug](https://www.xxlmag.com/playboi-carti-young-thug-future-songs-leak/), [born Jeffery Lamar Williams](https://www.xxlmag.com/rappers-real-names-travis-scott-cardi-b-drake/), came up with the powerful acronym himself prior to his rise to prominence as one of the most popular rappers in the game. Young Thug." God," wrote Doraah."

Young Thug's Sister Explains Surprising Meaning Behind His Stage Name (Yahoo Entertainment)