Young Thug Reflects On Success & Not "Giving A Damn About" What People Think

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The rapper also spoke about his mother defeating cancer, his deaf brother gaining the ability to hear, and his other brother serving out a life sentence.

If you're focused on moving up and moving on, Young Thug doesn't believe that you should be concerned with the opinions of others. The Georgia artist is one of the leading forces in the Rap game and due to his success, all of his loved ones are cared for financially. The rapper makes sure that everyone on his team is taken care of, and in a video, Thugger explained why he doesn't pay attention to what anyone says or does because he's way too blessed to be stressed.

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"One year ago my brother had a life sentence plus twelve years. You think I give a damn about what a n*gga or a pussy ass b*tch think? I made it," said the rapper. "I did it. I'm gon' live life to the fullest." He added, "I got a brother that can't hear. He's deaf. His name is Greg. In about two weeks he go to surgery. He gon' be able to hear. You think I give a damn, my dear?"

"Just about nine or eleven months ago, my mom had cancer 'til God answered. It's gone, kids. She's legit," he continued, stating that he doesn't care about having friends. "This is just for all the young entrepreneurs that's taking care of business but still worried about how a motherf*cka look at them and how they're viewed. Sometimes, I have to come to my senses like bruh, all my people's straight, bruh. My whole family is straight. All my homies, all my twins, they straight. Everybody who I really love is really straight. They don't want for anything. I could care less what a n*gga or a b*tch think."

Swipe below to watch Thugger share his thoughts.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.