Young Thug Says The Phrase "Clout Chasing" Is Dead: "You Really Bullying A N***a"

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He says some people are inspired, not chasing clout.

Thugger is calling for the term "clout chasing" to die a miserable death, as the rapper recently expressed his dislike for the phrase. Young Thug uploaded a series of video clips on his Instagram Story where he shared his thoughts about how people are misusing "clout chasing." The 27-year-old rapper says that the people being accused of "clout chasing" may actually be inspired by someone, so calling them anything less is a form of bullying. 

"Y'all n*ggas who are firm believers in that 'clout chasing' word...let me tell y'all buster asses something," Thugger begins. "Stop saying a n*gga clout chasing. That's some bullying sh*t. You really bullying a n*gga. Some n*ggas don't even be clout chasing. Some n*ggas be inspired by sh*t they see. All that 'Aw, n*ggas wanna stand behind rappers.' This n*gga might look up to me...he might be inspired by me. The way I got-damn carry myself, n*gga. This n*gga wanna get some money and carry himself the same way."

He continues, "I'm doing this sh*t for all the right reasons. Y'all fake bully asses some b*tches anyway. Every n*gga running around talking about clout chasing, y'all n*ggas b*tches." He goes on to say that he's ending the term altogether. "Every n*gga that say that clout chasing word, y'all n*gga lames. Clout chasing, that word gone. From now on, ain't no such thing as clout chasing. 'Cause I damn sure run behind Jay Z but I know I ain't no clout chasing n*gga. I'm rich as a motherf*cker. So all that clout chasing, y'all n*ggas b*tches." Should the world shun the term "clout chasing" from now on?


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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.