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: Watch Young Thug read the lyrics to "Best Friend" to catch the nuances of his unique delivery. The "Thug Life" Meme Culture

Outside of music, the term exploded into internet culture through the "" meme format, which typically features people (or animals) performing unexpected, "gangsta" acts in everyday situations. : Watch Young Thug read the lyrics to

In the 2010s and 2020s, Young Thug (Jeffery Williams) took the persona in a completely different direction, using it as a platform for avant-garde fashion and vocal experimentation. : There are extensive compilations of "thug life"

: There are extensive compilations of "thug life" moments in games like Grand Theft Auto 5 that highlight the trend's longevity. Perspective & Context : Watch Young Thug read the lyrics to

“Thug has become a kind of status symbol, an unadulterated modern version of the give-no-rock star.” GQ · 10 years ago