"I'm a Thug" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy, and the second single from his fourth studio album Thugs Are Us (2001). Produced by Righteous Funk Boogie, it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Trick Daddy's second highest-charting song, behind "Let's Go".
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| Released | May 24, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Righteous Funk Boogie | |||
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The track serves as an ode to Trick Daddy's labelmate Buddy Roe, who at the time was serving a life term in federal prison for possession of cocaine. Lyrically, Trick raps about being perceived as a bad person due to his race and resemblance to a thug, in contrast to who he really is, and condemns the judicial system.[1][2] The track also features a choir of children singing about being a "thug" with enthusiasm.[1][3]
Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic cited the song as a highlight of Thugs Are Us.[4]
The official music video was directed by Nick Quested. In one moment in the video, Trick hands out treats from an ice cream truck to a bunch of kids running toward him.[1]
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 8 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[7] | 16 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
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