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

He says some people are inspired, not chasing clout.

BYErika Marie
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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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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.