Don Lemon talks with Slim Thug about the Definition of "Thug"

Slim Thug sits down with Don Lemon on Outfront and explains his definiton of the word "Thug".

Miss Info reports:

Last week, CNN's Don Lemon reported on a video that went viral on YouTube of a toddler in Omaha, Nebraska cursing at his parents. The clip, which hit Lemon personally, triggered the journalist to speak out on “the thug cycle” and if the word “thug” is racist. After airing on CNN's OutFront last Friday, Slim Thug hit Twitter to give his thoughts on Don Lemon's segment. On Wednesday evening, Slim Thug appeared on OutFront with Lemon to discuss his thoughts on the word, personal encounters of racism, and music listeners tying in his stage name with lyrical content. 

Check out the clip below. How do you define "Thug"?

#QTNA: Do you feel the word "Thug" is racist?

Don Lemon touched on the subject about the Nebraska toddler who has been called a “thug baby” due to a viral video posted on the police website.

Don took a different approach to the situation and asking if the term "thug" was racist. Don questioned if it was racist to describe a two year old child as a "thug".  The reasoning behind this statement was due to how "thugs" are perceived culturally. He  pointed out even though "thug" is associated with the hip-hop community,the word is not just limited to that one genre. he shows how every class type, race, and genre of music have made a reference to the word at some point in time.  

Lemon made the following statement; 

Why not take the outrage you have behind that and use the energy for good to actually stop a detrimental cycle of any name? Why take ownership of thuggery? There’s nothing flattering or enticing about being a thug. And why get mad that someone calls you the very same name you call yourself? If you don’t want to treated like a thug or considered one, then don’t act like one. That’s the message that parents should be sending to their children.

Watch the clip below.