Code Of THUG LIFE Lyrics

9. Since the rat Nicky Barnes opened his mouth; ratting has become accepted by some. We’re not having it.


10. Snitches is outta here.


11. The Boys in Blue don’t run nothing; we do. Control the Hood, and make it safe for squares.


12. No slinging to pregnant Sisters. That’s baby killing; that’s genocide!


13. Know your target, who’s the real enemy.


14. Civilians are not a target and should be spared.


15. Harm to children will not be forgiven.


16. Attacking someone’s home where their family is known to reside, must be altered or checked.


17. Senseless brutality and rape must stop.

18. Our old folks must not be abused.


19. Respect our Sisters. Respect our Brothers.


20. Sisters in the Life must be respected if they respect themselves.


21. Military disputes concerning business areas within the community must be handled professionally and not on the block.


22. No shooting at parties.


23. Concerts and parties are neutral territories; no shooting!


24. Know the Code; it’s for everyone.


25. Be a real ruff neck. Be down with the code of the Thug Life.


26. Protect yourself at all times..

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Code of THUG LIFE, created by Tupac Shakur, Mutulu Shakur and many other THUGs to be obeyed by rival thug groups.

Created in 1992, the Code targeted the rival Crisps and Blood gangs to settle down disputes in the best possible way.

The Code of THUG LIFE was NOT officially signed by any “thug groups”.

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January 1, 1992
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