The title of a book written by angie Thomas about police brutality towards black people and minorities
The Hate You Give stands for thug which is shortened from
thug life acronym for "The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everyone" this acronym was made by
American rap artist 2Pac (
Tupac Shakur) who was one of the inspirations for the book. ‘The thug life what you give us as seeds grows and blows up in your face’ - Tupac Shakur.