CODE OF ETHICS

First i will start off with one of my favorite quote.

"Let me say for the record, I am not a gangster and never have been. I`m not the thief who grabs your purse.I`m not the guy who jacks your car. I`m not down with the people who steal and hurt others. I`m just a brother who fight back." – Tupac Shakur

Thug's Code of ethics

A code of ethics for thugs is a code created by Tupac and Mutulu Shakur among other individuals sharing the same ideas or philosophies in 1992 to discourage black on black crime, rapes and killings in the communities. The code was specifically laid out and emphasized by Tupac Shakur a leader, an activist, a revolutionary and the most most influencial rapper among others had the vision of uniting people of the same cause together to give “better days” chance in the failing black communities. He has undoubtedly touched the lives of many from all walks of life and redefined the meaning of T.H.U.G L.I.F.E as opposed to the dictionary meaning of the word: The Hate U Give Little Infants F#ck Everybody. What Tupac was getting at, in few words was the society made them who they are and he came to realize that its was a setup, a system designed by white mainstream to keep blacks at bay in despair with twisted ideolgies. This has evidently led many resorting to self destruct measures just to get by: slanging or selling drugs, running trains on sisters, misogyny, killing etc. In essence he saw it fitting for those engaged in making their livelihoods etcetera on the streets to abide by the code of ethics or code of conduct for thugs to protect their essence and thus make those that do not support it to feel at ease in their communities. The following codes can be applied to different walks of life as well.

1. All new Jacks to the game must know: a) He’s going to get rich. b) He’s going to jail. c) He’s going to die.

2. Crew Leaders: You are responsible for legal/financial payment commitments to crew members; your word must be your bond.

3. One crew’s rat is every crew’s rat. Rats are now like a disease; sooner or later we all get it; and they should too.

4. Crew leader and posse should select a diplomat, and should work ways to settle disputes. In unity, there is strength!

5. Car jacking in our Hood is against the Code.

6. Slinging to children is against the Code.

7. Having children slinging is against the Code.

8. No slinging in schools.

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

10. Snitching is not tolerated.

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.



As his works continue to impact our lives, the least we can do is to respect his legacy and remember him for the greater good  he stood behind during his lifetime on earth..