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.