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.