Today at City Hall, a prominent resident of Houston will receive his very own proclamation from the mayor, much like the thousands of citizens who have also received such certificates in the past. This particular citizen is named Stayve Jerome Thomas, a gentleman who has been a successful representative of Houston since he first hit the scene in the late '90s, and who in most recent years has used his wealth and fame to feed the city's less fortunate, as well sponsor toy drives benefiting underprivileged children. Most fans know him as Slim Thug these days.

According to the City of Houston, this type of acknowledgment is reserved for outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to society and contributions to the City and citizens of Houston. Today's proclamation will be presented by City Council member Jerry Davis of District B, an area which includes portions of Houston's Northside that have benefited from Thomas' philanthropy, and also where the rapper was raised.

So today is offically #ThuggaDay.

Slim vows, "Since '98 I've been straight, started shinin' out the gate reppin' that Nawf on tape" in the intro to his latest album, Boss Life, and has definitely been rapping about money, cars and women for a long time. The Boss Hogg Outlaw even has a very large tattoo reading "HOUSTON" on his back, always representing his city to the fullest.

Earlier this year, CNN anchor Don Lemon examined the word "thug," and asked on-air if the word itself was racist, and ended the segment with the following quote: "If you don't wanna be treated like a thug, or considered one, then don't act like one."

This of course led to a response from Slim himself, who was given his rap name as a lanky teenager with braids. Here is his response:

Should a man's positive's contributions in the community be questioned or negated by the name he chooses to carry? Is a rapper not a musician, and a musician an artist, someone who by definition has the ability to interpret the world and produce content in their own, personal way?

Whether you agree or disagree with Sim Thug receiving his day from the mayor, the ceremony will take place today at City Hall, and Rocks Off will most certainly be in attendance. Stay tuned for photos and a recap of the historic event.

Turn the page to see a few of the best #THUGGADAY tweets.

Today is my day TURN UPPPPPPP!!!! #THUGGADAY nobody has to work or go to school — IG:HOGGLIFE101 (@slimthugga) February 25, 2014

Let me know if u need a note — IG:HOGGLIFE101 (@slimthugga) February 24, 2014

This dude @slimthugga out here grinding motivates the hell out of me! Anybody can make it if you give maximum effort! — T Bailey (@tbaileyjr) February 23, 2014

The homie @slimthugga got his own day! From the Homestead blocks all the way to the top! & it don't stop ☝️ — DeVontre Barlow (@BooAllMighty) February 21, 2014

Its #ThuggaDay and im at school?! Can the government realize we need to be celebrating right now! @slimthugga — Natashaaa ✨ (@MichelleKFC) February 25, 2014

So Magnolia ISD, can you please explain to me why I am here on such an important day? WHY huh? WHY! #THUGGADAY — (@CristianMerkaa) February 25, 2014

I just left my job because #BOSSOFALLBOSSES told me im off #THUGGADAY — BrianIzaguirre (@kingtokesupreme) February 25, 2014

@slimthugga next year all schools need to be shut down. #thuggaday — Alek † (@Kill_Alek) February 25, 2014

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