On the night of February 13, several media outlets from the Houston area were invited to attend a private dinner with Slim Thug. In honor of Black History Month, the dinner celebrated Slim Thug for making history for over 2 decades.

Media reps could partake in good drinks, food, and conversation and take photos with the Houston rapper. The event offered a chance to ask Slim anything and everything, and the reps were not shy to ask those very real and raw questions, which Slim humbly answered.

The night kicked off at Juliet Restaurant, and reps were greeted in a private room well set and fit for a family-style meal. Servers provided appetizers and The Bombay Bramble cocktail menu consisted of two specially crafted cocktails – “The Boss Hogg” and “Sugar Daddy Slim”.

Slim arrived shortly after the food was served, and greeted the media reps with a calm, cool, collected vibe in a casual outfit, chain, and shades.

Slim readily answered all the questions, including questions about his recent travels to Dubai and his favorite trip of all, Africa. He also talked about his clothing line, Hogg Life, and new project that is set to release soon in collaboration with DJ Michael Watts and Baby Sam. He also talked about his first reality show experience on College Hill: Celebrity Edition. “It was a positive experience”. One show we might not catch him on anytime soon is Love and Hip Hop. Slim jokingly shared that we will not be seeing him on that show, but that he enjoyed his College Hill experience.

Another question was about his upbringing and staying humble as an underground artist. “Don’t get too high and too low. Let people inspire you and keep you going.”

One reporter asked, “When did you think this could be my career?” (referring to award winning entertainment career).

Slim responded, “When my mix tapes sold and I saw it make money. Once I saw that the light clicked and I was like this is it, I took it more serious than anybody. I wanted to take myself to the next level. Doing it your way gives you a confidence seeing yourself sell records. “

Another questioned asked about his thoughts on the importance of mental health.

“I’m in survival mode. With black men, I don’t think they get the help that they need, and a lot of people walk around and we quick to say they crazy. We expect them to perform like everyone else and treat him or her like they OK. Honestly it can be deeper than what it looks like on the surface.”

As for the Houston hip hop scene, Slim described it in one word, “aggressive.”

“A lot of talented people from Houston making big moves, and I just want to see all of us celebrated and keep it alive.”

Slim Thug’s next concert will be at RISE Rooftop on Thurs. Feb 23rd.