IF you’ve been scrolling through TikTok comments in 2022 – you have probably seen a lot of “Top G” mentions.
The phrase is everywhere on TikTok – but why? If you don’t know the context behind this trending comment, then here’s everything you need to know.
What does Top G mean?
Top G means ”Top Gangster” – a phrase that describes someone who is feared and respected by all.
The word Top in the English language, refers to the highest in position, rank or degree.
And the G in the phrase – stands for gangster.
This modern day slang is used by many as a way to greet their closest friends.
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok in 2022 then this is a phrase you’ll have seen hundreds of times – as it floods content creators’ comment sections.
And that’s all down to viral internet star Andrew Tate.
According to Tate, in one of his many controversial podcasts he described a person who is a Top G – as an individual who is “capable in all realms”.
In his opinion these individuals have to be competent in all areas and be proficient in whatever they do in order to be called a “Top G”.
Tate then went on to say being a Top G means that you’re dangerous at everything – and that’s why he said that he’s one.
The self-proclaimed ”Top G” told listeners of his podcast that people will be intimidated when they are competing against him.
He said: ”If you’re competing against me, part of you is going to be like—not him, is there anyone else?”
And he’s not the only Tate in his family that he believes deserves this title – he also refers to his father, Emroy Tate, as a man who possessed these traits.
Talking about his late father, Tate said: ”Sheer indefatigablity and unmatched perspicacity, made him a feared opponent in all realms of human endeavour.”
Emroy was an American international master of chess.
What does G mean in text?
G has multiple meanings in text – and one of them is gangster.
But many people interpret the slang use of G differently.
Some use G over text when referring to a close friend or the word girl, such as in the phrase “Hey g”.
“Can I have a g?” can refer to wanting a grand – £1,000 – or a gram of illegal drugs