“When a real nigga hold you down, you supposed to drown.” — Kanye West Bella lived by this infamous quote, but she was the main one doing all of the “holding down” in her relationship with Thug. Thug was on a come-up and he had sworn that he would take Bella along with him. This young couple had been through everything together—from family opposition, to giving up on dreams. They may have been broke and starving, but they did it together. Bella didn’t mind going through the struggle as long as she had her long-term boyfriend by her side. It was Thug and Bella against the world, at least that’s what it felt like. Many people would have thought that she was crazy, but she knew that the reward would be great for sticking by her man throughout his tough times. After all, she’d seen it several times where the men applauded and spoiled their women as soon as they came up. All she wanted to do is live up to those popular relationship goals. Bella fell in love with Thug’s character and never what he could do for her. Truth be told, he could do nothing for her… yet. It was more so about what Bella could do for him when he was down and out. She showered Thug with love, compassion, and support. She nursed him and encouraged him to fulfill his dream of becoming a certified D-boy. She was there every step of the way. But what happens when a man is so focused on coming up that he slowly starts to leave you behind? Do you catch up or give up? — Bella