Wahida Clark was born in Trenton, New Jersey. While incarcerated at a woman's federal camp in Lexington, Kentucky, she began writing fiction. Her first two novels, Thugs and the Women Who Love Them and Every Thug Needs a Lady, appeared on the Essence bestsellers list. Her other works include Thug Matrimony, Payback with Ya Life, and The Golden Hustla. Her title, Honor Thy Thug, made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2013.
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