Trick Daddy is asking out critics after he acquired a brand new title this week alongside longtime collaborator Trina because the Miami rap icons had been awarded honorary doctorate levels in Texas for his or her cultural contributions to Hip-Hop and their affect on town that raised them.

The Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University introduced the honors on Sunday (September 28), recognizing each artists for his or her decades-long influence on music and their dedication to the South Florida neighborhood. The pair helped outline the sound of Miami rap within the late ’90s and early 2000s with hits like “Nann” and “Take It to Da House.”

However, it seems not all people was happy for them.

“A lot of people had a lot of negative s### to say,” Ricky Daddy mentioned in a video Tuesday (September 30). “I’m that little kid that was born second out of 11 kids… b#### ain’t ever gave me s### but welfare, food stamps, WIC. B#### gave me free lunch in school. Nobody never gave me s###.”

He continued, “I got caught trafficking cocaine. They gave me a prison number. I violated probation when I got out of prison, they gave me a letter with that prison number. Now, as far as BET is concerned, as far as MTV, Billboard, as far as any other award shows, from TV, from radio, from daytime television, to the movies, the Oscars, the Grammys, they never gave me s###. Nobody gave me s###. And I’m not mad at them.”

Trick Daddy added, “I’m not mad at them,

as a result of they don’t owe me s###,” earlier than persevering with.

“But when somebody give me an honorary doctor, I appreciate that,” he mentioned. “It means a lot to me.”

Trina Celebrates Honorary Degree

Trina, who proudly posted footage of the ceremony on Instagram, captioned the second with a easy however highly effective assertion: “Dr. Katrina.”

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Before she was topped “The Baddest B*tch,” Trina was finding out for her actual property license.

Trick Daddy noticed her potential and introduced her into the studio, launching a profession that will assist form the voice of Southern Hip-Hop. Their chemistry on information turned a blueprint for Miami’s gritty, bass-heavy sound.

Trick Daddy, a Liberty City native, was one of many first Miami rappers to interrupt into the nationwide highlight. His uncooked supply and street-rooted lyrics made him a family identify, and his collaborations with Trina elevated each of their careers.

The duo’s affect prolonged past music. They’ve remained energetic of their hometown, utilizing their platforms to uplift Miami and encourage new voices within the area’s Hip-Hop scene. 

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