TRAE 'DA TRUTH' SPEAKS OUT...TO PATH MEGAzine on RADIO ONE, GIVING BACK, AND HIS FAITH IN GOD

Trae 'Da Truth,' a  Houston born rapper speaks on giving back to the community, the incident that got him banned from Radio One, and his faith in God to www.pathmagazine.com. Trae along with Houston Texans Defensive Tackle, Amobi Okoye  stopped for an interview in Houston's Cuney Homes Apartment with Path's Christin Gordon to share why it is important that they give back to the community . 

Trae is a well known rap artist in Houston and worldwide.  Trae along with his cousinZ-Ro  is a part of the underground rap collectiveS.U.C.(SCREWED UP CLICK) Trae and Z-RO,  along with Trae's other cousin Dougie D, are the founding members of the group Guerilla Maab.

 Trae hosted the second annual Trae Day in July 2009 near Texas Southern University when it was marred by gun violence at the end of the event.  When he explained to the “Madd Hadda Morning Show” at radio station KBXX "97.9 The Box" that he did not condone the shooting, he was accused by one of the personalities of being responsible for the violence because of his lyrical content.  When Trae retaliated against her on a mixtape, KBXX banned Trae's music and contributed music from the station then ordered their personalities not to play his music.   It caused backlash in the music community as several DJ's at KBXX were terminated from their positions because they played songs that featured Trae.  Due to his inability and hindrance from being able to promote his music in Houston as a result, Trae has filed a lawsuit with KBXX early in 2010 citing damages to his career.  VIA:WWW.PATHMAGAZINE.COM

In 2008, Trae was awarded by the mayor of Houston, Bill White , and Council Member Perter Brown with his own day, Trae Day, in honor of his outstanding work within the community. This is the first time the honor has been extended to a rap artist. Trae Day was celebrated July 22, 2008.