Trick Daddy is calling out critics after he received a new title this week alongside longtime collaborator Trina as the Miami rap icons were awarded honorary doctorate degrees in Texas for their cultural contributions to Hip-Hop and their influence on the city that raised them.
The Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University presented the honors on Sunday (September 28), recognizing both artists for their decades-long impact on music and their commitment to the South Florida community. The pair helped define the sound of Miami rap in the late ’90s and early 2000s with hits like “Nann” and “Take It to Da House.”
However, it appears not everybody was pleased for them.
“A lot of people had a lot of negative s### to say,” Ricky Daddy said 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,
because they don’t owe me s###,” before continuing.
“But when somebody give me an honorary doctor, I appreciate that,” he said. “It means a lot to me.”
Trina Celebrates Honorary Degree
Trina, who proudly posted footage of the ceremony on Instagram, captioned the moment with a simple but powerful statement: “Dr. Katrina.”
Before she was crowned “The Baddest B*tch,” Trina was studying for her real estate license.
Trick Daddy saw her potential and brought her into the studio, launching a career that would help shape the voice of Southern Hip-Hop. Their chemistry on records became a blueprint for Miami’s gritty, bass-heavy sound.
Trick Daddy, a Liberty City native, was one of the first Miami rappers to break into the national spotlight. His raw delivery and street-rooted lyrics made him a household name, and his collaborations with Trina elevated both of their careers.
The duo’s influence extended beyond music. They’ve remained active in their hometown, using their platforms to uplift Miami and encourage new voices in the region’s Hip-Hop scene.
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