Frazier Thompson is better known as Trae. Nicknamed “Da Truth,” Trae is a secular rapper swarming in controversy. However the controversy didn’t come by what he did, but by what he was trying to do.
In 2008, Trae was awarded by the mayor of Houston, Bill White, and Council Member Peter 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.
Trae then 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.
In the interview with Path MEGAzine, we speak to the rapper about the controversy, his charitable efforts, the community he loves, and his faith in God. Tune into the interview as we speak to Trae, members of the “Brick Boys,” and Houston Texans Defensive Tackle Amobi Okoye.
