HOUSTON — Houston's hometown hero is getting the recognition he rightfully deserves.
Rapper and philanthropist Trae tha Truth was honored with Joe Biden's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in Houston on Friday.
When he first learned of his award, he posted to his Instagram, "God is Key… Blessed… This is Huge, Comin from where we come from we never Receive things like this."
The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award is an annual event held to honor those "who exhibit outstanding character, work ethic and dedication to their communities." This is the second year the ceremony is being held in Houston.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, former Houston Texans guard Chester Pitts and popular North Little Rock Police Officer Tommy Norman will also be receiving the award at the Houston ceremony.
Recipients must have performed more than 4,000 hours of community service.
"I probably quadrupled that," Trae said.
That's no joke. Whenever a crisis hits home, Trae inevitably appears.
Trae the Truth has been a pillar in the Houston community since Hurricane Harvey. When no less than 50 inches of rain plummeted the Houston area during the 2017 weather event, Trae immediately went into action by rescuing dozens of residents from their homes and setting up supply drives for those in need.
Since then, Trae has been an active voice in the community, protesting against police brutality and still deploring his Relief Gang during major weather events.
"Not getting too spiritual, but I believe God has things happen for a reason so some of the situations we may be going through maybe to bring some of us closer, maybe wake up calls, maybe situations to toughen us up," Trae said.
The rapper just recently opened an ice cream shop in the Katy area which employs adults with special needs.