Trick Daddy
Maurice Samuel Young
Trick Daddy is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1996.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- From
- Miami, Florida
- Born
- September 27, 1974
- Years active
- 1996–present
Early life
Raised in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Maurice Young emerged from one of the city's toughest areas to become a local rap icon.
Career
With anthems like "Nann" and "I'm a Thug," he became a cornerstone of Miami hip-hop and co-founded the city's sound alongside Trina and Slip-n-Slide Records.
Major achievements
He charted several gold and platinum albums and is celebrated as a foundational Miami artist.
Legacy
Trick Daddy helped put Miami street rap on the national map in the late 1990s and 2000s.
References
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