Who is Trick Daddy?

Trick Daddy is an American rapper from Miami, Florida. He was born Maurice Young on September 27th, 1973 in Liberty City, an impoverished area of Miami. Trick Daddy has been active in the music industry since 1997 and is a multi-platinum selling artist. He has released several albums and mixtapes, with his most successful album being 2001's Thugs Are Us.

Career Highlights

Trick Daddy's debut album was Based on a True Story, released in 1997. The album was very successful and went gold in the US. His follow up album www.thug.com was released in 1999 and went platinum in the US. His most successful album to date, Thugs Are Us, was released in 2001 and went double platinum in the US. The album featured the hit singles ""I'm a Thug"" and ""In da Wind"".

Awards & Accolades

Over the years Trick Daddy has won several awards for his music including two Source Awards for Best New Artist and Best Solo Rap Performance. He was also nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Album.

Collaborations

Trick Daddy has collaborated with many other artists over the years including Cee Lo Green, Twista, Ludacris, T.I., and Rick Ross. His most successful collaborations were with Cee Lo Green on the hit single ""In da Wind"" and with T.I. on the hit single ""Bet That"".

Legacy

Trick Daddy is one of the most influential rappers to come out of Miami and has had a lasting impact on the city's hip hop culture. His unique style of rap has been praised by many other artists over the years and he has been credited with pioneering the Miami Bass sound.