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Megan Thee Stallion dedicated her 18th Congressional District Humanitarian Award to her late grandmother.
The ‘WAP' hitmaker was “honoured” to receieve the prize in her hometown of Houston – where she was raised after being born in San Antonio – on Sunday (12.12.21) in recognition of her local philanthropic efforts.
The 26-year-old hip-hop artist said: “I'm so honoured. It's my responsibility to take care of the city that took care of me. My grandma always taught me to be kind and giving. I learned that from her.”
The ‘Body' rapper – whose real name is Megan Pete – also acknowledged how her mother and grandmother – who both passed away in 2019 – had inspired her to complete her health administration degree after she recently graduated from Texas Southern University.
She said: “I was raised by very giving women so I want to dedicate this award to my grandma because she taught me to be the woman I am today.”
Megan later admitted to being grateful for the “recognition” but that she was “just happy” to help out the city that raised her.
She wrote on Instagram:”Today I was given thee 18th Congressional District of Texas Hero Award by congresswoman @sheilajacksonlee In my hometown HOUSTON TX [three rock on emojis] although I appreciate the recognition I'm just happy that I am able to give back to and put smiles on the faces of the people in my city [strong arm emoji] (sic)”
According to Congresswoman Sheila Lee – who handed out the accolade to the ‘Hot Girl' rapper – the prestigious award is “not given out often” and has a “special promise and special history”.
The Democratic lawmaker said: “This award has not been given out often, or to many. When this award is given, it has that special promise and special history.”
In November 2020, the five-time Grammy Award winner shared about how “hard” going to college – especially juggling a thriving career and during the COVID-19 pandemic – had been.
She said: “School is so hard and online classes are really hard too, but I was already doing online classes before quarantine started. I I had to because I couldn't go on campus anymore. I mean, my focus was definitely better because I didn't have a lot of distractions.”
