Trae Day

Trae Day is an annual community event hosted by Trae tha Truth in his hometown of Houston, Texas. It has been officiated by the then-mayor Bill White, where Trae became the first rapper to be awarded his own day in Houston in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors.
== Background ==
The event is to raise support of anti-violence, though in its second annual year, it ended with eight people being shot. The Madd Hatta Morning Show's Nnete Inyangumia placed blame on Trae's lyrical content, to which Trae fired back with a diss on "Uptown": 'The world hating on me like Nnete's fat ass.' This resulted in Radio One blackballing the rapper's music, which extended to 53 stations in 16 markets. He filed a lawsuit due to other people being impacted by this ban. He elaborated, "They fired DJs, they keepin' people from gettin' advertising for shows if they book me. It's affecting a lot of people, so that's why I have to fight. I couldn't let this ridiculous vendetta affect any more people. I got a certain type of respect in the streets, that's why they call me Tha Truth. And I gotta speak the truth. I gotta stand up for what's right.""Interview: Trae Tha Truth On Being Banned From Radio One & His Friendship With Lupe Fiasco". Complex. September 7, 2010.
In 2010, it focused on Stop Teen Violence, where the lineup included Lupe Fiasco, Young Buck, Yo Gotti, Wacka Flocka, Sean Garrett, and more.Watkins, Greg (June 22, 2010). "Trae Taps Lupe, Wacka Flocka, DJ Khaled For 2010 "Trae Day"". AllHipHop. Trae noted to MTV News, "It was really a blessing, man, to do the event again for the kids. It was crazy how much it rained, but we still did it.""Young Money, Lupe Fiasco Join Trae Tha Truth For Trae Day In Houston". MTV.
In 2011, Fiasco participated in the event again, which was held in the parking lot of the Houston Independent School District's Delmar Stadium. Bun B told MTV News, "Trae Day is and has always been about Trae wanting to give back to the community. I think we should acknowledge the fact that someone wants to give back to their community. Trae is not the only person from Houston who has gained from the benefit of the community so we have to definitely honor someone who takes the initiative to give back to his people. And we also have to honor the city of Houston for recognizing and acknowledging him for what he's done for the community." Fiasco said, "It's a beautiful thing for the community. Trae has always been a dude with a good heart that represents the streets of Houston—both sides of it, not just the gangsta side, but also the normal, regular side of it. And he's doing something for the kids. I'm down with that in any way, shape, or form no matter who is doing it."Bobb, Maurice (July 23, 2011). "Trae Day Draws Lupe Fiasco, Tity Boi, Bun B And More". MTV.
== Set list ==
=== 2011 ===
# "Hip-Hop Saved My Life"
# "Out of My Head"
# "The Show Goes On"
== Date ==
Date 	Date 	City 	Venue
Thurs	July 22, 2010	Houston	International Ballroom
Fri 	July 22, 2011	Houston	Delmar Stadium
== References ==
Category:2010 live performances
Category:2011 live performances
Category:Events