Trick Daddy on Naming His Albums "Thug" for 2pac: Pac is the Greatest Rapper to Walk Earth (Part 8)

Watch Full Interview:    • Trick Daddy Tells His Life Story (Full Int...   Part 9:    • Trick Daddy on Getting Trina to Rap on "Na...   Part 7:    • Trick Daddy on Fat Joe Saying He Discovere...   Part 1:    • Trick Daddy on His Mom Having 11 Kids by 1...   -------- Trick Daddy expressed his reverence for the late Tupac Shakur, declaring him the "greatest rapper ever to walk Earth." Trick Daddy, who debuted his first album "Based on a True Story" in the mid-90s revealed how unprepared he was for the music industry, likening it to a "dope game" with its kingpins and co-conspirators. By his second album, he had changed his name by dropping the "dollars" and was starting to make his mark. His respect for Tupac was evident in the naming of his subsequent albums, adopting the word "Thug" in homage to Tupac who popularized it. Trick Daddy also spoke about his humble background that mirrored Tupac’s, including a mother who lived through segregation, building a deep connection between him and the late rapper. A highlight of Trick Daddy's career was when his song premiered during a radio interview, symbolizing his breakthrough moment in the industry.