Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae tha Truth joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to talk about his and Clint’s friendship, learning to appreciate soccer, surviving in the music industry, his work with the local community, parenting and more.

How Trae met Clint (1:25): The Big Hawk connection, Dempsey’s got bars, exposure to soccer, maintaining relationships, using social media to plant seeds.

Motivation (10:35): Building a legacy, giving back to the community, overcoming obstacles as a young artist.

Trae Day (18:15): Accepting accolades, providing a platform for special needs families, being a father and a mentor.

The music industry (27:30): Being an old head and the parallels with the sports world, relationships with other rappers.

Teetotal (34:08): Getting shot, perception vs. reality, finding fulfillment through being an entertainer, entrepreneurship, World Cup coming to Texas.

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