Megan Thee Stallion dedicated her 18th Congressional District Humanitarian Award to her late grandmother.
The “WAP” hitmaker was “honored” to receive the prize in her hometown of Houston — where she was raised after being born in San Antonio — on Sunday, Dec. 12 in recognition of her local philanthropic efforts.
The 26-year-old hip-hop artist said: “I’m so honored. 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.
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