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].”
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 how “hard” going to college — especially while juggling a thriving career 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 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.”
