Maurice Samuel Young, born September 27, 1974, in Miami, Florida, rose to fame
as Trick Daddy, a prominent rapper. Growing up in Liberty City’s "Pork-N-Beans"
housing complex, he faced a turbulent youth, including drug-related arrests and
a prison stint. After his release, Ted Lucas of Slip-n-Slide Records encouraged
him to pursue music.
Trick Daddy debuted with Based on a True Story (1997), followed by www.thug.com
(1998), featuring the hit "Nann Nigga". His collaboration with Atlantic Records
led to albums like Book of Thugs (2000) and Thug Holiday (2002), showcasing hits
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