Dua Lipa, Janelle Monáe and Lil Nas X also received the honor from The Trevor Project
THE Trevor Project — prominent suicide prevention nonprofit LGBTQ+ — honored Megan Thee Stallion with the award of Mental Health Champion of the Year. The rapper has faced the challenges of her turbulent career with a variety of advocacy efforts, including BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com in 2022, an online wellness hub with resources — including its own Trevor Project — plus therapy directories, crisis lines, and other mental health organizations. The announcement of the award Mental Health Champion of the Year the Megan coincides with the World Mental Health Day. Established by the nearly thirty-year-old organization in 2021, the award has previously been given to Dua Lipa, Dylan Mulvaney, Janelle Monáe and Lil Nas X.
“It is an honor to receive the award for Mental Health Champion this year’s Trevor Project“, he said Megan Thee Stallion in a statement released by the project. “My goal has always been to use my platform to help break stigmas around mental health and provide resources for those seeking safe spaces for honest and candid conversations. Mental health impacts us all, so it’s important to act with love and empathy. I’m grateful to organizations like the Trevor Projectwho are committed to spreading awareness and supporting our youth LGBTQ+ in powerful ways.”
After being shot by Tory Lanez As his career took off in 2020, Megan spoke openly about the psychological torment he faced after the incident and its consequences, including lengthy court proceedings that culminated in the conviction of Lanez in 2022. In 2023, she participated in the “Seize the Awkward” from Ad Councilcreated to break the stigma of mental health among young people. Node PSAshe said: “I was always told I needed to be strong. Tough skin. Tight mouth. Tough as nails. But being everything to everyone — that’s exhausting. They say black people don’t age, but they can. I can. We all can. Guys, it’s okay to not be okay. Reach out to a friend if you notice they’re going through this. No matter who you are, being vulnerable is what makes us whole.”
In 2024, the same year he released “Snake”, a shocking admission of his battles with depression and suicidal ideation, Megan also highlighted her mental health journey in the youth suicide prevention campaign “Never A Bother”, from California Department of Public Health.
According to reports from the Trevor Project39% of young people LGBTQ+ have seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, while 46% of trans and non-binary youth reported the same. Young people LGBTQ+ Black people had higher rates than their white peers, and 21% of Black trans and non-binary youth reported a suicide attempt in the past year.
“Megan Thee Stallion is a champion of mental health in every sense of the word,” said Jaymes BlackCEO of Trevor Project. “Her raw honesty, bold advocacy, and deep love for her community make her an extraordinary role model — especially for young people LGBTQ+ Black people, who face some of the highest rates of discrimination, mental health challenges and suicide risk. The activism of Megan it is not limited to words; it creates real, tangible resources for vulnerable communities that are often overlooked. As a queer person of color, I wish I had someone like Megan to inspire me when I was growing up. Her courage, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy will resonate for generations. Trevor Project is proud to honor their incredible impact, especially at a time when young people LGBTQ+ are being deprived of vital resources. The voice of Megan Thee Stallion It’s not just powerful — it’s essential.”
Throughout his career, Megan embraced communities LGBTQ+ and was also open about her own sexuality, as in “Broke His Heart”, from his third studio album Meganwhere she clearly sings: “I like girls and I like n*ggas, both of ’em gettin’ ate.” Megan and his record label Roc Nation They also faced a lawsuit from a former cameraman who claimed they experienced elements of a hostile work environment under his management, in part because he was gay. Megan and Roc Nation moved to have the case dismissed. A representative of Megan Thee Stallion did not immediately respond to the company’s request for comment. Rolling Stone.
Source: Rollingstone
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