Rapper Trae The Truth has decided to file a lawsuit against Houston radio station; Radio One and 97.9 KBXX, The Box after they banned his music from receiving airplay and then began interfering in his relationships with other music industry artists and professionals.
It’s alleged that Trae became the subject of a radio ban after radio host DJ Nnete claimed that his music played a role in causing violence at a public festival that he sponsored.
"I would not have filed a lawsuit, but when other people started being hurt by this ban, I knew I had to stand up," says Trae. "I just could not let any more people suffer and be punished by the radio station over this ridiculous vendetta."
The suit also alleges that a radio station staff member was suspended for a week and a half without pay for making a mixtape outside of work that featured Trae's music. He later had to cut ties with Trae. Radio veterans Kracker Nuttz were fired from the station after 12 years for playing a Chamillionaire track that featured Trae. Other relationships have suffered due to the ban.
James Prince CEO of Rap-A-Lot Records states, “This ban is sabotaging his career”.... "Having run a record label for over twenty years, I've never seen anything like this."
Trae is suing for general damages to his reputation, character, standing in the community, mental suffering, loss of professional opportunities, performance revenue, record royalties and other damages.
In 2008, Trae was honoured by Houston Mayor Bill White and Council Member Peter Brown with his own "Trae Day" in honour of his outstanding community service.
