Megan Thee Stallion just added another major honor to her growing list of achievements. The Grammy Award–winning rapper has been named Mental Health Champion of the Year by The Trevor Project, recognizing her continued advocacy for mental health awareness, particularly among BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth.
Honoring Mental Health Advocacy
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the annual award celebrates public figures who use their platforms to challenge stigma and promote conversations about mental well-being. Megan now joins an inspiring list of past honorees, including Dua Lipa, Dylan Mulvaney, Janelle Monáe, and Lil Nas X.
Building Resources and Safe Spaces
Through her Pete & Thomas Foundation, named after her late parents, Megan continues to support initiatives that focus on education, housing, health, and wellness for underserved communities. In 2022, she launched BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com, a free online resource connecting visitors to therapy directories, crisis hotlines, and mental health organizations—including The Trevor Project.
Leading National Mental Health Campaigns
Megan’s advocacy extends far beyond her music. She partnered with the California Department of Public Health for its “Never a Bother” suicide prevention campaign and joined the Ad Council’s “Seize the Awkward” initiative to encourage open dialogue about mental health. She’s also headlined Los Angeles Pride and spoken out against homophobia within the music industry.
Megan’s Message of Love and Empathy
In her acceptance statement, Megan emphasized her mission to use her platform for change:
“My goal has always been to use my platform to help break stigmas around mental health and provide resources for those seeking safe spaces to have honest and heartfelt conversations,” she said. “Mental health impacts all of us, so it’s important to lead with love and empathy. I’m grateful for organizations like The Trevor Project that are committed to spreading awareness and supporting our LGBTQ+ youth in powerful ways.”
The Trevor Project’s Praise
The Trevor Project’s CEO, Jaymes Black, praised Megan as “an extraordinary role model,” especially for Black LGBTQ+ youth.
“Her raw honesty, bold advocacy, and deep love for her community make her an extraordinary role model,” Black said. “Megan’s activism doesn’t just stop at words; she builds real, tangible resources for vulnerable communities that are too often overlooked. As a queer Black person, I wish I had someone like Megan to look up to when I was growing up.”
A Well-Deserved Recognition
Megan Thee Stallion becomes the fifth honoree to receive The Trevor Project’s Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Her continued commitment to advocacy, community empowerment, and mental health awareness cements her legacy not just as a performer, but as a true champion for change.
Congrats, Hottie Queen! 💅🏽
