BY: Jasmine Franklin
Published 2 days ago
Megan Thee Stallion, aka Megan Pete, is being recognized for more than her chart-topping hits. The Trevor Project has named the Grammy-winning rapper its 2025 “Mental Health Champion” of the Year. She has been open about her experiences with loss, trauma, and depression. As a result, her honesty has helped many fans feel less alone. The femcee uses her platform to encourage people to speak openly about their struggles and reach out for help.
How Megan Thee Stallion Earned the Trevor Project’s ‘Mental Health Champion’ Award
The Trevor Project chose the rapper for her continued work to break the stigma around mental health. She has shown a deep commitment to emotional well-being. Her message encourages honesty, healing, and support for those facing mental health challenges. Through her music and public advocacy, she has helped normalize discussions around therapy, grief, and self-care.
“Megan Thee Stallion is a mental health champion in every sense of the word,” said Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project. Her raw honesty, bold advocacy, and deep love for her community make her an extraordinary role model – particularly for Black LGBTQ+ youth, who face some of the highest rates of discrimination, mental health challenges, and suicide risk. Megan’s activism doesn’t just stop at words; she builds real, tangible resources for vulnerable communities that are too often overlooked or left behind.”
Black noted that as a queer Black person growing up, he wishes he had someone like Pete to look up to.
“Her courage, her authenticity, and her unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy will echo for generations,” Black added. The Trevor Project is proud to honor her incredible impact, especially at a time when LGBTQ+ young people are being stripped of life-saving resources. Megan Thee Stallion’s voice is not just powerful. It’s essential.”
Her influence reaches beyond music. She founded the Pete & Thomas Foundation in honor of her late parents. The nonprofit supports women, children, seniors, and underserved communities through education, housing, health, and wellness programs. It also funds mental health campaigns, scholarships, and wellness events in Houston and across the country.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Reaction
Pete expressed deep gratitude after being named The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year.
“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,” Pete said via The Trevor Project. “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.”
Pete’s message comes from experience. She has spoken openly about her own battles with anxiety and depression, especially after losing both of her parents. Her 2023 single “Cobra” captured that pain, revealing how fame and grief can collide. The song marked a turning point, showing her fans that vulnerability and strength can exist side by side.
Her Journey With Mental Health
Pete’s journey inspired her advocacy. She also launched BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com, a free wellness hub offering therapy directories, LGBTQ+ helplines, and mental health resources. The site makes getting help easier and shows that caring for your mind and body are equally important.
Per The Trevor Project, in 2024, she joined “Never A Bother,” a youth suicide prevention campaign. Partnered with the California Department of Public Health, the campaign encourages young people to reach out for help. She also partnered with the Ad Council’s “Seize the Awkward” campaign to remind others that even the strongest people need support.
As she continues to break new ground in both music and philanthropy, Pete remains focused on using her voice for good. The Trevor Project’s recognition reinforces her role as a champion for wellness and a powerful example of strength, transparency, and care. Her journey reminds fans that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that vulnerability can be its own form of power.
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