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The War & Treaty’s Michael Trotter Jr. Recalls Getting ‘Stabbed’ at Age 12 in a Gang: ‘That Was the Turning Point’


The War and Treaty's Michael Trotter Jr. is opening up about the rough journey that led him to where he is today.

The duo is the latest guest on Bunnie XO ‘s Dumb Blonde podcast, where Trotter shared his experience with gangs and family trauma. The War and Treaty were one of two country acts nominated in the Grammys’ best new artist category in 2024; the other was Jelly Roll, Bunnie XO’s husband. You got Jelly Roll, a tatted-face rapper who can sing a little bit, and Mike and Tanya, these Black, overweight, gospel-trained singers.

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