 Aside from his solo career, Trae is also known as a member of the underground rap collective Screwed Up Click, as well as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo ABN, and one of the founding members of the group Guerilla Maab, alongside fellow rappers Z-Ro and Dougie D.

Trae Tha Truth gained exposure on the Houston rap scene in 1998, when he made his rapping debut with a guest appearance on Z-Ro's album "Look What You Did to Me".In 2003, he began his solo career with the album "Losing Composure".2004's "Same Thing Different Day", 2006's "Restless", and 2007's "Life Goes On" followed shortly after.