Yung Miami received a major hometown honor over the weekend, earning a ceremonial key and an official proclamation recognizing her contributions to music and culture.
The Miami-born rap star, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, was honored Saturday, Nov. 7, during the America-N-Miami Veterans & Small Business Festival at Zoo Miami. The event celebrated military veterans, local entrepreneurs, community organizations, and entertainment figures who have made an impact in South Florida.
During the ceremony, Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairman Kionne McGhee presented Brownlee with a boxed ceremonial key, while officials also unveiled a proclamation recognizing her achievements. Following the presentation, Yung Miami thanked supporters before performing her hit single “Spend Dat.”
Hometown Star Receives Official Recognition
The honor marks another milestone for Brownlee, who grew up in Miami and nearby Opa-locka before rising to fame as one-half of the platinum-selling rap duo City Girls alongside JT.
County leaders used the proclamation to officially designate October 23, 2026, as Caresha Romeka Brownlee Day, recognizing both her career accomplishments and influence on South Florida culture. The date coincides with the release of her debut solo album, Watch Dis!.
Although the designated day occurred in October, officials formally presented the recognition during Saturday’s festival celebration.
Solo Career Continues to Grow
Brownlee's debut album, Watch Dis!, was released through Uptown Records on Oct. 23 and features appearances from several Florida hip-hop legends, including Trina, Trick Daddy, and Rick Ross.
The project includes the successful single “Spend Dat,” which climbed into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and recently earned platinum certification.
Another notable track, “Dear JT,” offers a personal reflection on Brownlee’s evolving relationship with her longtime City Girls partner.
Following in Trina’s Footsteps
Yung Miami is not the first Miami rap icon to receive such recognition. In 2022, fellow hip-hop star Trina received both a key to the City of Miami and a key to Miami-Dade County during celebrations honoring her contributions to the community and music industry.
Now Brownlee joins that select group of hometown artists whose influence has been formally recognized by local government officials.
The ceremony served as a fitting tribute to a rapper who has grown from a local Miami talent into one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop while continuing to represent the city that helped shape her career.
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