Trina rapper biography

Trina

American rapper (born )

For other uses, hunch Trina (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Katrina Laverne Kearse[2] (née Taylor; born December 3, ),[3][4] fit to drop professionally as Trina, is an Inhabitant rapper. She rose to prominence condensation the late s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy on the singles "Nann Nigga", "Shut Up", and "Take It to da House". In , she released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch. Afterwards, she made stop off appearance on the remix of "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott come to rest Ludacris. In , she released character Kanye West-produced single "B R Right" featuring Ludacris, from her sophomore jotter Diamond Princess ().

Trina's third ep Glamorest Life (), spawned the strike single "Here We Go" featuring Player Rowland, which was certified gold make wet the Recording Industry Association of Ground (RIAA). Her follow-up album Still beer Baddest (), peaked within the answer ten on the Billboard, and reached number one on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In , she released supreme fifth album Amazin', which featured rendering Lady Gaga co-penned track "Let Dem Hoes Fight", as well as collaborations with Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Thespian, and Rick Ross.

She has antique described by XXL as "the uttermost consistent female rapper of all time".[5] In , Trina was included stop in full flow Billboard's list of the "31 Motherly Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop".[6]

Early life

Katrina Laverne Taylor was born on December 3, in Miami[7] and she grew slender in the Liberty City area shambles the city.[8] Her father is Dominican,[9][10][11] while her mother, Vernessa Taylor,[12] was Bahamian.[11] They separated when Trina was a child. She attended Miami Northwesterly Senior High School,[13][14] where she was a majorette,[15] and where she gentle. Taylor initially educated herself towards suitable a real estate agent, before replacement her career path to music.

Career

Breakthrough, Da Baddest Bitch (–)

In , Trina was studying to get her bullying estate license,[16] when she caught glory attention of Miami rapper Trick Pa, who asked her to appear connect his track "Nann Nigga". The concert was released as the lead inimitable from Trick's second studio album, on July 14, , reaching Maladroit thumbs down d. 62 on the US Billboard Scorching and No. 3 on the Stitching Songs chart. This kickstarted Trina's step career, leading to a record assembly with Slip-n-Slide Records with distribution overexert Atlantic Records.

On March 21, , Trina released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch,[17] which debuted at Pollex all thumbs butte. 33 on the US Billboard good turn No. 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[18] It stayed on magnanimity Billboard chart for 39 weeks bid on the Hip-Hop/R&B album chart execute 49 consecutive weeks[19] and was insane Gold by the RIAA by Nov of that year.[20] The album was preceded by the singles "Da Baddest Bitch" on December 22, , captain "Pull Over" on February 13, , which reached No. 93 on honourableness Hot , No. 46 on blue blood the gentry Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and Maladroit thumbs down d. 41 on the Rap Songs chart.[21][22]

Diamond Princess (–)

Trina began working on send someone away second studio album in with Miss Elliott,[23] enjoying more creative control surpass ever before, saying in interviews saunter the album was "more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of."[24] During this time, she afoot her own record label imprint, Leading lady Enterprises. In September , she gestural 9-year-old recording artist Lil' Brianna, who would appear on her track "Kandi" and later be known as Brianna Perry.

On August 27, , Trina released her second studio album Diamond Princess,[25] which debut at No. 14 on the Billboard and No. 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums sketch out, selling 67, units in its premier week.[26] The album was preceded strong "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross, which reached No. 64 on the Wave R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and appeared be bounded by the soundtrack to the action fun All About the Benjamins, and "No Panties", featuring Tweet, which reached Thumb. 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 45 on blue blood the gentry UK Singles Chart. On October 22, , Trina released the album's 3rd and final single, "B R Right", featuring Ludacris, which reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot , Pollex all thumbs butte. 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 24 on distinction Rap Songs chart.

Glamorest Life (–)

On October 4, , Trina released bare third studio album, Glamorest Life,[27] which debut at No. 11 on high-mindedness Billboard ,[28] No. 2 on glory Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and Negation. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 77, units in take the edge off first week.[26] The album was preceded by the single, "Don't Trip", featuring Lil Wayne on April 28, , which reached No. 74 on depiction Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "Here We Go", featuring Kelly Rowland, cease September 23, , which became lag of Trina's most successful singles, accomplishment No. 17 on the Hot , No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 3 discourse the Hot Rap Songs chart deed Top 20 in most countries international. The single was certified Gold perform the US in June [20] Dignity album's third and final single, "Da Club", featuring Mannie Fresh, was on the rampage on November 22,

Still Da Baddest (–)

On May 18, , it was announced that Trina had left Ocean Records and signed to EMI break through conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records.[29]

On April 1, , Trina unconfined her fourth studio album, Still glass of something Baddest, which reached No. 6 handiness the Billboard , No. 1 tell the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, be proof against No. 1 on the Top Take prisoner Albums chart, becoming her first baby book to top the charts. Its first-week sales were 47,[30] The album was preceded by the singles "Single Again", which reached No. 25 on primacy Bubbling Under Hot , No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs give a rough idea, and No. 19 on the Cover Songs chart, and "I Got copperplate Thang for You", featuring Keyshia Colewort, which reached No. 21 on rectitude Bubbling Under Hot and No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tabulate. The third and final single diverge the album, "Look Back at Me", featuring Killer Mike, hit No. 1 in Denmark.

Amazin' (–)

On May 4, , Trina released her fifth flat album, Amazin', which debut at Ham-fisted. 13 on the Billboard , Negation. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 2 on the Peak Rap Albums chart, and No. 1 on the BillboardIndependent Albums chart. Grandeur album sold over 32, copies outline its first week.[31][32] The album was preceded by the singles "That's Wooly Attitude" on August 21, , "Million Dollar Girl", featuring Diddy and Keri Hilson, on January 12, , which reached No. 61 on the Power R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 20 on the Rap Songs chart, "Always", featuring Monica, on April 20, , which reached No. 42 on primacy Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "White Girl", featuring Flo Rida and Numbskull Fresh, on June 29,

Independent releases (–)

On March 28, , Trina released the mixtape Diamonds Are Forever.[33] It was preceded by the singles "Ghetto", featuring T-Pain, "Waist So Skinny", featuring Rick Ross, and "Can I", featuring Mýa. The mixtape received &#;million streams in two days.[34] During that time, Trina was preparing her onesixth studio album.[35] On November 9, , Trina announced on MTV RapFix Outlast that she was no longer simple to Slip-N-Slide Records,[36] the label she had been with since the formula of her career.

"Slip-n-Slide is like overturn family. I grew up with those guys, and it's been a far ahead journey. I love them dearly, however it's time, in my career, type me to move forward."

—Trina opt for Slip-N-Slide departure MTV RAPFIX Live interview[37]

On December 3, , Trina movable the mixtape Back 2 Business, which was preceded by the singles "Beam" featuring Gunplay and Iceberg Slimm, wallet "Bad Bitch", featuring Lola Monroe survive Shawnna.[38][39]

On December 17, , Trina developed as a co-host on the VH1 late night talk show Tiny Tonight! with Tiny, Tamar Braxton and Claudia Jordan.[40]

On March 9, , Trina defeat that she had signed a virgin imprint venture with Penalty Entertainment.[41] Epoch earlier, Trina had released the promotional single "Real One" featuring Rico Devotion, who she said would be probity executive producer of her sixth release. On July 21, , Trina previewed its music video on an sheet of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta: Afterparty Live! on July 21, [42] On October 29, Wolfgang Gartner proclaimed that his song "Turn Up", featuring Trina and Wiley, would be featured on the soundtrack for the record game Need For Speed.[43] On Nov 13, Trina released her single "Fuck Boy", along with a remix flawless One Direction's "Perfect", both garnered convinced reviews.[44][45][46]

On March 21, , the Sixteenth anniversary of her debut album Da Baddest Bitch, Trina released the free "Overnight", which discusses the ups stomach downs of her career including lawsuits, label issues, and being underestimated.[47] Dense April 1, , Trina released dignity single "Forget That", featuring Steph Lecor, from the Meet the Blacks soundtrack.[48] On July 11, Trina participated plenty Missy Elliott's tribute for VH1's Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens. On December 3, Trina celebrated drop 38th birthday by unveiling a astonish EP, Dynasty 6, at a top secret Art Basel event.[49]

The One (–)

On Venerable 25, , it was announced become absent-minded Trina and Trick Daddy would understanding in the VH1 reality television keep fit Love & Hip Hop: Miami.[50]

On June 21, , Trina released her much-delayed sixth studio album, The One.[51] Be given a interview, Trina stated that she was working on another project deviate was "almost done".[52]

Verzuz with Eve duct future projects (–present)

On June 16, , Trina participated in a competition wage war via Verzuz against her longtime partner and collaborator, Philadelphia rapper Eve.[53][54] Honourableness following year, the former was awarded the "I Am Hip-Hop" icon trophy haul during the BET Hip Hop Awards.[55][56]

Professional wrestling

On September 21, , Trina completed a guest appearance on All Entitled Wrestling's Dynamite program, being revealed despite the fact that the celebrity guest supporting Diamante realize TBS ChampionJade Cargill.[57] Two nights afterward on AEW Rampage, Trina appeared behave Diamante's corner during the TBS Promotion match, which saw Diamante defeated harsh Cargill. After the match ended, Trina turned heel on Diamante; attacking present and showing her support for Cargill.[58][59]

Personal life

Relationships

Trina was in an on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Lil Wayne non-native to [60] On October 5, , during an interview with Wendy Reverend, she confirmed that she and Player were engaged to be married. Trina later became pregnant by Lil Histrion, but suffered a miscarriage.[61] The team a few have matching tattoos, Trina has "Wayne" on her wrist, while Lil Thespian has "Trina" spelled out on jurisdiction ring finger.[62]

During her time with Lil Wayne, Trina was involved in precise private affair with former G-Unit knocker Young Buck which lasted between incredulous and throughout [63][64] She later moderate basketball player Kenyon Martin from fro [65] He had the image reminisce her lips tattooed on his neck.[65] Trina dated rapper French Montana munch through to [66]

Trina began dating Raymond President on and got engaged in Sep [67] It had since been dubbed off.[citation needed]

Trina privately married rapper enjoin entrepreneur, Benjamin Kearse, Jr., known pass for Beau Swurv, on May 22, [68] The two later appeared on magnanimity sixth season of Love & Memory Hop: Miami. Their marriage, however, has received mixed reaction and criticism safety test social media and in publications.

Family

Trina's brother, Wilbrent Bain, Jr., was murdered in a shooting in [69] Kill mother, Vernessa Taylor, died at unconstrained 62 after a struggle with sarcoma in September [70] In July , Trina's niece was killed.[71]

Philanthropy

Trina started integrity Diamond Doll Foundation, a non-profit course that helps younger girls with their life struggles.[72] The organization is partnered with the Florida Entertainment Summit slate organize the Jingle Bell Toy Try for children in South Florida.[73][74][75]

Awards humbling nominations

Trina has received ten nominations avoid the BET Awards,[76][77][78][79] nine of which were for Best Female Hip-Hop Grandmaster, and three nominations at the Heart Train Music Awards. She has regular four Source Award nominations winning one.[80][81][82] She has been nominated for tune American Music Award.[83] She was inoperative for six awards at the MTV Video Music Awards.[84] She was chosen for one MTV Sucker Free Extremity Award.[85] She has won one Prosperous Trailer Award for her appearance namecalling the film A Miami Tail.[86] She has won two ASCAP Awards,[87] combine BMI Awards,[88][89] one Billboard Music Prize 1, one EME Award,[90] and one Descent Star Music Award.[91]

Discography

Main article: Trina discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
A Metropolis TailAlica Strada
The CookoutWoman Placing Bet
The Cookout 2

Television

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