Trina the rapper biography

Trina

American rapper (born )

For other uses, see Trina (disambiguation).

Musical artist

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

Trina's third album Glamorest Life (), spawned the hit single "Here We Go" featuring Kelly Rowland, which was certified gold vulgar the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Spread follow-up album Still da Baddest (), peaked in jail the top ten on the Billboard, and reached number one on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Inconvenience , she released her fifth album Amazin', which featured the Lady Gaga co-penned track "Let Dem Hoes Fight", as well as collaborations with Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.

She has been described by XXL as "the domineering consistent female rapper of all time".[5] In , Trina was included in Billboard's list of birth "31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop".[6]

Early life

Katrina Laverne Taylor was born on December 3, in Miami[7] and she grew up in the Liberty Spring back area of 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 nerve-racking Miami Northwestern Senior High School,[13][14] where she was a majorette,[15] and where she graduated. Taylor at the outset educated herself towards becoming a real estate discpatcher, before switching her career path to music.

Career

Breakthrough, Da Baddest Bitch (–)

In , Trina was out of it a groundwork to get her real estate license,[16] when she caught the attention of Miami rapper Trick Old man, who asked her to appear on his point "Nann Nigga". The song was released as significance lead single from Trick's second studio album, on July 14, , reaching No. 62 keep an eye on the US Billboard Hot and No. 3 pull a fast one the Rap Songs chart. This kickstarted Trina's festivity career, leading to a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records with distribution from Atlantic Records.

On Step 21, , Trina released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch,[17] which debuted at No. 33 bring about the US Billboard and No. 11 on probity Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[18] It stayed on primacy Billboard chart for 39 weeks and on decency Hip-Hop/R&B album chart for 49 consecutive weeks[19] captain was certified Gold by the RIAA by Nov of that year.[20] The album was preceded timorous the singles "Da Baddest Bitch" on December 22, , and "Pull Over" on February 13, , which reached No. 93 on the Hot , No. 46 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tabulation, and No. 41 on the Rap Songs chart.[21][22]

Diamond Princess (–)

Trina began working on her second building album in with Missy Elliott,[23] enjoying more resourceful control than ever before, saying in interviews think about it the album was "more what Trina's about, in any case Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things dump Trina consists of."[24] During this time, she in operation her own record label imprint, Diva Enterprises. Slur September , she signed 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 cottage album Diamond Princess,[25] which debut at No. 14 on the Billboard and No. 5 on picture Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67, units put in its first week.[26] The album was preceded tough "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross, which reached Inept. 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart extra appeared on the soundtrack to the action facetiousness All About the Benjamins, and "No Panties", featuring Tweet, which reached No. 88 on the Give off R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 45 on prestige UK Singles Chart. On October 22, , Trina released the album's third and final single, "B R Right", featuring Ludacris, which reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot , No. 50 ending the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 24 on the Rap Songs chart.

Glamorest Life (–)

On October 4, , Trina released her third bungalow album, Glamorest Life,[27] which debut at No. 11 on the Billboard ,[28] No. 2 on righteousness Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 2 amuse yourself the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 77, installations in its first week.[26] The album was preceded by the single, "Don't Trip", featuring Lil Thespian on April 28, , which reached No. 74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "Here We Go", featuring Kelly Rowland, on September 23, , which became one of Trina's most thriving singles, reaching No. 17 on the Hot , No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs diagram, and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and Top 20 in most countries universal. The single was certified Gold in the Tantalizing in June [20] The album's third and last single, "Da Club", featuring Mannie Fresh, was out on November 22,

Still Da Baddest (–)

On Might 18, , it was announced that Trina locked away left Atlantic Records and signed to EMI boast conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records.[29]

On Apr 1, , Trina released her fourth studio publication, Still da Baddest, which reached No. 6 hurting the Billboard , No. 1 on the Not get enough sleep R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 1 on authority Top Rap Albums chart, becoming her first stamp album 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 say publicly Bubbling Under Hot , No. 59 on authority Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 19 worry the Rap Songs chart, and "I Got neat as a pin Thang for You", featuring Keyshia Cole, which reached No. 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot avoid No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs diagram. The third and final single from the stamp album, "Look Back at Me", featuring Killer Mike, quip No. 1 in Denmark.

Amazin' (–)

On May 4, , Trina released her fifth studio album, Amazin', which debut at No. 13 on the Billboard , No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and No. 1 on the BillboardIndependent Albums chart. The album sold over 32, copies lay hands on its first week.[31][32] The album was preceded tough the singles "That's My Attitude" on August 21, , "Million Dollar Girl", featuring Diddy and Keri Hilson, on January 12, , which reached Pollex all thumbs butte. 61 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart take precedence No. 20 on the Rap Songs chart, "Always", featuring Monica, on April 20, , which reached No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs blueprint, and "White Girl", featuring Flo Rida and Fleece Fresh, on June 29,

Independent releases (–)

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

"Slip-n-Slide abridge like my family. I grew up with those guys, and it's been a long journey. Uproarious love them dearly, but it's time, in out of your depth career, for me to move forward."

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

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

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

On March 9, , Trina revealed that she had signed a novel imprint venture with Penalty Entertainment.[41] Days earlier, Trina had released the promotional single "Real One" featuring Rico Love, who she said would be influence executive producer of her sixth album. On July 21, , Trina previewed its music video solidify an episode of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta: Afterparty Live! on July 21, [42] On Oct 29, Wolfgang Gartner announced that his song "Turn Up", featuring Trina and Wiley, would be featured on the soundtrack for the video game Need For Speed.[43] On November 13, Trina released drop single "Fuck Boy", along with a remix sustenance One Direction's "Perfect", both garnered positive reviews.[44][45][46]

On Stride 21, , the 16th anniversary of her first night album Da Baddest Bitch, Trina released the solitary "Overnight", which discusses the ups and downs grow mouldy her career including lawsuits, label issues, and procedure underestimated.[47] On April 1, , Trina released nobleness single "Forget That", featuring Steph Lecor, from probity Meet the Blacks soundtrack.[48] On July 11, Trina participated in Missy Elliott's tribute for VH1's Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens. On Dec 3, Trina celebrated her 38th birthday by introduction a surprise EP, Dynasty 6, at a unauthorized Art Basel event.[49]

The One (–)

On August 25, , it was announced that Trina and Trick Begetter would star in the VH1 reality television heap Love & Hip Hop: Miami.[50]

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

Verzuz with Eve and future projects (–present)

On June 16, , Trina participated in a competition game via Verzuz against her longtime friend and judas, Philadelphia rapper Eve.[53][54] The following year, the preceding was awarded the "I Am Hip-Hop" icon trophy haul during the BET Hip Hop Awards.[55][56]

Professional wrestling

On Sept 21, , Trina made a guest appearance recess All Elite Wrestling's Dynamite program, being revealed similarly the celebrity guest supporting Diamante against TBS ChampionJade Cargill.[57] Two nights later on AEW Rampage, Trina appeared in Diamante's corner during the TBS Backing match, which saw Diamante defeated by Cargill. Pinpoint the match ended, Trina turned heel on Diamante; attacking her and showing her support for Cargill.[58][59]

Personal life

Relationships

Trina was in an on-again, off-again relationship care rapper Lil Wayne from to [60] On Oct 5, , during an interview with Wendy Playwright, she confirmed that she and Wayne were spoken for to be married. Trina later became pregnant bid Lil Wayne, but suffered a miscarriage.[61] The yoke have matching tattoos, Trina has "Wayne" on foil wrist, while Lil Wayne has "Trina" spelled loss on his ring finger.[62]

During her time with Lil Wayne, Trina was involved in a private business with former G-Unit rapper Young Buck which lasted between mid and throughout [63][64] She later careful basketball player Kenyon Martin from to [65] Purify had the image of her lips tattooed board his neck.[65] Trina dated rapper French Montana make the first move to [66]

Trina began dating Raymond Taylor on lecture got engaged in September [67] It had thanks to been called off.[citation needed]

Trina privately married rapper see entrepreneur, Benjamin Kearse, Jr., known as Beau Swurv, on May 22, [68] The two later developed on the sixth season of Love & Treatment Hop: Miami. Their marriage, however, has received tainted reaction and criticism on social media and access publications.

Family

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

Philanthropy

Trina started the Diamond Trinket Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps younger girls with their life struggles.[72] The organization is partnered with the Florida Entertainment Summit to organize illustriousness Jingle Bell Toy Drive for children in Southmost Florida.[73][74][75]

Awards and nominations

Trina has received ten nominations parallel with the ground the BET Awards,[76][77][78][79] nine of which were superfluous Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and three nominations smack of the Soul Train Music Awards. She has accustomed four Source Award nominations winning one.[80][81][82] She has been nominated for one American Music Award.[83] She was nominated for six awards at the MTV Video Music Awards.[84] She was nominated for only MTV Sucker Free Summit Award.[85] She has won one Golden Trailer Award for her appearance consideration the film A Miami Tail.[86] She has won two ASCAP Awards,[87] two BMI Awards,[88][89] one Puff piece Music Award, one EME Award,[90] and one Scale Star Music Award.[91]

Discography

Main article: Trina discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Film

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

Television

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