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			{{short description\|American rapper (born 1976)}}
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			'''Katrina Laverne Kearse'''<ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jYXEUrsSvs \|title=All Things Keyshia Ka'oir Episode #6 FT Trina \|date=2024-10-18 \|last=Keyshia Ka'oir \|access-date=2024-11-19 \|via=YouTube}}</ref> (née '''Taylor'''; born December 3, 1970),<ref>{{cite tweet\|user=TRINArockstarr\|number=531909420272607232\|title=My birthday is on December 3rd 👀RT @diamond_lol: Can you give me a bday shout out on December 3rd on IG👀👀👀😘 @TRINArockstarr #AskTrina \|date=November 10, 2014\|access-date=January 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.thevogue.com/artists/trina/ \|title=Trina \|date=2024-10-18 \|access-date=2024-11-19 \|via=The Vogue}}</ref> known professionally as '''Trina''', is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s for her collaborations with ] on the singles "]", "]", and "]". In 2000, she released her debut album '']''. Afterwards, she made an appearance on the remix of "]" by ] and ]. In 2002, she released the ]-produced single "]" featuring Ludacris, from her sophomore album '']'' (2002).
	'''Katrina Laverne Taylor''' (born December 3, 1978),<ref name="allmusic" /> better known by her ] '''Trina''', is an ] ], ] and ] from ], ]. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on ]'s second studio album '']'' to the single "]".She scored her first top five on the ] as a feature artist on ] single ]. Two years later,trina scored her own on top twenty single,on the ] with her hit single ] featuring ],which became her first worldwide hit.Trina has released five moderately successful studio albums and has been named ''The Most Consistent Female Rapper of All-Time by XXL Magazine''.<ref>, xxlmag.com</ref>

			Trina's third album '']'' (2005), spawned the hit single "]" featuring ], which was certified ] by the ] (RIAA). Her follow-up album '']'' (2008), peaked within the top ten on the '']'' ], and reached number one on the US ]. In 2010, she released her fifth album ], which featured the ] co-penned track "Let Dem Hoes Fight", as well as collaborations with ], ], ], and ].
	==Early life==
	Trina's parents were separated while she was growing up. She lived in both the ] housing projects in Miami and Pembroke Pines of Florida.<ref name="official bio">{{cite web\|title=Pressure Makes Diamonds\|url=http://www.trina-online.com/bio.html\|publisher=Slip-N-Slide Records\|year=2008\|archiveurl=http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090331205703/http://www.trina-online.com/bio.html\|archivedate=March 31, 2009}}</ref>

			She has been described by '']'' as "the most consistent female rapper of all time".<ref>{{cite magazine \| url=http://www.xxlmag.com/bloggers/2010/09/trina-is-the-most-consistent-female-rapper-of-all-time/ \| magazine=XXL\| title=Trina is the Most Consistent Female Rapper of All-Time \| date=September 15, 2010 \| access-date=September 3, 2012}}</ref> In 2014, Trina was included in '']''{{'}}s list of the "31 Female Rappers Who Changed ]".<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5923011/ladies-first-31-female-rappers-who-changed-hip-hop?page=0%2C12\|title=Ladies First: 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
	==Music career==
	===1998–2000: Career Beginning and ''Da Baddest Bitch''===
	Miami rapper Trick Daddy approached Trina in 1998 to be featured on his song "Nann Nigga". The song was later released as the lead single from his second studio album, '']'', which was released in September 1998. The single later became a hit as it reached number sixty-two on the US ] and number three on the ] chart. Thanks to the success of the single, Trina gained popularity and signed a record deal with ] with distribution from ]. Trina subsequently began work on her debut album.

			== Early life ==
	On March 21, 2000, Trina's debut album '']'' was released.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.amazon.com/Da-Baddest-Bitch-Trina/dp/B00004R8Q5/ \|title=Da Baddest Bitch: Trina: Music \|publisher=Amazon.com \|date=2000-03-21\|accessdate=2011-02-23}}</ref> The album debuted at number thirty-three on the US ] and number eleven on the ] chart.<ref name="Billboard albums">{{cite web\|url={{Allmusic\|class=artist\|id=p282926/charts-awards\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Trina > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums\|publisher=allmusic\|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}</ref> ''Da Baddest Bitch'' was certified ] in November 2000 by the ].<ref name="RIAA"></ref> It stayed on the ] chart for twenty-nine weeks and on the ] chart for forty-nine consecutive weeks.<ref name="Billboard DBB">{{Cite web \| url=http://www.billboard.com/#/album/trina/da-baddest-b-h/413145 \| title=Da Baddest Bitch - Trina \| work=Billboard \| accessdate=May 15, 2011}}</ref>
			Katrina Laverne Taylor was born on December 3, 1976 in ]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Trina - Biography \|url=https://www.iheart.com/artist/trina-28637/ \|website=] \|access-date=July 9, 2022}}</ref> and she grew up in the ] area of the city.<ref name="official bio">{{cite web\|title=Pressure Makes Diamonds\|url=http://www.trina-online.com/bio.html\|publisher=Slip-N-Slide Records\|year=2008\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331205703/http://www.trina-online.com/bio.html\|archive-date=March 31, 2009}}</ref> Her father is ],<ref name="Baller 2005">{{cite web\|last=Lopez\|first=David\|title=Trina: Evolving\|url=http://www.ballerstatus.net/features/read/id/27616284/\|website=BallerStatus.net\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206080150/http://www.ballerstatus.net/features/read/id/27616284/\|date=October 24, 2005\|archive-date=December 6, 2006\|access-date=December 21, 2012\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/rapper-trina-breaks-down-her-latina-roots\|title=Rapper Trina Talks About Being Latina; Katrina Taylor<!-- Bot generated title -->\|website=Latina.com\|access-date=September 16, 2015\|archive-date=March 4, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055416/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/rapper-trina-breaks-down-her-latina-roots\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="BitchieLife" /> while her mother, Vernessa Taylor,<ref>{{Cite web\|title=21 Years After Her Debut, Trina Is Still 'Da Baddest'\|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/21-years-after-her-debut-trina-is-still-da-baddest/\|access-date=June 28, 2021\|website=Essence\|date=June 17, 2021 \|language=en-US}}</ref> was ].<ref name=BitchieLife>{{cite web\|url=http://bitchielife.necolebitchie.com/2010/08/exclusive-interview-trina-talks-beef-break-ups-and-ballers/\|title=Exclusive Interview: Trina talks Beef, Break-ups, and Ballers!\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021065345/http://bitchielife.necolebitchie.com/2010/08/exclusive-interview-trina-talks-beef-break-ups-and-ballers/\|archive-date=October 21, 2010\|year=2010 \|publisher=Necole Bitchie}}</ref> They separated when Trina was a child. She attended ],<ref name="New Times 1999">{{cite news\|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1999-08-26/news/ghetto-glorious/full\|title=Ghetto Glorious\|last=Korten\|first=Tristram\|date=August 26, 1999\|newspaper=]\|access-date=March 17, 2009\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106121532/http://www.miaminewtimes.com:80/1999-08-26/news/ghetto-glorious/full\|archivedate=January 6, 2015\|url-status=dead\|quote=...another Liberty City native, 24-year-old Katrina Taylor, better known as Trina, will command the future. }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://mianor.enschool.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=740310&type=u\|title=Miami Northwestern Senior High School\|website=mianor.enschool.org\|language=en\|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> where she was a ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/trina-is-miamis-best-female-rapper-ever-9449037\|title=Trina: The One and Only Queen of Hip-Hop\|first=Ryan\|last=Pfeffer\|date=June 27, 2017\|website=Miaminewtimes.com}}</ref> and where she graduated. Taylor initially educated herself towards becoming a ], before switching her career path to music.

			== Career ==
	The album was preceded by the lead single "]" in February 2000. The single failed to chart on any chart but the ] chart, on which it reached number sixty-four. The second and final single from the album, "Pull Over", was released in June 2000 and became a mild hit as it reached number ninety-three on the ], number forty-six on the ] chart and number forty-one on the ] chart.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/song/trina/pull-over/3483712</ref><ref></ref>
			=== Breakthrough, ''Da Baddest Bitch'' (1998–2000) ===
			In 1998, Trina was studying to get her real estate license,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/already-south-floridas-baddest-diamond-princess-rapper-trina-has-upgraded-again-6334315\|title=Already South Florida's Baddest Diamond Princess, Rapper Trina Has Upgraded Again\|first=Esther\|last=Park\|date=May 6, 2010\|website=New Times Broward-Palm Beach}}</ref> when she caught the attention of Miami rapper ], who asked her to appear on his track "]". The song was released as the lead single from Trick's second studio album, '']'' on July 14, 1998, reaching No. 62 on the US ] and No. 3 on the ] chart. This kickstarted Trina's rap career, leading to a record deal with ] with distribution from ].

			On March 21, 2000, Trina released her debut album '']'',<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Da-Baddest-Bitch-Trina/dp/B00004R8Q5/ \|title=Da Baddest Bitch: Trina: Music \|website=Amazon.com \|date=March 21, 2000\|access-date=February 23, 2011}}</ref> which debuted at No. 33 on the US ] and No. 11 on the ] chart.<ref name="Billboard albums">{{cite web\|url={{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p282926/charts-awards\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Trina > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums\|website=]\|access-date=April 11, 2010}}</ref> It stayed on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart for 39 weeks and on the Hip-Hop/R&B album chart for 49 consecutive weeks<ref name="Billboard DBB">{{cite web \| url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=trina\|chart=all}} \| title=Da Baddest Bitch – Trina \| website=Billboard.com \| access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref> and was ] by the ] by November of that year.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web\|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database\|title=RIAA – Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – March 09, 2015\|website=Riaa.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> The album was preceded by the singles "]" on December 22, 1999, and "]" on February 13, 2000, which reached No. 93 on the Hot 100, No. 46 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 41 on the Rap Songs chart.<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=trina\|chart=all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/trina-p282926/charts-awards/billboard-singles\|title=Trina – Awards – AllMusic\|first=Heather\|last=Phares\|website=]\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
	===2000–2003: ''Diamond Princess''===
	After promotion for her debut album ended in mid-2000, Trina began recording music with ] to create her second studio album.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web\|last=Phares\|first=Heather \|url={{Allmusic\|class=artist\|id=p282926/biography\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Trina: Biography\|accessdate=2008-04-29 \|year=2008 \|publisher=allmusic }}</ref> Recording sessions lasted from 2000 to 2002.

			=== ''Diamond Princess'' (2001–2003) ===
	On August 27, 2002, Trina released her second album '']''.<ref>, billboard.com</ref> The album debuted at number fourteen on the ] and number five on the ] chart. It sold 67,000 units in its first week.<ref name="Billboard first week sales Diamond Princess and Glamorest Life"></ref>
			Trina began working on her second studio album in 2001 with ],<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web\|last=Phares\|first=Heather \|url={{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p282926/biography\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Trina: Biography\|access-date=April 29, 2008 \|year=2008\|website=]}}</ref> enjoying more creative control than ever before, saying in interviews that the album was "more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of."<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://thecrusade.net/people/cgi-bin/archives/00000019.shtml \|title=The Crusade<!-- Bot generated title --> \|access-date=October 7, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521135308/http://thecrusade.net/people/cgi-bin/archives/00000019.shtml \|archive-date=May 21, 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> During this time, she started her own record label imprint, Diva Enterprises. In September 2002, she signed 9-year-old recording artist Lil' Brianna, who would appear on her track "Kandi" and later be known as ].

			On August 27, 2002, Trina released her second studio album '']'',<ref>, Billboard.com</ref> which debut at No. 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67,000 units in its first week.<ref name="Billboard first week sales Diamond Princess and Glamorest Life">{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61124/nickelback-debuts-right-on-top\|title=Nickelback Debuts 'Right' On Top\|website=Billboard.com\|date=October 12, 2005\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> The album was preceded by "Told Y'all", featuring ], which reached No. 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and appeared on the ] to the action comedy '']'', and "]", featuring ], which reached No. 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 45 on the ]. On October 22, 2002, Trina released the album's third and final single, "]", featuring ], which reached No. 83 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, No. 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 24 on the Rap Songs chart.
	The album spawned three singles. The lead single, "Told Ya'll", featuring ] reached number sixty-four on the ] chart.
	, was released in July 2002. The second single, "]", featuring ] was released in January 2003 but only reached number eighty-eight on the ]chart. However, it became her first single to chart outside of the US, as it reached number forty-five on the ]. The third and final single from the album, "]", featuring ], was also released in January 2003 and reached number eighty-three on the ], number fifty on the ] chart and number twenty-four on the ] chart, becoming a fairly successful single.

	===~~2005:~~ ''Glamorest Life''===		=== ''Glamorest Life'' (2004–2005) ===
	Trina's third studio album, '']'', ~~was released on October 4, 2005.~~<ref>, ~~billboard~~.com</ref> ~~The~~ ~~album debuted~~ at ~~number~~ ~~eleven~~ on the ],<ref></ref> ~~number~~ ~~two~~ on the ] chart and ~~number~~ ~~two~~ on the ] chart~~. It~~ ~~sold~~ 77,000 units in its first week.<ref name="Billboard first week sales Diamond Princess and Glamorest Life"/>		On October 4, 2005, Trina released her third studio album, '']'',<ref>, Billboard.com</ref> which debut at No. 11 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://acharts.us/album/14125\|title=Trina – Glamorest Life\|website=Acharts.us\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 77,000 units in its first week.<ref name="Billboard first week sales Diamond Princess and Glamorest Life" /> The album was preceded by the single, "]", featuring ] on April 28, 2005, which reached No. 74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "]", featuring ], on September 23, 2005, which became one of Trina's most successful singles, reaching No. 17 on the Hot 100, No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and Top 20 in most countries worldwide. The single was ] in the US in June 2006.<ref name="RIAA" /> The album's third and final single, "Da Club", featuring ], was released on November 22, 2005.

			=== ''Still Da Baddest'' (2006–2008) ===
	The album was preceded by the lead single, "]", featuring ], in June 2005. The single wasn't largely successful, however, as it only reached number seventy-four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The second and final single from the album, "]", featuring ], was released in September 2005. The single reached seventeen on the ], number eight on the ] chart and number three on the ] chart. The single also reached the Top 20 in most countries worldwide, becoming Trina's first majorly successful single. The single was certified ] in the US in June 2006.<ref name="RIAA"/> In 2007, Trina left ] and signed to ] in conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/randb-hip-hop/trina-signs-to-emi-1003588165.story \| title=Trina signs to EMI \| first=Hillary \| last=Crosley \| newspaper=Billboard \| date=May 18, 2007 \| accessdate=May 15, 2011}}</ref>
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			On May 18, 2007, it was announced that Trina had left ] and signed to ] in conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/randb-hip-hop/trina-signs-to-emi-1003588165.story \| title=Trina signs to EMI \| first=Hillary \| last=Crosley \| newspaper=Billboard \| date=May 18, 2007 \| access-date=May 15, 2011}}</ref>

			On April 1, 2008, Trina released her fourth studio album, '']'', which reached No. 6 on the ''Billboard'' 200, No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart, becoming her first album to top the charts. Its first-week sales were 47,000.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045912/strait-speeds-past-rem-to-debut-at-no-1\|title=Strait Speeds Past R.E.M. To Debut At No. 1\|website=Billboard.com\|date=April 9, 2008\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> The album was preceded by the singles "]", which reached No. 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 19 on the Rap Songs chart, and "]", featuring ], which reached No. 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The third and final single from the album, "Look Back at Me", featuring Killer Mike, hit No. 1 in Denmark.
	===2007-2008: Mixtapes, ''Still Da Baddest'', Pretty Money===
	In 2007, Trina began work on her fourth studio album. To give fans a preview of the upcoming album, Trina released two mixtapes: ''Rockstarr Royalty'' and the ''Baddest Chick 2: Reloaded''. Both were largely successful, with the first being released in early 2007 and the latter being released in the fall of 2007. Trina originally planned for her fourth studio album to be released in February 2008, but the album was delayed by a few months in order for Trina to put "finishing touches" on the record.<ref name="popjustice1971"></ref>

			=== ''Amazin''' (2009–2010) ===
	Trina's fourth studio album, '']'' was released on April 1, 2008.<ref name="popjustice1971"/> The album reached number six on the ], number one on the ] chart and number one on the ] chart, becoming Trina's first album to top charts. First week sales were 47,000.<ref></ref>
			On May 4, 2010, Trina released her fifth studio album, '']'', which debut at No. 13 on the ''Billboard'' 200, No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' ] chart. The album sold over 32,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638975/godsmack-score-third-1-billboard-debut-with-oracle.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209230213/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638975/godsmack-score-third-1-billboard-debut-with-oracle.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=February 9, 2012\|title=Godsmack Score Third #1 Billboard Debut With Oracle\|website=Mtv.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>. HipHopDX. Retrieved on December 20, 2010.</ref> The album was preceded by the singles "]" on August 21, 2009, "Million Dollar Girl", featuring ] and ], on January 12, 2010, which reached No. 61 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 20 on the Rap Songs chart, "Always", featuring ], on April 20, 2010, which reached No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "White Girl", featuring ] and ], on June 29, 2010.

			=== Independent releases (2011–2016) ===
	Trina's fourth studio album was preceded by the lead single "]" in November 2007. The single reached number twenty-five on the Bubbling Under ],number fifty-nine on the ] chart and number nineteen on the ] chart, becoming a mild hit. The second single from the album, "]", featuring ], was released in February 2008 and reached number twenty-one on the Bubbling Under ] and number fifty-nine on the ] chart, making it a fairly successful single. The third and final single from the album, "Look Back to Me", featuring Killer Mike, produced by Hard Hat Productions was a regional hit club record.
			On March 28, 2011, Trina released the mixtape ''Diamonds Are Forever''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.vibe.com/posts/new-mixtape-trina-diamonds-are-forever \|title=New Mixtape: Trina 'Diamonds Are Forever' \|website=Vibe.com \|date=March 29, 2011 \|access-date=April 10, 2012 \|archive-date=April 10, 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410153914/http://www.vibe.com/posts/new-mixtape-trina-diamonds-are-forever \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It was preceded by the singles "Ghetto", featuring ], "Waist So Skinny", featuring ], and "Can I", featuring ]. The mixtape received 4.8 million streams in two days.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fxo7BPF6iA \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/7Fxo7BPF6iA \|archive-date=December 22, 2021 \|url-status=live\|title=Trina Talks About "Diamonds Are Forever" Mixtape \|publisher=YouTube \|date=June 23, 2011 \|access-date=April 10, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> During this time, Trina was preparing her sixth studio album.<ref>{{cite web \|title=MTV UK interview with Trina \|date=May 23, 2011 \|url=https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/59557655.html \|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref> On November 9, 2011, Trina announced on ] RapFix Live that she was no longer signed to ],<ref>{{cite web\|last=Alexis \|first=Nadeska \|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674086/rick-ross-trina-album.jhtml \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112174402/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674086/rick-ross-trina-album.jhtml \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=November 12, 2011 \|title=Trina Teams With Rick Ross On Post-Slip-N-Slide Album – Music, Celebrity, Artist News \|website=MTV.com \|date=November 9, 2011 \|access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> the label she had been with since the beginning of her career.{{Quote box\|width=30%\|align=upleft\|quote="Slip-n-Slide is like my family. I grew up with those guys, and it's been a long journey. I love them dearly, but it's time, in my career, for me to move forward."\| source=—Trina on Slip-N-Slide departure ''MTV RAPFIX Live'' interview<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web\|author=Posted: 04/10/2012 12:47 pm Updated: 04/10/2012 1:21 pm \|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17554/title.trina-no-longer-affiliated-with-slip-n-slide-works-with-rick-ross \|title=Trina No Longer Affiliated With Slip-N-Slide, Works With Rick Ross' \|website=Hiphopdx.com \|date=November 10, 2011 \|access-date=2011-11-10}}</ref>}} On December 3, 2012, Trina released the mixtape ''Back 2 Business'', which was preceded by the singles "Beam" featuring ] and ], and "Bad Bitch", featuring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/04/new-music-trina-f-lola-monroe-shawnna-bad-bychhhh/ \|title=New Music: Trina f/ LoLa Monroe & Shawnna – 'Bad Bychhhh' \|website=Rap-Up.com \|access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/i/#!/TRINArockstarr/media/slideshow?url=http%3A%2F%2Finstagr.am%2Fp%2FQIOBDLBJ58%2F \|title=Twitter \|website=Twitter \|access-date=November 7, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107020118/https://twitter.com/i/ \|archive-date=November 7, 2012 }}</ref>

			On December 17, 2012, Trina appeared as a co-host on the VH1 late night talk show ''Tiny Tonight!'' with ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vibevixen.com/2012/11/tiny-reveals-photos-from-new-talk-show-tiny-tonight/\|title=Tiny Reveals Photos From New Talk Show 'Tiny Tonight'\|website=Vibevixen.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119095310/http://www.vibevixen.com/2012/11/tiny-reveals-photos-from-new-talk-show-tiny-tonight/\|archive-date=November 19, 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	In 2008, Trina created the Miami-based female rap duo, Pretty Money, with members Nisha and An-G. The group was to be featured on Trina's fifth studio album, but this never came about. The duo has yet to release any music.<ref></ref> Following the creation of the group, Trina began work on her fifth studio album in 2009.and in 2010.

			On March 9, 2015, Trina revealed that she had signed a new imprint venture with Penalty Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fashionably-early.com/2015/03/09/trina-inks-deal-with-penalty-entertainment/\|title=Trina Inks Deal with Penalty Entertainment – Fashionably Early\|date=March 9, 2015\|website=Fashionably-early.com}}</ref> Days earlier, Trina had released the promotional single "Real One" featuring ], who she said would be the executive producer of her sixth album. On July 21, 2015, Trina previewed its music video on an episode of '']: Afterparty Live!'' on July 21, 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts9MospcEzE/\|title=YouTube\|publisher=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link\|date=February 2022}}</ref> On October 29, ] announced that his song "Turn Up", featuring Trina and ], would be featured on the soundtrack for the video game '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|title = Need for Speed Soundtrack\|url = http://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/soundtrack\|website = www.needforspeed.com\|access-date = October 30, 2015\|url-status = dead\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151030072436/http://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/soundtrack\|archive-date = October 30, 2015}}</ref> On November 13, Trina released her single "Fuck Boy", along with a remix of ]'s "Perfect", both garnered positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web\|title = New Music: Trina – 'F*k Boy'\|url = http://www.rap-up.com/2015/11/13/new-music-trina-fuck-boy/\|website = Rap-Up\|access-date = November 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title = New Song: Trina – 'Fck Boy'\|url = http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/11/new-song-trina-fck-boy/\|website = ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. – Thirsty?\| date=November 14, 2015 \|access-date = November 14, 2015\|language = en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title = Fresh: Hip-Hop & R&B: NEW MUSIC: Trina – "Fuck Boy" & "Perfect" (Remix)\|url = http://www.freshhiphoprnb.com/2015/11/new-music-trina-fuck-boy-perfect-remix.html\|website = www.freshhiphoprnb.com\|access-date = November 14, 2015\|url-status = dead\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117063216/http://www.freshhiphoprnb.com/2015/11/new-music-trina-fuck-boy-perfect-remix.html\|archive-date = November 17, 2015}}</ref>
	===2009-2010'': Amazin'''===
	The lead single from her fifth studio album, "That's My Attitude", was released in October 2009 but failed to chart. Because of this, the song was dubbed a buzz single. A mixtape, ''Amazin' (The Mixtape)'', was released in November 2009 in promotion of her fifth studio album. Another mixtape, ''The Definition Of A Million Dollar Girl'', was released in January 2010 following the release of her fifth studio album's lead single. Nude pictures of Trina leaked in February 2010, and Trina appeared on '']'' in March 2010 to address the leaking of the pictures.

			On March 21, 2016, the 16th anniversary of her debut album '']'', Trina released the single "Overnight", which discusses the ups and downs of her career including lawsuits, label issues, and being underestimated.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/03/22/new-music-trina-overnight/\|title=New Music: Trina – 'Overnight'\|website=Rap-Up\|access-date=March 26, 2016}}</ref> On April 1, 2016, Trina released the single "Forget That", featuring ], from the '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Citation\|last=TrinaVEVO\|title=Trina – Forget That (feat. Steph Lecor)\|date=March 31, 2016\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnOvVZQSSA \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/JTnOvVZQSSA \|archive-date=December 22, 2021 \|url-status=live\|access-date=April 2, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On July 11, Trina participated in ]'s tribute for VH1's ''Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens''. On December 3, Trina celebrated her 38th birthday by unveiling a surprise ], ''Dynasty 6'', at a private Art Basel event.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/12/trina-dynasty-6-art-basel/\|title=Trina Celebrates Birthday With Surprise EP 'Dynasty 6'\|date=December 3, 2016\|website=Vibe.com}}</ref>
	Trina's fifth studio album, '']'', was released on May 4, 2010. Because of this album, Trina is the first female rapper to release a fifth studio album. ''Amazin' '' debuted at number thirteen on the ], number four on the ] chart, number two on the ] chart and number one on the Billboard ] chart. The album sold over 32,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref></ref><ref>. HipHopDX..Retrieved on 2010-12-20.</ref> Despite its low sales, the album received near positive reviews from critics.

			=== ''The One'' (2017–2020) ===
	The album was preceded by the official lead single, "Million Dollar Girl" featuring ] and ], in January 2010. The single was mildly successful, as it reached number sixty-one on the ] chart and number twenty on the ] chart. A second single, "White Girl", featuring ] and ], was released in June 2010 but failed to chart. "My Bitches" was going to be released as the album's third single in July 2010 but its release was canceled. The album's third official single, "Always", featuring ], was released in August 2010 and has reached number forty-two on the ] chart.
			On August 25, 2017, it was announced that Trina and ] would star in the ] reality television series '']''.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/ztozaz/love-hip-hop-miami-trina-trick-daddy-january-2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820024132/https://www.vh1.com/news/ztozaz/love-hip-hop-miami-trina-trick-daddy-january-2018\|url-status=live\|archive-date=August 20, 2022\|title=Love & Hip Hop Miami Starring Trina, Trick Daddy, and Gunplay, Is Coming In January 2018\|work=VH1 News\|access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref>

			On June 21, 2019, Trina released her much-delayed sixth studio album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/TRINArockstarr/status/1135050652260937728 \|title=TRINA on Twitter \|website=Twitter.com \|date=June 1, 2019\|access-date=June 1, 2019}}</ref> In a 2020 interview, Trina stated that she was working on another project that was "almost done".<ref>{{Cite web\|title='Some People Can't Really Handle It': Trina on "WAP" and Sexuality in Rap\|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/trina-interview-wap-female-sexuality-rap\|access-date=June 29, 2021\|website=Complex\|language=en}}</ref>
	===2011: ''Diamonds Are Forever'', Upcoming sixth studio album===
	In preparation for her upcoming sixth studio album, Trina released a mixtape entitled ''Diamonds Are Forever'' on March 28, 2011. Prior to the full release, Trina released three singles from the mixtape, which includes "Ghetto" featuring ], "Waist So Skinny" featuring ], and "Can I" featuring ]. The mixtape was successful, receiving 4.8 million views in two days.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fxo7BPF6iA</ref> In a recent interview with ]uk, Trina says that her sixth album is expected to be out by the end of the year and that there will be more pop/crossover music on the album. Guests planned for the album are Rick Ross, Nelly, Melanie B., Trey Songz and Gwen Stefani. Trina is the only female hip hop artist, besides Missy Elliott, to work on a sixth album.<ref></ref><ref>]</ref>.

			=== Verzuz with Eve and future projects (2021–present) ===
	==Discography==
			On June 16, 2021, Trina participated in a competition match via ] against her longtime friend and collaborator, ] rapper ].<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Armstrong \|first=Megan \|date=2021-06-17 \|title=Eve vs. Trina in 'Verzuz' Battle of Hip-Hop Greats: See Billboard's Scorecard and Winner For the Showdown \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eve-trina-verzuz-battle-scorecard-recap-9588503/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|magazine=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bloom \|first=Madison \|date=2021-06-17 \|title=Eve and Trina's VERZUZ Battle: Here's What Happened \|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/eve-and-trinas-verzuz-battle-heres-what-happened/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=Pitchfork \|language=en-US}}</ref> The following year, the former was awarded the 2022 "I Am Hip-Hop" icon award during the ].<ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.bet.com/hip-hop-awards/video-clips/zxg2tr/bet-hip-hop-awards-2022-trina-is-the-i-am-hip-hop-2022-honoree \|title=Trina Is the I Am Hip Hop 2022 Honoree - BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 {{!}} BET HipHop Awards \|date=2022-10-06 \|language=en \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|via=www.bet.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Minsker \|first=Evan \|date=2022-10-05 \|title=BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: Full Winners List \|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/bet-hip-hop-awards-2022-winners-see-the-full-list-here/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=Pitchfork \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	{{main\|Trina discography}}
	*'']'' (2000)
	*'']'' (2002)
	*'']'' (2005)
	*'']'' (2008)
	*'']'' (2010)
	*] (2011)

			==Professional wrestling==
	==Mixtapes==
			On September 21, 2022, Trina made a guest appearance on ]'s '']'' program, being revealed as the celebrity guest supporting ] against ] ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Coleman II \|first=C. Vernon \|date=2022-09-22 \|title=Trina Calls Out AEW Fighter Jade Cargill, Appears to Announce Debut Wrestling Appearance \|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/trina-calls-out-jade-cargill-aew-wrestling-debut/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=XXL Mag \|language=en}}</ref> Two nights later on '']'', Trina appeared in Diamante's corner during the TBS Championship match, which saw Diamante defeated by Cargill. After the match ended, Trina turned heel on Diamante; attacking her and showing her support for Cargill.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Fitzgerald \|first=Trent \|date=2022-09-24 \|title=Trina Picks Up Wrestler Diamante By Her Hair and Slaps Her - Watch \|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/trina-slaps-diamante-aew-rampage/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=XXL Mag \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=G \|first=Joey \|date=2022-09-22 \|title=Rap Legend Trina To Accompany Diamante For TBS Title Match At AEW Grand Slam Rampage \|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/rap-legend-trina-to-accompany-diamante-for-tbs-title-match-at-aew-grand-slam-rampage/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=Wrestling Headlines \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	* Trina & Pretty Money - ''Millionaire’s Girls Club''
	* Trina - ''Trick-or-Trina''
	* Trina & Qwote - ''Best of Both Worlds (Ladies Edition)''
	* Trina - ''Trina Introduces: Victoria Balenciaga''
	* Trina - ''The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl''
	* Trina - ''Amazin’ (The Mixtape)''
	* Trina & Pretty Money - ''C.R.E.A.M.''
	* Trina - ''Rockstarr: The Baddest Bitch Reloaded''
	* Trina - ''Who’s Bad?''
	* Trina - ''Rockstarr Royalty''
	* Trina - ''The Dairy Of The Baddest Chick''
	* Trina - ''Diamonds Are Forever''

			== Personal life ==
	==Awards and nominations==
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	*]
	**2001: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist - (Nominated)
	**2002: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)
	**2003: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)
	**2006: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)
	**2008: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)
	**2009: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)
	**2010: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)

			=== Relationships ===
	* ]
			Trina was in an ] with rapper ] from 2005 to 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/catchin-bodies-trinas-history-of-alleged-male-conquests/lil-wayne\|title=Victim: Lil Wayne – Catchin – Complex\|first=Insanul\|last=Ahmed\|website=Complex.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015\|archive-date=February 24, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224122525/https://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/catchin-bodies-trinas-history-of-alleged-male-conquests/lil-wayne\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On October 5, 2005, during an interview with ], she confirmed that she and Wayne were engaged to be married. Trina later became pregnant by Lil Wayne, but suffered a ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/40-things-you-didnt-know-about-lil-wayne/trina-miscarriage#gallery\|title=trina miscarriage – 40 Things You Didn't Know About Lil Wayne – Complex\|first=Ernest\|last=Baker\|website=Complex.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> The couple have matching ]s, Trina has "Wayne" on her wrist, while Lil Wayne has "Trina" spelled out on his ring finger.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hiphopmusicclassics.com/Trina-the-Rapper-Tattoos.html\|title=Welcome to HIPHOPMUSICCLASSICS.COM\|access-date=March 9, 2015\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926013628/http://hiphopmusicclassics.com/Trina-the-Rapper-Tattoos.html\|archive-date=September 26, 2014}}</ref>
	** 2005: Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist - (Nominated)

			During her time with Lil Wayne, Trina was involved in a private affair with former ] rapper ] which lasted between mid-2005 and throughout 2006.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Berrios \|first=Martin \|date=2013-10-16 \|title=9 Celebrities Romantically Linked To Trina aka "Da Baddest B*tch" \|url=https://hiphopwired.com/260068/10-celebrities-trina-romantically-linked/4/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=Hip-Hop Wired \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2007-11-12 \|title=LINK: Young Buck On His Relationship With Trina - XXL \|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/link-young-buck-on-his-relationship-with-trina/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=XXL Mag \|language=en}}</ref> She later dated basketball player ] from 2007 to 2010.<ref name="complex.com">{{cite web \|last=Ahmed \|first=Insanul \|title=Victim: Kenyon Martin – Catchin – Complex \|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/catchin-bodies-trinas-history-of-alleged-male-conquests/kenyon-martin \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225715/http://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/catchin-bodies-trinas-history-of-alleged-male-conquests/kenyon-martin \|archive-date=September 23, 2015 \|access-date=March 9, 2015 \|website=Complex.com}}</ref> He had the image of her lips tattooed on his neck.<ref name="complex.com" /> Trina dated rapper ] from 2012 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2014-04-14 \|title=Trina And French Montana Are Done - XXL \|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/trina-doesnt-like-french-montana-khloe-kardashian-dating/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=XXL Mag \|language=en}}</ref>
	*]
	**2002: Best Hip-Hop Video: "One Minute Man" - (Nominated) w/ ] and ]
	**2002: Best Direction in a Video: "One Minute Man"- (Nominated) w/ Ludacris and Missy Elliott
	**2002: Best Special Effects in a Video: "One Minute Man"- (Nominated) w/ Ludacris and Missy Elliot
	**2002: Best Art Direction in a Video: "One Minute Man"- (Nominated) w/ Ludacris and Missy Elliot
	**2002: Best Editing in a Video: "One Minute Man"- (Nominated) w/ Ludacris and Missy Elliot
	**2002: Best Cinematography in a Video: "One Minute Man"- (Nominated) w/ Ludacris and Missy Elliot
	**2008: Best Hip Hop Video - "Wish I Never Met Your " - (Nominated)
	**2010: Best Remix Of the Year "5 Star Chick" – '''(Winner)''' w/ ], ] and ]

			Trina began dating Raymond Taylor on 2017 and got engaged in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=September 11, 2021 \|title=Trina is Engaged! \|url=https://www.essence.com/love/trina-engaged/?amp=1}}</ref> It had since been called off.{{Citation needed\|date=December 2024}}
	*]
	**2001: Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video – "Pull Over " - (Nominated)
	**2002: Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video – "Told Y'all w/ ] "- (Nominated)

			Trina privately married rapper and entrepreneur, Benjamin Kearse, Jr., known as Beau Swurv, on May 22, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bennett \|first=Jessica \|date=2024-06-26 \|title=Who Is Benjamin Kearse Jr.? An Explainer Of Trina's Husband \|url=https://www.vibe.com/lists/who-is-benjamin-kearse-jr-explainer-trina-husband/ \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=VIBE.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> The two later appeared on the sixth season of ''Love & Hip Hop: Miami''. Their marriage, however, has received mixed reaction and criticism on social media and in publications.
	*]
	**2001: Best New Artist – Nominated
	**2002: Single Of The Year – Female Solo Artist – "]" - (Nominated)
	**2004: Remix of the Year – "]" – '''(Winner)'''

			=== Family ===
	*]
			Trina's brother, Wilbrent Bain, Jr., was murdered in a shooting in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fatal-shooting-of-brother-of-rapper-trina-a-terrible-tragedy-reverend/1917234/\|title=Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Brother of Rapper Trina: Police\|date=April 23, 2013 }}</ref> Her mother, Vernessa Taylor, died at age 62 after a struggle with cancer in September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Haffenden \|first=Dayna \|title=Trina's mother, Vernessa Taylor, reportedly dies from cancer \|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2019-09-04/86762/trinas-mother-vernessa-taylor-reportedly-dies-from-cancer \|access-date=2024-12-13 \|website=REVOLT}}</ref> In July 2022, Trina's niece was killed.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Brown \|first1=Preezy \|title=Trina's 17-Year-Old Niece Killed In Miami Shooting \|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/national/trina-niece-killed-miami-1234679646/ \|website=VIBE.com \|access-date=28 July 2022 \|date=July 23, 2022}}</ref>
	**2010: Power of Influence Award – '''(Winner)'''

			== Philanthropy ==
	*BMI London Awards<ref name="bmilondon"></ref>
			Trina started the Diamond Doll Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps younger girls with their life struggles.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://concreteloop.com/2006/10/trina-loves-the-kids \|title=Trina Loves the Kids! – Concreteloop.com \| Quality Not Quantity \|access-date=October 9, 2013 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212231610/http://concreteloop.com/2006/10/trina-loves-the-kids \|archive-date=December 12, 2013 }}</ref> The organization is partnered with the Florida Entertainment Summit to organize the Jingle Bell Toy Drive for children in ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://futureofflorida.com/video-trinas-trinarockstarr-4th-annual-jingle-bell-toy-drive-dinner-event-recap/\|title=Showcasing the Future of Hip-Hop and R&B Throughout Florida – VIDEO: Trina's (@TRINArockstarr) 4th Annual Jingle Bell Toy Drive & Dinner \|access-date=March 9, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123226/http://futureofflorida.com/video-trinas-trinarockstarr-4th-annual-jingle-bell-toy-drive-dinner-event-recap/\|archive-date=April 2, 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title = wolfganggartner – Wolfgang Gartner "Turn Up" Feat. Wiley & Trina\|url = https://beta.revolt.tv/listen/wolfgang-gartner-turn-feat-wiley-trina-091b5338\|website = REVOLT TV\|access-date = October 30, 2015}} {{dead link\|date=March 2021 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="Trina">{{Cite web\|url=http://penaltyent.com/artist/trina/\|title=Trina\|website=Penalty Entertainment\|language=en-US\|access-date=April 25, 2019\|archive-date=April 25, 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425175923/http://penaltyent.com/artist/trina/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	**2006: ] w/ ] – '''(Winning Song)'''

			== Awards and nominations ==
	*BMI Urban Awards<ref name="bmiurban"></ref>
			Trina has received ten nominations at the ],<ref name=bet>{{cite news\|title=Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott Among Top BET Award Nominees \|work=The Sun (San Bernardino County)\|date=May 16, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=BET To Air Live Telecast of 1st Annual BET Awards Whitney Houston To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award \|work=The New York Beacon\|date=June 13, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|access-date=July 18, 2008\|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453958/20020514/aaliyah.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020601213649/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453958/20020514/aaliyah.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 1, 2002\|title=Aaliyah Leads BET Awards Nominees, Followed By Keys, B2K \|publisher=MTV }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|access-date=July 22, 2008\|url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Nelly_Missy_Elliot_Top_BET_Awards/1716297\|title=Nelly, Missy Elliot Top BET Awards \|website=Hollywood.com }}</ref> nine of which were for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and three nominations at the ]. She has received four ] nominations winning one.<ref>{{cite web\|access-date=July 18, 2008\|url=http://www.hollywood.com/tv/The_Source_HipHop_Music_Awards_2001/5191522\|title=The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2001 (2001) \|website=Hollywood.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69365/the-source-hip-hop-music-awards-2003-nominees \|title=The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2003 Nominees \|website=Billboard.com \|date=August 28, 2003 \|access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|access-date=July 22, 2008\|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-09-09-source-list-noms_x.htm\|title=List of nominees for 2004 Source Awards \|work=USA Today }}</ref> She has been nominated for one ].<ref name=american>{{cite web\|access-date=July 18, 2008\|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2005/amas.htm\|title= 33rd American Music Awards \|website=Rockonthenet.com}}</ref> She was nominated for six awards at the ].<ref name=mtv>{{cite web\|access-date=July 18, 2008\|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2002/mtvvmas.htm\|title= 2002 MTV Video Music Awards \|website=Rockonthenet.com}}</ref> She was nominated for one MTV Sucker Free Summit Award.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/sucker_free/trina-on-her-sucker-free-summit-remix-of-the-year-nomination-for-yo-gottis-5-star-chick-remix/535453/video/\|title=MTV Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows – MTV\|website=MTV}}{{dead link\|date=June 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> She has won one ] for her appearance on the film ''A Miami Tail''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368026/awards\|title=A Miami Tail\|website=IMDb.com}}</ref> She has won two ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/rsawards/2004/completewinners.html\|title=ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards: Complete List of Winners\|website=Ascap.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015\|archive-date=October 13, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013190708/http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/rsawards/2004/completewinners.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref> two BMI Awards,<ref name="bmi">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/20061003_kinks_frontman_ray_davies_takes_top_honor_at_bmi_london_awards\|title=Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Takes Top Honor at BMI London Awards\|date=October 3, 2006\|website=BMI.com\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/535431\|title=2007 BMI Urban Awards: BMI Award Winning Songs\|website=BMI.com\|date=September 8, 2007\|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> one ], one EME Award,<ref name="trinahonored">{{cite web\|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/01/31/trina_to_be_honored_in_jamaica_\|title=Trina To Be Honored In Jamaica\|website=Starpulse.com\|access-date=March 9, 2015\|archive-date=April 2, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402103305/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/01/31/trina_to_be_honored_in_jamaica_\|url-status=dead}}</ref> and one All Star Music Award.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/first-ever-star-music-experience-will-honor-trina-twista-big-daddy-kane/\|title=First Ever 'All Star Music Experience' Will Honor Trina, Twista & Big Daddy Kane – XXL\|website=Xxlmag.com\|date=January 24, 2014 }}</ref>
	**2007: ] w/ ] – '''(Winning Song)'''

			== Discography ==
	*]
			{{Main\|Trina discography}}
	**2001: R&B/Hip-Hop Group-Take It To Da House w/ ] and The SNS Express – '''(Winner)'''
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			;Studio albums
	*EME Awards<ref name="trinahonored"></ref>
			*
	:*2011: International Friend of Reggae Honoree
			*
			* '']'' (2000)
			* '']'' (2002)
			* '']'' (2005)
			* '']'' (2008)
			* '']'' (2010)
			* '']'' (2019)

	==~~References~~==		== Filmography ==
			=== Film ===
	{{Reflist\|2}}
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			\|-
			! Year
			! Title
			! Role
			\|-
			\| 2003
			\| ''A Miami Tail''
			\| Alica Strada
			\|-
			\| 2004
			\| '']''
			\| rowspan="2" \| Woman Placing Bet
			\|-
			\|2011
			\| ''The Cookout 2''
			\|}

			=== Television ===
	==External links==
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	*{{MySpace\|trinarockstarr}}
			\|-
	*{{twitter\|trinarockstarr}}
			! Year
			! Title
			! Role
			! Notes
			\|-
			\| 2001
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2001
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| Presenter
			\|-
			\| 2001
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| Presenter
			\|-
			\| 2002
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2003
			\| ''Trina: The Making of a Diamond Princess''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2005
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2005
			\| ''With Friends Like These''
			\| Cleo
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2006
			\| ''DJ Khaled Makes A Video: Holla at Me''
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2006
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2007
			\| ''The Parker Report''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2008
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| ''Style-City Music Presents''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| Performer
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| ''My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women In Hip Hop''
			\| Herself
			\| Documentary
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| ''La La's Full Court Life''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2011–2014
			\| ''RapFix Live''
			\| Herself
			\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2013
			\| ''Tiny Tonight''
			\| Herself
			\|Co-Host
			\|-
			\| 2014
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2015
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2016
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode,
			Team Captain,

			Performer
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| ''Being''
			\| Herself
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode,
			Contestant
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| ''The Mane Event''
			\| Herself – Bridesmaid
			\|
			\|-
			\| 2018
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2018–2024
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
			\| Main cast
			\|-
			\|2021
			\|'']''
			\|Herself
			\|Main Cast
			\|-
			\|2022
			\|'']''
			\|Herself
			\|Appeared in a backstage segment on '']'' and accompanied ] on '']''
			\|-
			\|2022
			\| '']''
			\|Herself/Host
			\|]
			\|-
			\|2022
			\| '']''
			\|Herself
			\|Guest, ]
			\|}

			== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

			== Further reading ==
			*{{cite book\|last=Hope\|first=Clover\|author-link=Clover Hope\|title=The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop\|year=2021\|publisher=Harry N. Abrams\|isbn=978-1-4197-4296-5}}

			== External links ==
			{{Wikiquote}}
			* {{Official website\|http://www.trinaforever.com/}}
			* {{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=trina-mn0000025335\|label=Trina}}
			*{{Discogs artist\|Trina}}
			*{{IMDb name\|1056298}}

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Latest revision as of 07:43, 15 January 2025

American rapper (born 1976) For other uses, see Trina (disambiguation).

Trina
Trina in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Katrina Laverne Taylor
Born	(1970-12-03) December 3, 1970 (age 54) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper television personality
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Rockstarr Music Penalty EMI Caroline New Line Slip-n-Slide Atlantic Def Jam Jive Uptown Tuff City Elektra Universal Motown E1 Koch
Spouse	Benjamin Kearse Jr. (m. 2024)

Musical artist

Katrina Laverne Kearse (née Taylor; born December 3, 1970), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy on the singles "Nann Nigga", "Shut Up", and "Take It to da House". In 2000, she released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch. Afterwards, she made an appearance on the remix of "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott and Ludacris. In 2002, she released the Kanye West-produced single "B R Right" featuring Ludacris, from her sophomore album Diamond Princess (2002).

Trina's third album Glamorest Life (2005), spawned the hit single "Here We Go" featuring Kelly Rowland, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her follow-up album Still da Baddest (2008), peaked within the top ten on the Billboard 200, and reached number one on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In 2010, 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 most consistent female rapper of all time". In 2014, Trina was included in Billboard's list of the "31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop".

Early life

Katrina Laverne Taylor was born on December 3, 1976 in Miami and she grew up in the Liberty City area of the city. Her father is Dominican, while her mother, Vernessa Taylor, was Bahamian. They separated when Trina was a child. She attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where she was a majorette, and where she graduated. Taylor initially educated herself towards becoming a real estate agent, before switching her career path to music.

Career

Breakthrough, Da Baddest Bitch (1998–2000)

In 1998, Trina was studying to get her real estate license, when she caught the attention of Miami rapper Trick Daddy, who asked her to appear on his track "Nann Nigga". The song was released as the lead single from Trick's second studio album, www.thug.com on July 14, 1998, reaching No. 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Rap Songs chart. This kickstarted Trina's rap career, leading to a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records with distribution from Atlantic Records.

On March 21, 2000, Trina released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch, which debuted at No. 33 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for 39 weeks and on the Hip-Hop/R&B album chart for 49 consecutive weeks and was certified Gold by the RIAA by November of that year. The album was preceded by the singles "Da Baddest Bitch" on December 22, 1999, and "Pull Over" on February 13, 2000, which reached No. 93 on the Hot 100, No. 46 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 41 on the Rap Songs chart.

Diamond Princess (2001–2003)

Trina began working on her second studio album in 2001 with Missy Elliott, enjoying more creative control than ever before, saying in interviews that the album was "more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of." During this time, she started her own record label imprint, Diva Enterprises. In September 2002, 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, 2002, Trina released her second studio album Diamond Princess, which debut at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67,000 units in its first week. The album was preceded by "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross, which reached No. 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and appeared on the soundtrack to the action comedy All About the Benjamins, and "No Panties", featuring Tweet, which reached No. 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart. On October 22, 2002, Trina released the album's third and final single, "B R Right", featuring Ludacris, which reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 24 on the Rap Songs chart.

Glamorest Life (2004–2005)

On October 4, 2005, Trina released her third studio album, Glamorest Life, which debut at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 77,000 units in its first week. The album was preceded by the single, "Don't Trip", featuring Lil Wayne on April 28, 2005, which reached No. 74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "Here We Go", featuring Kelly Rowland, on September 23, 2005, which became one of Trina's most successful singles, reaching No. 17 on the Hot 100, No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and Top 20 in most countries worldwide. The single was certified Gold in the US in June 2006. The album's third and final single, "Da Club", featuring Mannie Fresh, was released on November 22, 2005.

Still Da Baddest (2006–2008)

On May 18, 2007, it was announced that Trina had left Atlantic Records and signed to EMI in conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records.

On April 1, 2008, Trina released her fourth studio album, Still da Baddest, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart, becoming her first album to top the charts. Its first-week sales were 47,000. The album was preceded by the singles "Single Again", which reached No. 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 19 on the Rap Songs chart, and "I Got a Thang for You", featuring Keyshia Cole, which reached No. 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The third and final single from the album, "Look Back at Me", featuring Killer Mike, hit No. 1 in Denmark.

Amazin' (2009–2010)

On May 4, 2010, Trina released her fifth studio album, Amazin', which debut at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album sold over 32,000 copies in its first week. The album was preceded by the singles "That's My Attitude" on August 21, 2009, "Million Dollar Girl", featuring Diddy and Keri Hilson, on January 12, 2010, which reached No. 61 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 20 on the Rap Songs chart, "Always", featuring Monica, on April 20, 2010, which reached No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "White Girl", featuring Flo Rida and Git Fresh, on June 29, 2010.

Independent releases (2011–2016)

On March 28, 2011, Trina released the mixtape Diamonds Are Forever. It was preceded by the singles "Ghetto", featuring T-Pain, "Waist So Skinny", featuring Rick Ross, and "Can I", featuring Mýa. The mixtape received 4.8 million streams in two days. During this time, Trina was preparing her sixth studio album. On November 9, 2011, Trina announced on MTV RapFix Live that she was no longer signed to Slip-N-Slide Records, the label she had been with since the beginning of her career.

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

—Trina on Slip-N-Slide departure MTV RAPFIX Live interview

On December 3, 2012, 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.

On December 17, 2012, Trina appeared as a co-host on the VH1 late night talk show Tiny Tonight! with Tiny, Tamar Braxton and Claudia Jordan.

On March 9, 2015, Trina revealed that she had signed a new imprint venture with Penalty Entertainment. Days earlier, Trina had released the promotional single "Real One" featuring Rico Love, who she said would be the executive producer of her sixth album. On July 21, 2015, Trina previewed its music video on an episode of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta: Afterparty Live! on July 21, 2015. On October 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. On November 13, Trina released her single "Fuck Boy", along with a remix of One Direction's "Perfect", both garnered positive reviews.

On March 21, 2016, the 16th anniversary of her debut album Da Baddest Bitch, Trina released the single "Overnight", which discusses the ups and downs of her career including lawsuits, label issues, and being underestimated. On April 1, 2016, Trina released the single "Forget That", featuring Steph Lecor, from the Meet the Blacks soundtrack. On July 11, Trina participated in Missy Elliott's tribute for VH1's Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens. On December 3, Trina celebrated her 38th birthday by unveiling a surprise EP, Dynasty 6, at a private Art Basel event.

The One (2017–2020)

On August 25, 2017, it was announced that Trina and Trick Daddy would star in the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

On June 21, 2019, Trina released her much-delayed sixth studio album, The One. In a 2020 interview, Trina stated that she was working on another project that was "almost done".

Verzuz with Eve and future projects (2021–present)

On June 16, 2021, Trina participated in a competition match via Verzuz against her longtime friend and collaborator, Philadelphia rapper Eve. The following year, the former was awarded the 2022 "I Am Hip-Hop" icon award during the BET Hip Hop Awards.

Professional wrestling

On September 21, 2022, Trina made a guest appearance on All Elite Wrestling's Dynamite program, being revealed as the celebrity guest supporting Diamante against TBS Champion Jade Cargill. Two nights later on AEW Rampage, Trina appeared in Diamante's corner during the TBS Championship match, which saw Diamante defeated by Cargill. After the match ended, Trina turned heel on Diamante; attacking her and showing her support for Cargill.

Personal life

Relationships

Trina was in an on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Lil Wayne from 2005 to 2007. On October 5, 2005, during an interview with Wendy Williams, she confirmed that she and Wayne were engaged to be married. Trina later became pregnant by Lil Wayne, but suffered a miscarriage. The couple have matching tattoos, Trina has "Wayne" on her wrist, while Lil Wayne has "Trina" spelled out on his ring finger.

During her time with Lil Wayne, Trina was involved in a private affair with former G-Unit rapper Young Buck which lasted between mid-2005 and throughout 2006. She later dated basketball player Kenyon Martin from 2007 to 2010. He had the image of her lips tattooed on his neck. Trina dated rapper French Montana from 2012 to 2014.

Trina began dating Raymond Taylor on 2017 and got engaged in September 2021. It had since been called off.

Trina privately married rapper and entrepreneur, Benjamin Kearse, Jr., known as Beau Swurv, on May 22, 2024. The two later appeared on the sixth season of Love & Hip Hop: Miami. Their marriage, however, has received mixed reaction and criticism on social media and in publications.

Family

Trina's brother, Wilbrent Bain, Jr., was murdered in a shooting in 2013. Her mother, Vernessa Taylor, died at age 62 after a struggle with cancer in September 2019. In July 2022, Trina's niece was killed.

Philanthropy

Trina started the Diamond Doll Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps younger girls with their life struggles. The organization is partnered with the Florida Entertainment Summit to organize the Jingle Bell Toy Drive for children in South Florida.

Awards and nominations

Trina has received ten nominations at the BET Awards, nine of which were for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and three nominations at the Soul Train Music Awards. She has received four Source Award nominations winning one. She has been nominated for one American Music Award. She was nominated for six awards at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. She was nominated for one MTV Sucker Free Summit Award. She has won one Golden Trailer Award for her appearance on the film A Miami Tail. She has won two ASCAP Awards, two BMI Awards, one Billboard Music Award, one EME Award, and one All Star Music Award.

Discography

Main article: Trina discography

Studio albums

Da Baddest Bitch (2000)
Diamond Princess (2002)
Glamorest Life (2005)
Still da Baddest (2008)
Amazin' (2010)
The One (2019)

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role
2003	A Miami Tail	Alica Strada
2004	The Cookout	Woman Placing Bet
2011	The Cookout 2	Woman Placing Bet

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2001	The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards	Herself
2001	2001 MTV Video Music Awards	Herself	Presenter
2001	Lady of Soul Awards	Herself	Presenter
2002	2nd Annual BET Awards	Herself
2003	Trina: The Making of a Diamond Princess	Herself
2005	2005 Radio Music Awards	Herself
2005	With Friends Like These	Cleo
2006	DJ Khaled Makes A Video: Holla at Me
2006	BET Awards 2006	Herself
2007	The Parker Report	Herself
2008	BET Awards 2008	Herself
2010	The Mo'Nique Show	Herself	1 episode
2010	Style-City Music Presents	Herself
2010	2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South	Herself	Performer
2010	My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women In Hip Hop	Herself	Documentary
2011	La La's Full Court Life	Herself	1 episode
2011–2014	RapFix Live	Herself	2 episodes
2012	2012 Bet Hip Hop Awards	Herself
2013	Tiny Tonight	Herself	Co-Host
2014	Rupaul's Drag Race	Herself
2015	Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live!	Herself	1 episode
2016	K.Michelle: My Life	Herself	2 episodes
2017	Wild 'n Out	Herself	1 episode, Team Captain, Performer
2017	Being	Herself
2017	Hip Hop Squares	Herself	1 episode, Contestant
2017	The Mane Event	Herself – Bridesmaid
2018	Love & Hip Hop: New York	Herself	1 episode
2018–2024	Love & Hip Hop: Miami	Herself	Main cast
2021	VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition	Herself	Main Cast
2022	AEW Grand Slam	Herself	Appeared in a backstage segment on Dynamite and accompanied Diamante on Rampage
2022	Baddies	Herself/Host	3 episodes
2022	The Real Housewives of Potomac	Herself	Guest, 2 episodes

References

"Trina". October 18, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024 – via The Vogue.
Keyshia Ka'oir (October 18, 2024). All Things Keyshia Ka'oir Episode #6 FT Trina. Retrieved November 19, 2024 – via YouTube.
@TRINArockstarr (November 10, 2014). "My birthday is on December 3rd 👀RT @diamond_lol: Can you give me a bday shout out on December 3rd on IG👀👀👀😘 @TRINArockstarr #AskTrina" (Tweet). Retrieved January 3, 2022 – via Twitter.
"Trina". October 18, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024 – via The Vogue.
"Trina is the Most Consistent Female Rapper of All-Time". XXL. September 15, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
"Ladies First: 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
"Trina - Biography". iHeart. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
"Pressure Makes Diamonds". Slip-N-Slide Records. 2008. Archived from the original on March 31, 2009.
Lopez, David (October 24, 2005). "Trina: Evolving". BallerStatus.net. Archived from the original on December 6, 2006. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
"Rapper Trina Talks About Being Latina; Katrina Taylor". Latina.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
^ "Exclusive Interview: Trina talks Beef, Break-ups, and Ballers!". Necole Bitchie. 2010. Archived from the original on October 21, 2010.
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Albums	Da Baddest Bitch Diamond Princess Glamorest Life Still da Baddest Amazin' The One
Singles	"Da Baddest Bitch" "Pull Over" "No Panties" "B R Right" "Here We Go" "Single Again" "I Got a Thang for You" "Always" "BAPS"
Featured singles	"Nann Nigga" "Shut Up" "Take It to da House" "One Minute Man" "Right Thurr" (Remix) "Go Girl" "5 Star"
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