Everything you need to know about Trina, her net worth and her kids

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Trina is an American rap artist, best known in 1998 after appearing on Miami Rapper, Trick Daddy’s second studio album www.thug.com on the single “ Nann Nigga ”. She previously worked as a real estate agent and wrote rap rhymes in her free time.

Her raw talent for writing raps caught the attention of Trick Daddy, who asked her to be a part of his song. “ Nan nigga”. Following the success of the single, Trina became popular, landed a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, distributed by Atlantic Records, and then began building her own music career.

The award-winning rapper labeled the. Voted the most enduring female rapper of all time, XXL Magazine has released five studio albums since beginning her professional music career.

Trina’s bio and everything you need to know

Katrina Laverne Taylor, better known by her stage name, Trina, was born on December 3, 1974 in Miami, Florida. Her mother and father are from the Bahamas and Dominican Republic, respectively. However, they went their separate ways when Trina was just a child. The prominent rapper, who once lived in Liberty City and Pembroke Isle, Florida, graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 1992, where she was a majorette.

Trina released her debut album, Da Baddest Bitch on March 21, 2000. The album debuted on the US Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums at numbers 33 and 11 respectively. During its 39 weeks on the Staying on the Billboard 200, the hit album spent 49 straight weeks on the hip-hop/R&B albums chart. Eight months later, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The follow-up to the first album was a lead single “Da Baddest Bitch” released in February 2000 and “Zur Seiten” released in June 2000. Unlike the debut album, the lead singles that preceded it didn’t enjoy as much critical acclaim.

At the end of promotion for her debut album in mid-2000, Trina began working on the release of her second album and recorded her music with Missy Elliott. She was very responsible, choosing her own production and song titles and having the freedom to write whatever she wanted to write, unlike her first album where she had no creative control. After recording from 2000 to 2002, Trina was ready to bring something fresh to the table and on August 27, 2002 she released her second album Diamond Princess which sold 67,000 copies within the first week of its release.

The album was followed by three singles “Told Y’all” , featuring Rick Ross, “No Panties” , featuring Tweet and “BR Right” featuring Ludacris. Also in 2002, Trina founded her own record label, Diva Enterprises (now DP Entertainment).

In 2005, the hip-hop musician released her third studio album, Glamorest Life, which sold 77,000 units in its first week. The album was eventually followed by two singles, “No Journey” with Lil Wayne and “Let’s Go” with Kelly Rowland. The latter became Trina’s first successful single and in June 2006 it was certified Gold in the US.

The rapper left Atlantic Records in 2007 and pitched her tent with Slip-n-Slide Records, her original label, and began work on her fourth studio album. Still da Baddest , which was later released on April 1, 2008, and sold 47,000 in its first week. The album was Trina’s first to chart at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 list and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. “ Alone Again” , “ I’ve Got a Thang For You ”, Featuring Keyshia Cole and “ Look At Me” featuring Killer Mike were the preceding lead singles in order of release.

In 2008, Trina also welcomed the formation of Pretty Money, a Miami rap duo with members Nisha and An-G. Although the group was supposed to be featured on Trina’s fifth studio album, it never happened and no music has yet been added. After forming the group, Trina began work on their fifth album. Amazin , which was released on May 4, 2010. Sales were low with just over 32,000 copies sold in its first week. However, the album received good reviews from critics. Before the album was released, a lead single from it, “That’s My Attitude”, was released, followed by two promo mixtapes in 2009 and 2010.

Still in sight in preparation for her sixth studio album, Trina released three singles from the mixtape titled “Diamonds Are Forever” on March 28, 2011 before later releasing the mixtape in full. 4.8 million views were registered within two days. On September 15, 2014, she released the single “Fuck Love”, for her next album.

After announcing her departure from Slip-N-Slide Records, the artist announced on March 9, 2015 that she is now signed to Penalty Entertainment.

In addition to her music, Trina also works on VH1 as a co-host on Tameka Cottle’s late night talk show. Tiny Tonight, along with Cottle, Tamar Braxton and Claudia Jordan. She is also one of the main cast of the season of Love & Hip Hop: Miami .

Wealth (income and earnings)

Trina has been very active in the music industry since her debut in 1998, earning a lot of money from her many albums, singles and mixtapes. Aside from music, the Diamond Princess is also involved in radio and television shows. She has appeared in Tax USA commercials and is one of the faces of Body of Royalty, a cosmetics company best known for lipstick, concealer, 100% mink eyelashes, lip gloss, etc. She is said to have an estimated net worth of $6 million.

children

Although Trina is popular as a musician, she doesn’t just have music on her mind. The self-proclaimed “baddest bitch” is also thinking about having her own babies one day. Her biggest delay, however, is finding her master. According to the Superwoman, who spoke on the topic in 2015, she loves children, but to have a child she would prefer to have a family rather than being someone’s baby mom.

Years have passed and it seems the talented lady has finally found her man. Although there is no news yet that she has gotten married, Trina is currently pregnant with her first baby. The rapper and her boyfriend – a wealthy “white Cuban” from Florida – are reportedly very happy.

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