Trina
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Trina also known as Diamond Princess is an American rapper. She became famous after she appeared in the album of the Rap artist Trick Daddy.
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About
Sexy rapper Trina (Katrina Laverne Taylor) was born on December 3, 1978 in Miami, Florida. At a young age Trina imagined herself to be an entertainer. It was when she met a gold-toothed rapper, Trick Daddy, who believed in her and helped her way to fame. She appeared on Trick Daddy's "Nann N***a". That performance landed her a contract with Slip-N-Slide record label.
In 2000, Trina's debut album, Da Baddest B***h. It contained sexual and provocative lyrics that caught the attention of the media. Trina went on the Jingle Ballers Tour to promote her album along with Nelly and Lil' Kim.
Later that year, she also appeared on Missy Elliott's "One Minute Man" and Ludacris' "What's Your Fantasy". She quickly worked on her follow-up album. She then released Diamond Princess in 2002. The singles "No Panties" and "B R Right" made its way to the charts.
In 2003, Trina wanted to share her unique fashion to her fans. She opened a fashion line called DP Wear. There were rumors about Trina's sexuality and on her controversial lyrics. She released her 2005 album, Glamorest Life.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for "Pull Over" |
| 2001 | Source Award | Nominated for New Artist of the Year |
| 2002 | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for "Told Y'All" |
| 2004 | Source Award | Remix of the Year for "Right Thurr" with Chingy |
| 2005 | Dirty Award | Dirty Chic of the Year |
| 2005 | American Music Award | Nominated for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Female Artist |
| 2006 | BET Award | Nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Da Baddest Bitch | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2002 | Diamond Princess | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Da Baddest B***h | 64 | Da Baddest Bitch | ||
| 2000 | Pull Over | 49 | 41 | 93 | Da Baddest Bitch |
| 2003 | B R Right | 50 | 24 | 83 | Diamond Princess |
| 2005 | Don't Trip | 74 | Glamorest Life | ||
| 2005 | Here We Go | 8 | 3 | 17 | Glamorest Life |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Da Baddest B***h | Atlantic | Da Baddest Bitch |
| 2000 | Pull Over | Atlantic | Da Baddest Bitch |
| 2003 | B R Right | Atlantic | Diamond Princess |
| 2005 | Don't Trip | Atlantic | Glamorest Life |
| 2005 | Here We Go | WEA International | Glamorest Life |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She is dating rapper Lil Wayne.
- Trina has her own perfume line called "The Diamond Princess".
- She appeared in the movie "A Miami Tail" and "Sweet Potato Pie".
- She dated Trick Daddy's brother at the time of his murder.
Reviews
Trina turned the tables on a male dominated genre. Through the singles "No Panties" and "69 Ways" she showed her real sexy and naughty personality. Her lyrics are provocative that fulfulls the fantasies of men. Trina infuse southern rap with her singles. --Mimi 08:45, 6 March 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
