Biography

Trina, also known as Katrina Laverne Taylor, is a gifted American singer and rapper who was born on May 25th, 1980, in Miami, Florida. 

She’s the first cousin of rapper Trick Daddy and is well known for the hit song Da Baddest Bitch. 

Trina became famous after collaborating with Missy Elliott and Ludacris, who praised her vocals and persuaded her to record an album.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Katrina Laverne Taylor
Stage Name:	Trina
Born:	3 December 1978 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Miami, Florida, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.58 m
Parents:	Malik Wade, Vernessa Taylor
Siblings:	Wilbrent Bain Jr.
Husband • Spouse:	Ray Taylor Jr.
Boyfriend • Partner:	Kenyon Martin (2008-2010), Lil Wayne (2005-2007), Jimmy Smacks, Tory Lanez (2014-2017), French Montana (2012-2014), James Harden (2011-2012), Soulja Boy (2009-2013), Demetrius Flenory (2005), Chad Johnson (2005), Da Brat, Tyga (2004-2005), C-Murder (2002-2003), Missy Elliott (2000-2004), Birdman (1998-2002), Derek Hollywood Harris (1992-1994), Meek Mill, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, Young Buck (2005-2006), Benzino (2004-2005), Jay-Z, Clinton Portis, Warren Sapp (1989-1990)
Children:	Brejah Dolla (rum.)
Occupation:	Rapper • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life

Trina is an American rapper, songwriter and television personality who has been one of the most successful female rappers in hip-hop history. She was born Katrina Laverne Taylor on December 3rd, 1978, in Miami, Florida.

Growing up, Trina was surrounded by music; her father, Malik Wade, was a bass player in a local jazz band, while her mother, Vernessa Taylor, was a former singer. Trina began rapping at the age of 14 and later joined her first rap group, The Diamond Dolls. 

She soon made her presence known on the Miami rap scene with her debut single, Da Baddest Bitch, in 1998. The song quickly became an underground hit, earning Trina recognition as one of hip-hop’s most talented female rappers.

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In 1999, Trina signed a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records and released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch. The album featured hit singles like Pull Over, Don’t Trip, and No Panties. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2001, Trina released her second album Diamond Princess, which included the singles Told Y’all and B R Right featuring Ludacris. The album went Platinum and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Since then, Trina has released several additional albums, appeared on television shows and films, and won numerous awards and honors. She has become a celebrated hip-hop artist with worldwide recognition. As of 2020, Trina is 45 years old and continues to make great strides in the music industry.

Education

Trina was born on December 3, 1978, in Miami, Florida. She attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School and furthered her education by studying criminal justice at Miami-Dade Community College. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Miami International University of Art & Design.

Trina started her career as a recording artist when she was signed to Slip-n-Slide Records in 1997. After dropping out of college to pursue her music career, she released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch in 2000. The album was a huge success and earned Trina a nomination for a Source Award. 

Trina continued to build her music career over the years with her subsequent albums: Diamond Princess, Glamorest Life, Still da Baddest, Amazin’ and most recently, The One.

Throughout her career, Trina has been recognized for her contributions to rap music, including being honored with the BET Hip Hop Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist three times and the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Award for Most Performed Song. Trina has also been recognized for her humanitarian efforts and involvement with various organizations.

Career

Trina is an American rapper and songwriter from Miami, Florida. She is best known for her 2000 debut album, Da Baddest Bitch, which featured the single hit Pull Over. Her follow-up album Diamond Princess spawned several more hits, such as Single Again, No Panties, and B R Right. Since then, she has regularly released music, including the 2011 album Amazin’.

Trina has collaborated with several artists in her career, including Ludacris, T-Pain, Flo Rida, Rick Ross, Birdman, and Nicki Minaj. She has also made appearances in numerous music videos. In 2009, she was featured on the television show South Beach Tow.

Trina has received several awards and nominations throughout her career. She has won two Source Awards for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and was nominated for three BET Awards for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. Additionally, she was honored by Vibe Magazine with their Impact Award in 2012.

Trina is 45 years old and still actively releasing music and performing.

Awards & Nominations

Trina is an American rapper, songwriter and actress who has received multiple awards and nominations throughout her illustrious career. She has won a number of awards, including the Source Award for Best Female Rap Artist in 2000 and the Lady of Rage Award from VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2006. 

She was also nominated for five Grammy Awards: Best Rap Solo Performance for Here We Go in 2002, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Foolish in 2003, Best Rap Song for My Chick Bad in 2010, Best Rap Performance for Look Back at Me in 2011, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Single Again in 2012.

In addition to the awards she has won, Trina has also received several nominations throughout her career, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 2001 and 2002 and the Soul Train Music Award for Best Female R&B/Soul Album in 2003.

Trina‘s success as a rapper, songwriter and actress is undeniable, and her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and nominations throughout her career.

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Social Media

Trina has been an active presence in the music industry since 1998, and her fan base has grown exponentially ever since. She is a vocal supporter of female empowerment and representation in the rap game, always pushing boundaries and ensuring her fans know she’s here to stay. 

Her social media presence is both powerful and inspiring, with millions of followers across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

Trina‘s social media accounts are full of inspiring messages of positivity and success. 

She shares uplifting quotes and lyrics from her songs, giving her fans insight into the creative process behind her music. She also posts motivational videos and speeches about female empowerment, reminding her audience that they can always be their best self. Trina has also recently become an ambassador for multiple non-profit organizations that support education for disadvantaged youth, using her platform to help those in need.

Trina‘s social media accounts are constantly buzzing with activity. Not only does she keep her fans informed about her latest projects and upcoming music releases, but she also interacts directly with them. 

Whether it’s taking part in Q&As or engaging in conversations with her followers, Trina is constantly showing appreciation for her supporters. This interactive approach makes her fans feel appreciated and valued by the artist they love.

Trina has over 4.7 Million Followers on Instagram and over 2.4 million followers on Twitter.

• Instagram handle: @tinarockstarr
• Twitter handle: @tinarockstarr

Personal Life

Trina has established herself as one of the most influential female rappers in the industry, with her career spanning over two decades. She began her musical career at an early age when she started writing raps and performing in local talent shows. 

She was signed to Slip-N-Slide Records in 1998 and released her debut studio album, Da Baddest Bitch, in 2000. The album succeeded commercially, reaching the Top 100 of the Billboard 200 chart.

Since then, Trina has released six more studio albums and collaborated with many renowned artists, including Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Missy Elliott, and Trina herself has been featured on tracks from some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B such as Pitbull, T-Pain, and Flo Rida. Her latest album, The One, was released in 2020.

Throughout her career, Trina has been honored with numerous awards and accolades. In 2004, she won the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist and was later honored by VH1 as one of the Greatest Women in Music in 2017.

Today, Trina continues to make her mark on the music industry with her record label and other business ventures. She is an inspiration to many young aspiring musicians around the world.

Trina has been previously engaged to Kenyon Martin (2008-2010) and Lil Wayne (2005-2007).

She has dated various personalities, which include Jimmy Smacks, Tory Lanez (2014-2017), French Montana (2012-2014), James Harden (2011-2012), Soulja Boy (2009-2013), Demetrius Flenory (2005), Chad Johnson (2005), Da Brat, Tyga (2004-2005), C-Murder (2002-2003), Missy Elliott (2000-2004), Birdman (1998-2002) and Derek Hollywood Harris (1992-1994).

Trina has been rumored to have dated Meek Mill, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, Young Buck (2005-2006), Benzino (2004-2005), Jay-Z, Clinton Portis and Warren Sapp (1989-1990).

Brejah Dolla was once rumored to be Trina‘s daughter. Her current partner is Ray Taylor Jr.

Discography

Trina is an American rapper, songwriter, and television personality. She is best known for her debut album Da Baddest Bitch in 2000, which was certified Platinum. She has released seven studio albums and several mixtapes throughout her career.

Trina‘s discography consists of eight studio albums, seven mixtapes, twenty-two singles and fifty-two music videos. Her albums include Diamond Princess (2002), Glamorest Life (2005), Still da Baddest (2008), Amazin’ (2010), Diamonds Are Forever (2011), Rockstarr Royalty (2012), The One (2015) and Thr33 Ringz (2018). 

Her mixtapes include Diamonds Are Forever (2009), Still da Baddest (2009), and Baddest Chick 2: Reloaded (2011).

Filmography

Trina‘s filmography includes her appearances in films such as Notorious (2009), Give Me Your Soul…Please (2007) and The American Dream (2012). She has also appeared in television shows such as BET’s Rap City, VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors, MTV’s TRL and MTV Video Music Awards.

Trina was born Katrina Laverne Taylor on December 3, 1978, in Miami, Florida. She began her rap career at the age of fourteen with Trick Daddy and later became a member of the Slip-N-Slide Records label. 

Trina has won multiple awards throughout her career, including two Source Awards, two Vibe Awards, two ASCAP Awards and a BET Award for Best Female Rap Artist.

Net Worth

Trina is an American rapper and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the late 1990s. She has released six studio albums, including her debut album Da Baddest Bitch (2000). 

Trina is also well known for her many collaborations with other artists and for being the first female rap artist to sign a deal with Atlantic Records. She has earned a significant net worth from her successful music career. 

Trina’s estimated net worth is $4 million. Her wealth has come from her music sales, tours, endorsements, and other business ventures.