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''For the [[Diggin' in the Crates Crew|D.I.T.C.]] rapper and producer, see [[Diamond D]]''.
''For the [[Diggin' in the Crates Crew|D.I.T.C.]] rapper and producer, see [[Diamond D]]''.


'''Brittany Nicole Carpentero''' (born May 20, 1988),<ref name="race2">{{cite web |url=http://diamondatl.com/rapper-diamond/quick-facts/|title=Quick Facts|accessdate=2012-02-2012 |year=2011 |publisher=diamondatl.com }}</ref><ref name="name2">{{cite web |url=http://diamondatl.com/rapper-diamond/biography/|title=Diamond Carpentro Biograpghy|accessdate=2012-02-2012 |year=2011 |publisher=diamondatl.com }}</ref> better known by her stage name '''Diamond''', is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] and former member of the group [[Crime Mob]].<ref name="girl talk">{{cite news|last=Murphy|first=Keith|title=Girl Talk|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=pCYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA52|accessdate=4 October 2010|newspaper=[[Vibe (magazine){{!}}Vibe]]|date=October 2007}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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Diamond joined the group Crime Mob in 2004. Crime Mob first garnered national attention in 2004 with their single "[[Knuck If You Buck]],"<ref name="crimemob">{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/crime-mob/2944462/|title=Crime Mob Biography|accessdate=2012-02-2012 |year=2011 |publisher=artistdirect.com }}</ref> which was eventually [[RIAA certification|certified Platinum]].<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=knuck%20if%20you%20buck&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25 "Knuck If You Buck"] at the [[RIAA]] database.</ref> They released their debut album ''[[Crime Mob (album)|Crime Mob]]'' later that summer. Their next charting single, "[[Rock Yo Hips]]," was released in August 2006 and was followed by a second album, ''[[Hated on Mostly]]'', in March 2007.
Diamond joined the group Crime Mob in 2004. Crime Mob first garnered national attention in 2004 with their single "[[Knuck If You Buck]],"<ref name="crimemob">{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/crime-mob/2944462/|title=Crime Mob Biography|accessdate=2012-02-2012 |year=2011 |publisher=artistdirect.com }}</ref> which was eventually [[RIAA certification|certified Platinum]].<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=knuck%20if%20you%20buck&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25 "Knuck If You Buck"] at the [[RIAA]] database.</ref> They released their debut album ''[[Crime Mob (album)|Crime Mob]]'' later that summer. Their next charting single, "[[Rock Yo Hips]]," was released in August 2006 and was followed by a second album, ''[[Hated on Mostly]]'', in March 2007.


===Solo career, 2008–present===
In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career. In 2010, she appeared on the remix version of "[[My Chick Bad]]," a [[Ludacris]] single, along with [[Trina]] and [[Eve (entertainer)|Eve]]. Her debut single "Lotta Money" was released in the summer of 2010; the video for the single included [[Gucci Mane]]. In 2011, Diamond released a song featuring [[Waka Flocka]] called "Hit That Hoe;" a video was released in August 2011. Also in November of 2011 Diamond released her single "Buy It All" on BET's 106 & Park. <ref name="buyitall">{{cite web |url=http://www.bet.com/video/106andpark/106guestrewind/106park814-diamond-s1.html|title=106 & Park: Diamond, "Buy It All"|accessdate=2012-02-2012 |year=2011 |publisher=bet.com }}</ref> Diamond was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the [[BET Awards of 2011]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2011/nominees/best-female-hip-hop-artist.html |title=Best Female Hip Hop Artist | BET Awards | Shows | BET |publisher=BET |date= |accessdate=2011-11-21}}</ref>


=== Influences ===
=== Influences ===
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=== Mixtapes ===
=== Mixtapes ===
* 2007: ''Bitch Musik''
* 2007: ''Bitch Musik''
* 2008: ''Bitch Musik Vol. 2: Ms. Boojhetto''
* 2008:
* 2009: ''P.M.S. (Pardon My Swag)''
* 2010: ''Bitch Musik: Part Three''
* 2010: ''Cocaine Waitress''
* 2011: ''Bitch Musik 4: Poor Little Rich Gurl

=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
* 2009: "Superbad" <small>(featuring [[Cee-Lo Green]])</small>
* 2009: "Superbad" <small>(featuring [[Cee-Lo Green]])</small>
* 2010: "Lotta Money"
* 2010: "Lotta Money"
* 2011: "Hit That Hoe" <small>(featuring [[Waka Flocka]])</small>

* 2011: "Buy It All"
* 2012: "Loose Screws"


====As featured artist====
====As featured artist====

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Diamond
Birth nameBrittany Nicole Carpentero
Also known asDiamond, Miss 32 Flavaz
Born (1988-05-20) May 20, 1988 (age 36)
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2004–present
LabelsIndependent / Dime Piece Collection
Websitediamondatl.com

For the D.I.T.C. rapper and producer, see Diamond D.

Brittany Nicole Carpentero (born May 20, 1988),[1][2] better known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper and former member of the group Crime Mob.[3]

Biography

Early life

Brittany Nicole Carpentero was born in Atlanta, Georgia[1] to an African American mother and a Puerto Rican father. [4] [1]

Crime Mob, 2004–2007

Main article: Crime Mob

Diamond joined the group Crime Mob in 2004. Crime Mob first garnered national attention in 2004 with their single "Knuck If You Buck,"[5] which was eventually certified Platinum.[6] They released their debut album Crime Mob later that summer. Their next charting single, "Rock Yo Hips," was released in August 2006 and was followed by a second album, Hated on Mostly, in March 2007.

Solo career, 2008–present

In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career. In 2010, she appeared on the remix version of "My Chick Bad," a Ludacris single, along with Trina and Eve. Her debut single "Lotta Money" was released in the summer of 2010; the video for the single included Gucci Mane. In 2011, Diamond released a song featuring Waka Flocka called "Hit That Hoe;" a video was released in August 2011. Also in November of 2011 Diamond released her single "Buy It All" on BET's 106 & Park. [7] Diamond was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[8]

Influences

Diamond has stated that artists who have influenced her musical style include Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Salt n Pepa, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, DMX (rapper), Eminem, and Outkast. [1]

Videography

Diamond has appeared in music videos alongside of Ludacris, Rasheeda, Trina, Sean Combs, Gucci Mane, LoLa Monroe, Kandi Burruss, Dondria, Waka Flocka, Cee Lo Green, DJ Drama, Yelawolf, Yo Gotti, Nicki Minaj, Eve, and more. [9]

Song title, artist Released
Loose Screws, Diamond March 2012
Fly Girl, Dukwon feat. Diamond Feb 2012
Buy It All, Diamond Nov 2011
Licky Licky, Stack$ feat. Diamond Nov 2011
#TeamPrettyBitches, Diamond Sep 2011
Hit That Hoe, Diamond feat. Waka Flocka Aug 2011
Tony Montana (Remix), Diamond Aug 2011
I'm On One (Remix), Diamond June 2011
Can I Take Your Order, Diamond May 2011
Bottle Poppin, feat. Dj Holiday & Young Chu May 2011
Flash The Cash, Driicky Graham feat. Diamond April 2011
Honey Bun, Diamond April 2011
Lick The Cat, Yelawolf feat. Diamond Feb 2011
NFL/NBA, feat. 2 Chainz Feb 2011
Get Big Remix, Dorrough featuring Diamond , Diddy & Dj Drama Oct 2010
Lotta Money, Diamond Aug 2010
Shawty Wus Up, Dondria feat. Diamond July 2010
BedRock Remix, Rasheeda featuring Diamond , Toya , Kandi Buruss & LoLa Monroe April 2010
My Chick Bad Remix, Ludacris featuring Diamond , Trina & Eve March 2010
Superbad, Diamond feat. Cee-Lo Dec 2009
Bitches Ain't Shit, Attitude feat. Diamond Aug 2009
Sicknan, Diamond June 2009

Discography

Mixtapes

  • 2007: Bitch Musik
  • 2008: Bitch Musik Vol. 2: Ms. Boojhetto
  • 2009: P.M.S. (Pardon My Swag)
  • 2010: Bitch Musik: Part Three
  • 2010: Cocaine Waitress
  • 2011: Bitch Musik 4: Poor Little Rich Gurl

Singles

  • 2009: "Superbad" (featuring Cee-Lo Green)
  • 2010: "Lotta Money"
  • 2011: "Hit That Hoe" (featuring Waka Flocka)
  • 2011: "Buy It All"
  • 2012: "Loose Screws"
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
US
[10] 		US R&B US Rap
2010 "Shawty Wus Up" (Dondria feat. Johntá Austin & Diamond) – 66 – Dondria vs. Phatfffat
"My Chick Bad" (Remix) (Ludacris feat. Eve, Trina & Diamond) 11 2 2 Battle of the Sexes

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Quick Facts". diamondatl.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Diamond Carpentro Biograpghy". diamondatl.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ Murphy, Keith (October 2007). "Girl Talk". Vibe. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  4. ^ BallerStatus Staff (2011). "Diamond Talks Sex Positions, Her 'Ms. 32 Flavas' Nickname & Crime Mob". ballerstatus.com. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "Crime Mob Biography". artistdirect.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Knuck If You Buck" at the RIAA database.
  7. ^ "106 & Park: Diamond, "Buy It All"". bet.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "Best Female Hip Hop Artist". BET. Retrieved 2011-11-21. {{cite web}}: Text "BET Awards" ignored (help); Text "BET" ignored (help); Text "Shows" ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Videography". diamondatl.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ U.S. Chart Positions via Billboard

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