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Trina

Katrina Laverne Taylor, better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper from Miami.

Personal background

Trina was born Katrina Laverne Taylor.[1] Growing up, she lived in both the Liberty City housing projects near Miami and upper-class Pembroke Isle.[2] She is of African American and Dominican descent.[3] She is currently dating the Kenyon Martin from the Denver Nuggets and he got her lips shape tatoo on his neck

Career

Trina debuted in 1998 on Slip-N-Slide label mate Trick Daddy's "Nann Nigga".[4] Her first two albums, the certified platinum debut album Da Baddest Bitch (2000) and the certified gold follow up Diamond Princess (2002) focused on the raw and raunchy style that made her famous, followed by the certified gold album, Glamorest Life in 2005.

Miami rapper named Trick Daddy asked Trina to recite a verse on his debut and in 1998, that track, "Nann Nigga", ended up being the first single of his www.thug.com album. The single became a hit reaching No. 3 on the Rap Charts. Thanks to the success of the single, Trina gained popularity and got a deal with Slip-N-Side/Atlantic Records.

Da Baddest Bitch and Diamond Princess era

In March 2000, Trina's debut album Da Baddest Bitch was released. The album entered the Billboard Chart at No. 33[5], and eventually sold more than a million copies around the world and 700,000 in the U.S. The album's lead single, also titled "Da Baddest Bitch" underperformed but the following single, "Pull Over", became one of Trina's biggest hits.

The next two years she spent time with Missy Elliot developing her second album.[4] On August 27, 2002 Trina released her second album Diamond Princess in USA.[6] The album spawned three singles, including "No Panties", which became Trina's first release outside of the U.S. and the smash hit song, "B R Right" featuring Ludacris.

Glamorest Life era

Her third studio album titled Glamorest Life was released October 4, 2005,[7] it charted at #11 on the Billboard Albums.[8] The album featured her highest charting single to date, Here We Go featuring Kelly Rowland. It also became her first single to chart outside of America.

The Glamorest Life sold more than 400,000 units in the U.S. according to Soundscan totals.[9]

2008 - Present: Still da Baddest

In 2007 Trina revealed she was working on a new album. On April 1, 2008 Trina released Still da Baddest after it was pushed back originally being planned to be released on February 12.[10]

The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Rap and R&B charts, and at #6 on The Billboard 200.[11]

Discography

Main article: Trina discography

Awards

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards are awarded for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Trina has received one nomination.[12]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 Trina Rap/Hip-Hop Favorite Female Artist Nominated
BET Awards

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network. Trina has received four nominations.[13][14][15][16]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 Trina Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
2002 Trina Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
2003 Trina Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
2006 Trina Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Trina has received one nomination.[17]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2002 "One Minute Man" Best Hip-Hop Video Nominated
Soul Train Music Award

The Soul Train Music Award is an annual awards show that honors the best in black music and entertainment. Trina has received two nominations.[18][19]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 "Pull Over" Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video Nominated
2002 "Told Y'all" Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video Nominated
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards

The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards is an annual awards show created by The Source, an American hip-hop magazine. Trina has received one award from four nominations.[20][21]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 Trina New Artist Nominated
2003 "B R Right" Single of the Year – Female Solo Artist Nominated
2004 "Right Thurr" Remix- Chingy Remix of the Year Won

References

  1. ^ McDonnell, Evelyn (September 2002). "Trina: Feisty. Fly. Fashionable. Miami's hottest female rapper is full of fire and giving the men a run for their money". Interview.
  2. ^ "Pressure Makes Diamonds". Slip-N-Slide Records. 2008.
  3. ^ "About Trina". MuzeMusic. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  4. ^ a b Phares, Heather (2008). "Trina: Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
  5. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=252957&model.vnuAlbumId=1102676
  6. ^ Diamond Princess, billboard.com
  7. ^ Glamorest Life, billboard.com
  8. ^ Trina - Glamorest Life - Music Charts
  9. ^ Trina and Kelly Rowland - Here We Go - Music Charts
  10. ^ Popjustice - Trina - 'Single Again'
  11. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=252957&model.vnuAlbumId=1102676
  12. ^ "33rd American Music Awards". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  13. ^ "Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott Among Top BET Award Nominees". The Sun (San Bernardino County). 2006-05-16.
  14. ^ "BET To Air Live Telecast of 1st Annual BET Awards Whitney Houston To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". The New York Beacon. 2001-06-13.
  15. ^ "Aaliyah Leads BET Awards Nominees, Followed By Keys, B2K". MTV. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  16. ^ "Nelly, Missy Elliot Top BET Awards". Hollywood. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
  17. ^ "2002 MTV Video Music Awards". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  18. ^ "7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2001)". Hollywood. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  19. ^ "Ashanti, Alicia, And Aaliyah Lead 'Lady Of Soul Awards' Nominations". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
  20. ^ "The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2001 (2001)". Hollywood. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  21. ^ "List of nominees for 2004 Source Awards". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
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