What is Trina’s Net Worth?
Trina, an American rapper and model, has a net worth of $6 million. Known for her 1998 single “Nann Nigga,” Trina has had a successful and consistent rap career. She has been recognized by publications as one of the most successful female rappers of all time.
Trina’s Background
Trina, born Katrina Laverne Taylor on December 3, 1974 in Miami, Florida, is of Dominican and Bahamian descent. She attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School where she was a majorette and graduated in 1992.
In 1998, Trina began pursuing a real estate license and started studying for it.
Trina’s Music Career
Trina began her music career after being featured on Miami rapper Trick Daddy’s song “Nann Nigga” in 1998. The single became a hit and Trina signed a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records. Her debut album “Da Baddest Bitch” was released in 2000 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Trina’s second album “Diamond Princess” was released in 2002 and her third album “Glamorest Life” came out in 2005. Her fourth album “Still da Baddest” debuted at number one on the Top Rap Albums chart in 2008. Trina’s fifth album “Amazin” was released in 2010 and she released her much delayed and anticipated album “The One” in 2019. Trina has also released several singles independently and collaborated with hundreds of other artists. She plans to release her seventh studio album, T7, in late 2022.
Trina’s Career Highlights
Trina has appeared in three films, A Miami Tail, The Cookout and The Cookout 2. She is also a co-host on Tameka Cottle’s late night talk show “Tiny Tonight” alongside singer/reality star Tamar Braxton, Claudia Jordan and Cottle herself. Additionally, she began appearing on the VHI reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” in 2017.
Trina is also a philanthropist and founded the non profit Diamond Doll Foundation, which aims to help young girls stuck in the cycle of poverty. She partners with the Florida Entertainment Summit to organize the yearly Jingle Bell Toy Drive for South Florida.
Personal Life of Trina
Trina’s mother, Verness Taylor, passed away at the age of 62 in September 2019 after battling cancer. Her brother, Wilbrent Jr., was tragically murdered in 2013.
Trina dated rapper Lil Wayne on and off from 2005 to 2007. They were briefly engaged, and during this time, Trina suffered a miscarriage. They both have matching tattoos of each other’s names. Trina then dated basketball player Kenyon Martin from 2007 to 2010 and rapper French Montana from 2012 to 2014. In 2017, Trina began dating musician Raymond Taylor, and in September 2021, the couple confirmed their engagement.
Trina’s Award Nominations and Wins
Trina has received ten BET Awards nominations, nine of which were for Best Female Hip Hop Artist. She has also been nominated for three Soul Train Music Awards, won a Source Award, and received three other nominations. Other award nominations include one American Music Award, six nominations at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, and a nod for a MTV Sucker Free Summit Award. Trina also won a Golden Trailer Award for her appearance in the film “A Miami Tale.” Among her wins, Trina has been given two ASCAP Awards, two BMI Awards, an EME Award, an All-Star Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award.
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