American rap artist, songwriter, record producer as well as a model Katrina Laverne Taylor, commonly known by her stage name of Trina, was born on 3 December 1978, in Miami, Florida, and her first major public exposure came in 1998, when she was featured on a song called “Nann Nigga” in sexual innuendo terms, which was included on the second studio album released by fellow rapper Trick Daddy.
So just how rich is Trina? Authoritative sources estimate that Trina’s net worth is over $8 million as of mid-2017, accumulated mostly from her rapping career now spanning 20 years.
Trina Net Worth $8 Million
Trina studied at the Miami Northwestern Senior High School, then when she decided to pursue a career in rapping, she was soon discovered by Trick Daddy, who featured her on one of his songs, and in turn helped her make a successful debut. The popularity of Trina’s first collaboration song inspired the release of her debut album shortly after, released under the name of “Da Baddest Bitch” in 2000. The album placed at #33 on the Billboard 200 music chart, and sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide, which guaranteed it a gold certification by the RIAA. The album also spawned two singles, namely “Da Baddest Bitch” and “Pull Over”, with the latter reaching #27 on the list of “Top 50 Best Rap Songs by Women”, compiled by “Complex Magazine”.
Following the success of “Da Baddest Bitch”, Trina came out with her second studio work entitled “Diamond Princess”. The album did fairly well on the market, as it peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200 chart, and sold more than 67,000 copies during its debut week eventually selling over 500,000 copies, earning another gold certificate. In 2005, Trina came out with her “Glamorous Life” album, which featured guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Mannie Fresh, and spawned two singles, namely “Don’t Trip” and “Here We Go”. In 2008, Trina released a critical and commercial success album called “Still da Baddest”, her fourth studio work; not only did the album top the music charts, but it also sold more than 400,000 copies in the US that year.
Considered to be among the most influential female hip hop artists, Trina up to date has released six studio albums, the most recent being “6’”, which was released in 2016, in collaboration with various artists, such as Rick Ross, Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Eve, Snoop Dogg and Trey Songz to name a few.
In her personal life, Trina dated Lil Wayne for several years, and then basketballer Kenyon Martin, and rapper French Montana, but is still believed to be single, and living in Florida.
Dirty Awards - Dirty Chic of the Year (2005),Source Award Remix of the Year (2004)
Record Labels
Sony Music, EMI, Rockstar Music Group, Slip-n-Slide Records, Atlantic Records
Albums
Amazin' (2010), Still da Baddest (2008), Da Baddest Bitch (2000), Diamond Princess (2002), Glamorest Life (2005), Dynasty 6 (2016, EP)
Nominations
American Music Award - Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Female Artist (2005), BET Awards, Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2000, 2001), Source Award , New Artist of the Year (2001), Top 50 Best Rap Songs by Women (by “Complex Magazine”)
Movies
The Cookout 2 (2011), A Miami Tail (2003)
TV Shows
2010 Hip Hop Honors (TV Show), 2010 Hip Hop Honors (TV Show), Hip Hop: Raw & Uncut (2008), Rip the Runway (2004), Rap City: The Bassment (2003), Soul Train (2000-2001)
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Fact
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On The 3rd Annual B.E.T awards Trina was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 3rd time. [June 2003]
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Released her debut studio album entitled "Da Baddest Bitch" [March 2000]
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On The 1st Annual B.E.T awards Trina was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. [June 2001]
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On The 6th Annual B.E.T awards Trina was Nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 4th time. [June 2006]
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Released her 2nd studio album entitled "Diamond Princess" [August 2002]
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On The 9th Annual B.E.T awards Trina was Nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 6th time. [June 2009]
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Released her 4th studio album entitled "Still Da Baddest" [April 2008]
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On The 10th Annual B.E.T awards Trina was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 7th time, to date Trina is the 7th Most Nominated Female at the B.E.T awards. [June 2010]
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Released CD "Glamorest Life" [October 2005]
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Released her 5th studio album entitled "Amazin", Trina is the first female rapper to release a 5th studio album. [May 2010]
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On The 8th Annual B.E.T awards Trina was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 5th time. [June 2008]
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On The 2nd Annual B.E.T awards Trina was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the 2nd time. [June 2002]
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On The 8th Annual B.E.T awards Trina was Nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. [June 2008]
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She started out on Trick Daddy's song "Nann Nigga" before putting out her solo CD.
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She has her own perfume "Diamond Princess" which you can only get through her website.
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In 2006 she started an organization called "Diamond Doll" to help underprivileged children.
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She was dating Trick Daddy's brother "Hollywood" at the time of his murder.
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Was a real estate agent before having music as a second career.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Meet the Blacks
2016
performer: "Fuck That Nigga"
Life as We Know It
2010
performer: "Pull Over" / writer: "Pull Over" - as Katrina Taylor
The A-Team
2010
"SHUT UP" / writer: "SHUT UP" - as Katrina Taylor
Entourage
2007
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Are We Done Yet?
2007
writer: "Take It to da House" - as Katrina Taylor
Knocked Up
2007
performer: "Shake"
Blade II
2002
performer: "Gangsta Queens" / writer: "Gangsta Queens" - as Katrina Taylor
All About the Benjamins
2002
performer: "Told Y'all" / writer: "Told Y'all" - as Katrina Taylor
Osmosis Jones
2001
writer: "Take it to Da House"
Exit Wounds
2001
performer: "We Got" / writer: "We Got" - as K. Taylor
Any Given Sunday
1999
performer: "SHUT UP" / writer: "SHUT UP"
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tiny Tonight
2013
TV Series
Co Host (2013)
Stripper Bod, Model Face
2013
Video short
Trina
The Cookout 2
2011
TV Movie
Woman Placing Bet
With Friends Like These
2005
TV Series
Cleo
Sweet Potato Pie
2004
Video
Regina
A Miami Tail
2003
Alica Strada
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Trick Daddy: Uncut
2003
Video documentary
Slip N' Slide: All Star Weekend
2002
Video documentary
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
K.Michelle: My Life
2016
TV Series
Herself
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live!
2015
TV Series
Herself
RuPaul's Drag Race
2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest Judge
RapFix Live
2011-2014
TV Series
Herself
2 Live Crew: Take It Off
2014
Short
Herself
Walter Latham's Comedy After Dark
2013
Herself - Host
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself
La La's Full Court Life
2011
TV Series
Herself
My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women in Hip Hop
2010
TV Movie documentary
Herself
2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South
2010
TV Special
Herself - Performer
Style-City Music Presents
2010
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Mo'Nique Show
2010
TV Series
Herself
Trina Feat. Diddy & Keri Hilson: Million Dollar Girl