Katrina Laverne Kearse[1] (née Taylor) is an American rapper who rose to prominence in the late 1990s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy on the singles "Nann Nigga", "Shut Up", and "Take It to da …

She never considered a carrer in music, untill spotted by locally based rapper Trick Daddy, who helped her on her way to stardom. She then shortened her name to just "Trina" and appeared on Trick …

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The impact of Trina’s debut album is still blasting through speakers all over the world. Her influence has reached many of today's generation of female rap.

Dec 25, 2025 · Miami rapper Trina is one of the most consistent and sex-positive female performers in hip-hop. She’s set the standard for boldness throughout her lengthy career.

Apr 5, 2024 · Hip-hop legend Trina's new memoir, 'Da Baddest,' will chronicle her coming-of-age story in Miami, her rise to stardom and status as a hip-hop icon. It also features a foreword by Missy Elliott.

Oct 5, 2023 · It’s no secret that Trina is a fixture in the world of hip-hop. With hit singles like “Pull Over” and “Here We Go” featuring Kelly Rowland, Trina – born Katrina Laverne Taylor – cemented her...

Trina has since branched into reality television, starring in Love & Hip Hop: Miami, and has scored a sixth charting album with The One (2019). Born Katrina Laverne Taylor, Trina was born and raised in …

Born Katrina Laverne Taylor, she became famous as a rapper and model. She has been nominated for over seven BET Awards in hip-hop. Rapper Trick Daddy asked her to be on his album …

She has been described by XXL as "the most consistent female rapper of all time". In 2014, Trina was included in Billboard's list of the "31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop".