Maurice Samuel Young (born September 27, 1974), better known by his stage name Trick Daddy , is an American rapper from Miami , Florida . He is best known for his 2004 single " Let's Go " (featuring Twista and Lil Jon ), which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 . The album of which it preceded, Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets (2004) peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart; both of which remain his most successful releases to date.
51-455: Katrina Laverne Kearse (née Taylor ; born December 3), known professionally as Trina , is an American rapper. She 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 House ". In 2000, she released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch . Afterwards, she made an appearance on the remix of " One Minute Man " by Missy Elliott and Ludacris . In 2002, she released
102-688: A concealed weapon and violating probation and served 15 months in Florida state prison. Then in February 2003, he was arrested on gun charges following a dispute at a basketball game, and again in September 2003 after police found cocaine and marijuana in his pocket. He pleaded guilty to cocaine and weapons charges and received probation. On April 3, 2014, he was arrested outside of his home in Miramar, Florida . According to his arrest report, he
153-472: A miscarriage . The couple have matching tattoos , Trina has "Wayne" on her wrist, while Lil Wayne has "Trina" spelled out on his ring finger. Trina's brother, Wilbrent Bain Jr., was murdered in a shooting in 2013. Her mother, Vernessa Taylor, died at age 62 after a struggle with cancer in September 2019. In July 2022, Trina's niece was killed. Trina dated basketball player Kenyon Martin from 2007 to 2010. He had
204-410: A Thug Still a Thug on September 25, 2009, under his own Dunk Ryder Records label, which by now had grown to include fellow Miami artists Ice "Billion" Berg, Fella, Bad Guy, Kasino, A-Dot, NoLove, Dutch Dirty and Gold Rush, most of which eventually parted ways with the label to start their own independent ventures. He released a single featuring Jeezy , called "I Can't Leave These Streets Alone", and then
255-405: A True Story (1997) and its sequel, www.thug.com (1998). Becoming the flagship artist for the label, he signed a joint venture deal with Atlantic Records to release Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 (2000), Thugs Are Us (2001), and Thug Holiday (2002), which were met with moderate commercial success. He followed up Thug Matrimony with the albums Back by Thug Demand (2006) and
306-584: A True Story in 1997; the album was popular in the Miami area. In 1998, when his next album www.thug.com was released, Trick removed "Dollars" from his stage name. Club-oriented track " Nann Nigga ", featuring Trina , became a national hit, peaking at the third spot of the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Atlantic Records signed Trick Daddy to the label in 1998 and released Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 that year. " Shut Up ",
357-668: A co-host on the VH1 late night talk show Tiny Tonight! with Tiny , Tamar Braxton and Claudia Jordan . On March 9, 2015, Trina revealed that she had signed a new imprint venture with Penalty Entertainment. Days earlier, Trina had released the promotional single "Real One" featuring Rico Love , who she said would be the executive producer of her sixth album. On July 21, 2015, Trina previewed its music video on an episode of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta : Afterparty Live! on July 21, 2015. On October 29, Wolfgang Gartner announced that his song "Turn Up", featuring Trina and Wiley , would be featured on
408-497: A contract deal with Atlantic Records , and accumulate enough buzz to compose the mixtape Face Off . On December 20, 2011, Perry released the single "Marilyn Monroe", which featured production by frequent Missy Elliott co-producer, Cainon Lamb . The song would generally meet favorable reception from musical peers like Beyoncé , who featured the song on her official website. In 2012, Perry collaborated with SWV ("Do Ya"), Pusha T ("Red Cup"), and Victoria Monet ("Hate Ya Past");
459-596: A dollar bill. At that point, he was also charged with cocaine possession. His bond was set at $ 6,000 for both charges. Trick Daddy announced that he has lupus , which has affected his skin, but he stopped taking medication to combat the disease. He stated "for every medicine they gave me I had to take a test or another medicine every thirty days or so to make sure that medicine wasn't causing side effects dealing with kidney or liver failure…I just said all together I ain't taking no medicine." Trick Daddy has faced financial difficulties, having declared bankruptcy three times,
510-644: A record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records with distribution from Atlantic Records . On March 21, 2000, Trina released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch , which debuted at No. 33 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 11 on the Top R&;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for 39 weeks and on the Hip-Hop/R&;B album chart for 49 consecutive weeks and was certified Gold by
561-555: A suspended license. The following morning, he was released on $ 6,100 bond . On January 11, 2020, Trick Daddy was pulled over in Miami by the police because they suspected he was driving while under the influence . After officers smelled alcohol on his breath and he failed a field sobriety test , Trick Daddy was taken into custody at the Hammocks District Station for driving under the influence. While handing over his possessions, police found cocaine wrapped inside
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#1732801351499612-600: The Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Top R&;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 67,000 units in its first week. The album was preceded by "Told Y'all", featuring Rick Ross , which reached No. 64 on the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and appeared on the soundtrack to the action comedy All About the Benjamins , and " No Panties ", featuring Tweet , which reached No. 88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 45 on
663-645: The Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart, becoming her first album to top the charts. Its first-week sales were 47,000. The album was preceded by the singles " Single Again ", which reached No. 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 19 on the Rap Songs chart, and " I Got a Thang for You ", featuring Keyshia Cole , which reached No. 21 on
714-646: The Kanye West -produced single " B R Right " featuring Ludacris, from her sophomore album Diamond Princess (2002). Trina's third album Glamorest Life (2005), spawned the hit single " Here We Go " featuring Kelly Rowland , which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her follow-up album Still da Baddest (2008), peaked within the top ten on the Billboard 200 , and reached number one on
765-558: The Liberty Square apartment complex in Liberty City after relocating from Goulds . The building where he grew up was colloquially known as " Pork-N-Beans " in reference to the color of the apartment doors. His father, Charles, was a local pimp . While Young was a teenager, Charles took him and his brother Derek "Hollywood" Harris to live with him, and during that time, Young and Hollywood began to deal crack cocaine on
816-529: The RIAA by November of that year. The album was preceded by the singles " Da Baddest Bitch " on December 22, 1999, and " Pull Over " on February 13, 2000, which reached No. 93 on the Hot 100, No. 46 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 41 on the Rap Songs chart. Trina began working on her second studio album in 2001 with Missy Elliott , enjoying more creative control than ever before, saying in interviews that
867-527: The UK Singles Chart . On October 22, 2002, Trina released the album's third and final single, " B R Right ", featuring Ludacris , which reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 24 on the Rap Songs chart. On October 4, 2005, Trina released her third studio album, Glamorest Life , which debut at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, No. 2 on
918-636: The VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Miami . On June 21, 2019, Trina released her much-delayed sixth studio album, The One . In a 2020 interview, Trina stated that she was working on another project that was "almost done". On September 21, 2022, Trina made a guest appearance on All Elite Wrestling 's Dynamite program, being revealed as the celebrity guest supporting Diamante against TBS Champion Jade Cargill . Two nights later on AEW Rampage , Trina appeared in Diamante's corner during
969-747: The title track . In 2004, Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets was released, with hit single " Let's Go ", produced by Lil Jon , featuring Twista , and sampling the guitar riffs from the Ozzy Osbourne hit " Crazy Train ". That year, Trick Daddy guest-performed on the Ying Yang Twins ' " What's Happnin! ", which reached #30 on the Hot 100, #7 on the Rhythmic Top 40, and #9 on the Hot Rap Singles. "Let's Go" peaked on #7 on
1020-614: The Album in 2006, " I'm So Hood " from We the Best in 2007, and "Out Here Grindin'" from We Global in 2008, all among numerous other rappers. "Born-N-Raised" peaked at #83 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, and "I'm So Hood" peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the Hot Rap Tracks. He appeared on Pitbull 's 2007 album The Boatlift . Trick Daddy left Slip-n-Slide in 2008 and released his 8th studio album Finally Famous: Born
1071-639: The Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The third and final single from the album, "Look Back at Me", featuring Killer Mike, hit No. 1 in Denmark. On May 4, 2010, Trina released her fifth studio album, Amazin' , which debut at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album sold over 32,000 copies in its first week. The album
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#17328013514991122-535: The Hot 100, #4 on the Rhythmic Top 40, and #4 on Hot Rap Tracks. Back by Thug Demand followed in 2006, with singles "Bet That" and "Tuck Ya Ice" charting on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. This album launched the career of Trick Daddy's Group, Dunk Ryders with their record "Damn Right" featuring Dray Skky , and Trick's Joint Venture Label Deal with Cash Money Records. Following Back By Thug Demand , Trick Daddy appeared on several singles by DJ Khaled : "Born-N-Raised" in 2006 from Listennn...
1173-723: The Hot 100, No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and Top 20 in most countries worldwide. The single was certified Gold in the US in June 2006. The album's third and final single, "Da Club", featuring Mannie Fresh , was released on November 22, 2005. On May 18, 2007, it was announced that Trina had left Atlantic Records and signed to EMI in conjunction with her original label, Slip-n-Slide Records. On April 1, 2008, Trina released her fourth studio album, Still da Baddest , which reached No. 6 on
1224-683: The Jingle Bell Toy Drive for children in South Florida . Trina has received ten nominations at the BET Awards , nine of which were for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and three nominations at the Soul Train Music Awards . She has received four Source Award nominations winning one. She has been nominated for one American Music Award . She was nominated for six awards at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards . She
1275-514: The TBS Championship match, which saw Diamante defeated by Cargill. After the match ended, Trina turned heel on Diamante; attacking her and showing her support for Cargill. Trina was in an on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Lil Wayne from 2005 to 2007. On October 5, 2005, during an interview with Wendy Williams , she confirmed that she and Wayne were engaged to be married. Trina later became pregnant by Lil Wayne, but suffered
1326-414: The Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and No. 2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 77,000 units in its first week. The album was preceded by the single, " Don't Trip ", featuring Lil Wayne on April 28, 2005, which reached No. 74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and " Here We Go ", featuring Kelly Rowland , on September 23, 2005, which became one of Trina's most successful singles, reaching No. 17 on
1377-570: The US R&;B/Hip-Hop Albums . In 2010, she released her fifth album Amazin' , which featured the Lady Gaga co-penned track "Let Dem Hoes Fight", as well as collaborations with Diddy , Nicki Minaj , Lil Wayne , and Rick Ross . 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 ". Katrina Laverne Taylor
1428-524: The age of 7, under the supervision of her uncles, Brianna Perry made her first recording at the Poe Boy Music Group studios. Her frequent visits to the studio would accumulate the attention of rappers Trina and Trick Daddy , the former who would grant Perry a recording deal with Diva Records (Diva Enterprises/DP Entertainment). From there, Perry guest starred on BET 's Rap City and made her rapping debut on Trina's Diamond Princess on
1479-444: The album was "more what Trina's about, how Trina looks, how Trina feels, the things that Trina consists of." During this time, she started her own record label imprint, Diva Enterprises. In September 2002, she signed 9-year-old recording artist Lil' Brianna, who would appear on her track "Kandi" and later be known as Brianna Perry . On August 27, 2002, Trina released her second studio album Diamond Princess , which debut at No. 14 on
1530-403: The film Just Another Day playing Roman, a drug dealer. The film is about the intersecting lives of an aspiring rapper and an old successful rapper over the course of one day. In 2018, Trick Daddy started appearing in the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Miami . In 2017, he started his podcast co-hosted by Supa Cindy. In 1993, Trick Daddy was convicted of cocaine possession, carrying
1581-649: The image of her lips tattooed on his neck. Trina dated rapper French Montana from 2012 to 2014. Trina began dating Raymond Taylor on 2017 and got engaged in September 2021. Trina married Benjamin Kearse Jr. on May 22, 2024. Trina started the Diamond Doll Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps younger girls with their life struggles. The organization is partnered with the Florida Entertainment Summit to organize
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1632-466: The independently-released Finally Famous: Born a Thug, Still a Thug (2009), and notably guest appeared on hometown native DJ Khaled 's singles " I'm So Hood " in 2007 and " Out Here Grindin' " in 2008. Maurice Samuel Young was born on September 27, 1974, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami , Florida . His mother, Pearl Brockington of South Carolina , raised him and his 10 brothers and sisters in
1683-545: The label she had been with since the beginning of her career. "Slip-n-Slide is like my family. I grew up with those guys, and it's been a long journey. I love them dearly, but it's time, in my career, for me to move forward." —Trina on Slip-N-Slide departure MTV RAPFIX Live interview On December 3, 2012, Trina released the mixtape Back 2 Business , which was preceded by the singles "Beam" featuring Gunplay and Iceberg Slimm , and "Bad Bitch", featuring Lola Monroe and Shawnna . On December 17, 2012, Trina appeared as
1734-455: The latest of which came on the day his home was to be foreclosed upon and auctioned away. Trick Daddy's ex-wife Joy filed for a divorce from him, as she revealed on part 2 of the Love & Hip Hop: Miami Season 2 reunion. Brianna Perry Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992), also known as Lil' Brianna , is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida . She
1785-576: The latter being featured on Perry's mixtape, Symphony No. 9: The B Collection . Additionally, Perry would go on to collaborate with Trina on a visual titled "Girl Talk". In June 2014, Perry starred as a regular cast-member for the Oxygen reality series Sisterhood of Hip Hop , where a portion of her promotional material ("I'm That B.I.T.C.H.", "Since U Left" ) was previewed via various episodes. In 2016 she released T.O.B (Them Other Bitches)” that featured her co-star Lee Mazin, while she also featured in
1836-404: The mixtape Diamonds Are Forever . It was preceded by the singles "Ghetto", featuring T-Pain , "Waist So Skinny", featuring Rick Ross , and "Can I", featuring Mýa . The mixtape received 4.8 million streams in two days. During this time, Trina was preparing her sixth studio album. On November 9, 2011, Trina announced on MTV RapFix Live that she was no longer signed to Slip-N-Slide Records ,
1887-486: The project was never released. In 2006, due to creative differences, Perry parted ways with Elliott on good terms. In 2007, Perry readied a mixtape, Princess of Miami , with Slip-N-Slide recording affiliates and former mentor Missy Elliott. In 2008, Perry announced work on a debut album tentatively titled Girl Talk , alongside a film project with Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz , however neither project
1938-569: The single "Forget That", featuring Steph Lecor , from the Meet the Blacks soundtrack. On July 11, Trina participated in Missy Elliott 's tribute for VH1's Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens . On December 3, Trina celebrated her 38th birthday by unveiling a surprise EP , Dynasty 6 , at a private Art Basel event. On August 25, 2017, it was announced that Trina and Trick Daddy would star in
1989-453: The soundtrack for the video game Need For Speed . On November 13, Trina released her single "Fuck Boy", along with a remix of One Direction 's "Perfect", both garnered positive reviews. On March 21, 2016, the 16th anniversary of her debut album Da Baddest Bitch , Trina released the single "Overnight", which discusses the ups and downs of her career including lawsuits, label issues, and being underestimated. On April 1, 2016, Trina released
2040-474: The streets. Trick appeared on the track "Scarred" by former 2 Live Crew member Luther "Luke" Campbell , produced by Darren "DJ Spin" Rudnick, from Luke's 1996 album Uncle Luke . The song became a hit and immediately caught the attention of fans and record producers alike. Ted Lucas, a former concert promoter and then-CEO of Slip-n-Slide Records, signed the rapper to the newly formed record label. Slip-n-Slide released Trick Daddy Dollars' debut album Based on
2091-424: The streets. At 15 years old, Young was arrested for drug and firearm possession. The day he was released, Young was arrested on an attempted-murder charge for shooting a man during a street fight. He was convicted and sent to prison at 20 years old. His brother was murdered the same year. After he was released from prison, Ted Lucas, founder of Slip-n-Slide Records , urged Young to focus on a rap career and stay off
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2142-615: The track "Kandi", which would attract the attention of Missy Elliott . Elliott would go on to sign Perry to her label, The Goldmind Inc. , and feature the young rapper in various promotional concerts with her and Timbaland . Additionally, Perry would also make cameo appearances in a few of Elliott's work such as the music video to " Pass That Dutch " and her short-lived reality series, The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott . In between cameo work, Perry would work extensively on an untitled debut album which tentatively comprised forty tracks and sole production from Elliott and Timbaland; however,
2193-429: Was born on December 3, in Miami . She grew up in the Liberty City . Her father is Dominican , while her mother, Vernessa Taylor, was Bahamian . They separated when Trina was a child. She attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School , where she was a majorette , and where she graduated. Taylor initially educated herself towards becoming a real estate agent , before switching her career path to music. In 1998, Trina
2244-490: Was caught by police who were surveilling his home under the suspicion that he was running a grow house . Once police entered his home with a warrant and drug sniffing dogs , they reportedly found one gram of cocaine in Trick Daddy's bedroom, along with a 9mm pistol and ammunition in another bedroom. Police charged Young with possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and driving with
2295-520: Was featured on the track "This is for You", from Jeezy's latest album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition , released in December 2011. In July 2012, Trick Daddy released a mixtape entitled Dick & Dynamite as a prequel to his upcoming album release. He continues to tour the United States, performing a mix of both his classic hits and his new releases. In 2010, Trick Daddy appeared in
2346-432: Was nominated for one MTV Sucker Free Summit Award. She has won one Golden Trailer Award for her appearance on the film A Miami Tail . She has won two ASCAP Awards , two BMI Awards, one Billboard Music Award , one EME Award, and one All Star Music Award. Team Captain, Performer Contestant Trick Daddy Prior, he signed to local record label Slip-n-Slide Records for the release of his debut album Based on
2397-467: Was preceded by the singles " That's My Attitude " on August 21, 2009, "Million Dollar Girl", featuring Diddy and Keri Hilson , on January 12, 2010, which reached No. 61 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 20 on the Rap Songs chart, "Always", featuring Monica , on April 20, 2010, which reached No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "White Girl", featuring Flo Rida and Git Fresh , on June 29, 2010. On March 28, 2011, Trina released
2448-527: Was released. In 2009, Perry was shuffled to Flo Rida 's label International Music Group, where she materialized a mixtape, The Graduation , and an underground single, "Boom Shacka", that failed to serve as a commercial release. In 2011, Perry departed from Flo Rida 's camp and went on to do further work with longtime family label, Poe Boy Music Group . That same year, Perry released the single, "Fly Kicks", alongside an accompanying music video. Its visual premiere on BET 's 106 & Park would earn her
2499-523: Was studying to get her real estate license, when she caught the attention of Miami rapper Trick Daddy , who asked her to appear on his track " Nann Nigga ". The song was released as the lead single from Trick's second studio album, www.thug.com on July 14, 1998, reaching No. 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Rap Songs chart. This kickstarted Trina's rap career, leading to
2550-513: Was the lead single from Book of Thugs . His next single, "America" (featuring Society), was a poignant political track that writer Omar Burgess compared to other sociological tracks in Trick's catalog such as "Ain't No Santa". Thugs Are Us , released in 2001, featured the hit single " I'm a Thug " (released March 20, 2001) which reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. His fifth studio album Thug Holiday contained two singles, " In da Wind " and
2601-453: Was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott 's label The Goldmind Inc. Perry made her debut on Trina 's album Diamond Princess (2002) on the track "Kandi". Since then, she has released several mixtapes and starred as a regular cast-member on the reality-television series Sisterhood of Hip Hop . In 2016, Brianna left major label Atlantic Records due to low promotion and moved forward with her indie label Poe Boy Entertainment . At
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