Da Baddest, Trina
Da Baddest, Trina
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Da Baddest

Author: Trina, Sesali Bowen

Narrator: Trina

Unabridged: 5 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The award-winning, platinum-selling rapper, songwriter, and television personality shares her “open and revealing account” (Neil Martinez-Belkin, New York Times bestselling author) of coming of age in Miami, her unstoppable ascent to music stardom, and her lasting impact as a legendary figure in the hip-hop industry

Growing up in the Liberty City area of Miami, Florida, Katrina “Trina” Taylor spent her childhood feeling relatively sheltered by her mother and stepfather. Trina and her mother had an unbreakable bond and Liberty City felt like a playground made just for her. Even at a young age, Trina knew what she wanted: to be a powerful, successful, and magnetic woman, a woman who was entirely self-reliant and independent. She dreamed of becoming a dancer, sexy and sparkling in the background of rap music videos she saw being filmed around Liberty City. Little did she know, she’d eventually be the star of the videos, and a founding Queen of rap.

In Da Baddest, Trina’s voice is powerful, insightful, witty, and provocative, while also showcasing her vulnerability and deep love for her family, home, and music. This evocative look into Trina’s life as a music industry icon proves why she is the blueprint for future women in hip-hop and how she helped shape rap music history. Her story highlights the profound cultural impact of hip-hop and why no one but her can hold the title of “The Baddest B*tch.”

About Trina

Katrina “Trina” Taylor is a platinum-selling hip-hop artist with over two decades of success in the industry. With an unlimited drive and talent, she has continued to conquer the entertainment world adding actress and television personality to her accolades. Entering into millions of households on Mondays on VH1, she is a lead cast member on Love and Hip-Hop Miami, giving fans a glimpse into her life. She has released six studio albums, four EP’s, and a multitude of additional releases in her musical catalogue. In one of the most pivotal moments in her life, Trina was honored by the city of Miami with two keys to the city and officially proclaimed May 14th as Trina Day. In 2023, BET Networks honored Trina with the I Am Hip Hop Award for her longstanding and consistent stamp in pop culture and music. Other recognitions and nominations include American Music Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and many more. As a dominating female hip-hop artist, Trina is one of the first female entertainers to create and produce a festival that welcomes and celebrates all genres of music housed in Miami, Florida, called the Rockstarr Music Festival. 

About Sesali Bowen

Sesali Bowen is the author of the acclaimed memoir-manifesto Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist; and the creator and host of Purse First, the first podcast exclusively about female and queer rap. She was an entertainment writer at Refinery29 and one of the architects of Unbothered. Then she oversaw the entertainment vertical at NYLON magazine before branching out to write her first book. Her words have appeared in The New York TimesCosmopolitanGlamourInStyle, and more. She has also appeared on Netflix’s Explained and starred in campaigns for Showtime, VH1, and HBO. Behind the scenes, she provides creative marketing and storytelling services to brands and talent. Sesali was proudly born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, and currently lives in New Jersey. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by ♥Milica♥ on February 09, 2025

Learning about Trina's life was so interesting, especially through the audiobook which she narrated herself. I didn't know much about her, so I probably enjoyed this more than someone who's been listening to her since the start, but I think it's worth reading either way. We learn about her childhood,......more

Goodreads review by Chyanne on September 09, 2024

When I first heard of this book, I for one was very excited. Ms. Diamond Princess was writing a memoir and I knew I needed to get my hands on it by any means necessary. But reading it kind of let me down though. I wanted to be able to learn a little bit more about Trina’s life but the majority of it......more

Goodreads review by Book Reviews by Tara on September 30, 2024

ARC REVIEW ~ Pub Date: Oct 8, 2024 Book gifted by Simon & Schuster ‌ When I learned Trina was releasing this book, the memoir connoisseur in me had to read it. Trina piqued my curiosity. I wanted to know more about the Miami hottie that hit the scene going blow-for-blow with Trick Daddy on the hit song......more

Goodreads review by LiteraryMarie on October 07, 2024

Katrina "Trina" Taylor is an award-winning, platinum-selling rapper, songwriter and television personality. In this new memoir titled Da Baddest, she honestly shares her story of coming-of-age in Miami, close relationship with her mom, unplanned rise to stardom and legacy as an icon. She spills her......more

Goodreads review by Dre on November 01, 2024

As a huge fan of Trina, diving head first into Trina's memoir, Da Baddest, was a non-negotiable. I've loved Trina since I heard her rap that feature on Trick Daddy's Nann in 1998, much to my mother's chagrin. In my early teens, I admired Trina's beauty, confidence, assertiveness, and style. And whil......more