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‘My life is imploding’: Trina’s having trouble but Trick Daddy is here for her

American Rapper Katrina Laverne Taylor, better known by her stage name Trina, poses for a portrait after her performance at The Fillmore in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
American Rapper Katrina Laverne Taylor, better known by her stage name Trina, poses for a portrait after her performance at The Fillmore in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday, October 24, 2019. dvarela@miamiherald.com

Don’t mess with Trina. She doesn’t forgive or forget easily.

On Monday night’s episode of “Love & Hip Hop Miami” we see our home girl in action, ranting about her former manager whom she says betrayed her.

Trina accused Jullian Boothe of embezzling $300,000 from her, and not even contacting her when her mother died back in September.

He also happens to be Amara La Negra’s manager; concerned, she goes to Trina for advice.

“You took my whole career in my hands, you used me,” seethed Trina to La Negra, as if she were confronting Boothe. “It’s been months. I haven’t heard a word from you. You are the most disgusting person on the face of this earth to me.”

La Negra looks shocked. In another scene, she talks to Boothe about her trepidation and he assures her all is well and that he would never betray her.

Boothe released a statement to Jasmine Brand saying, “While Jullian is contractually prohibited from discussing specifics regarding this matter, he maintains the view that everyone should continue to watch these events unfold and that the truth will come to light in the near future. He has always abided by his contracts and agreements with his clients, and has their best interests and growth at heart.”

Also in the episode, an upset Trina goes to talk to the person who knows her best: mentor Trick Daddy, at his soul food restaurant Sunday’s in Miami Gardens. The show was shot months before he was arrested on a cocaine possession charge.

“My life is imploding,” Trina complains. “My ex business partner is the scum of the earth.”

The “I’m a Thug” singer said he would take care of Boothe, just say the word, so he’s got her back.

Trina, born Katrina Taylor, goes on to say she needs help finding talent for her all girls tour and the rap icon gives her suggestions, aka Nikki Natural. The on the rise entertainer was unbelievably snooty to the hip hop legend at the audition and Trick later reads her the riot act.

“If you ever wanna be a rapper that came from Miami and you don’t respect Trina...” he tells Nikki. “Girl...”

You got that right.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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