Y’all, let me tell you about an unforgettable afternoon I just had – a seafood boil and soul-deep conversation with none other than Trina, the Diamond Princess herself. Yep, that Trina – rapper, icon, boss. And baby, it wasn’t just the crab legs that had flavor – the whole vibe was seasoned to perfection.
We kicked things off with a quiet prayer, giving thanks for food, connection, and the moment. Then came the feast: lobster, king crab, snow crab, crawfish, sausage, boiled eggs, cucumbers, and my signature sauce – a spicy, gingery, garlicky blend that had Trina licking her fingers. When I told her how I’d spent months experimenting with ingredients, she smiled and said, “You got something special right here.”
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As we ate, the convo got real. Trina talked about how her life stays in motion – rehearsals, recordings, tour prep. But what hit me was how grounded she is. She’s learned to stop and breathe, to really take care of herself. When planning her shows, she checks the data, checks in with fans, and maps her tour based on demand. Social media, she said, plays a big part in marketing now – but also comes with drama.
“You gotta separate the noise from the business,” she told me. “If it don’t feed your purpose, leave it.” That right there? Whew.
She’s been in the game nearly 20 years, and you can tell. Trina dropped gem after gem for young artists trying to come up. “You can have a hit now, and be forgotten tomorrow if your house ain’t built strong,” she said. She stressed the need for structure, passion, and patience – not just chasing a moment, but building a movement.
She lit up when talking about the women who lit her path: Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé. Icons inspiring icons. And she’s walked beside many of them, learning, leveling up, and lifting as she climbed.
When we talked creativity, her eyes danced. The studio? That’s her happy place. Music videos? That’s where she lets her vision run wild. But behind every three-minute clip is a two-day shoot, sky-high costs, and major planning. “Deadlines stress me out,” she admitted, “but they also teach me how to let go and trust the timing.”
She compared being on stage to a cardio session – “It’s like a workout,” she laughed. And even after all these years, she still gets butterflies before every show. But once the beat drops, she’s in the zone – body, soul, and spirit aligned.
We even touched on food. Trina’s a pescetarian – seafood only. She eats light to feel light. No meat, no heaviness. “I gotta move, and I can’t do that if I’m weighed down,” she said. Makes sense, especially with her nonstop schedule.
And when she does slow down? It’s all about peace. Spa days, massages, chill movies (no horror, thank you!), and good food with good people. She loves tropical islands and skips cold weather every chance she gets.
Before we wrapped up, Trina talked about her next album and her spot on Love & Hip Hop Miami. And sis gave me the ultimate compliment – she couldn’t stop talking about my sauce. “Put that in a bottle,” she said. “The world needs this.”
I walked away from that afternoon feeling so full – not just from the food, but from the presence. Trina isn’t just talented – she’s wise, kind, and real as they come. She taught me that success ain’t just about shine – it’s about soul, structure, and knowing when to breathe.
Can’t wait to have her back at my table again soon. This was more than a seafood boil. It was nourishment – for the body and the spirit.
