Quotes from Trina

Being a strong female who can hold her own ground and say, 'Look, this is me, accept it or don't,' makes me a role model.

I'm very honest and open about my sexuality, being sensuous, being powerful as a woman.

I'm trying to pave a way for everybody that wants to follow in my footsteps.

Beef is a waste of energy and time. Beef doesn't pay the bills. Beef doesn't put food on the table.

We can't blame ourselves for how we're shaped. That's how we were born. Embrace it.

Make sure you're on my level if you think you wanna go toe-to-toe with me 'cause you cannot. Let's make that very clear.

I wanted to be an entertainer; I wanted to be on the big screen. I loved the cameras and the lights.

I don't eat bread, I don't eat rice, I don't eat a lot of carbs.

I am the baddest chick, I am that person.

If I chose to live a bisexual life or I'm gay or whatever, that's my business.

You see how Jay-Z has evolved from 'Reasonable Doubt' to now being Shawn Carter. You have to grow to be a superstar and not just a rap artist.

My girlfriends and I were the types that supported each other.

Wayne is a very great person. Wayne never did anything wrong to me. The thing is, when I dated Wayne - which was so many years ago - we were just real young. Wayne was real young. I was real young.

I want my fans to look classy, not trashy.

I hated that job. I hated working for AT&T. I hated calling people's phone and trying to get them to try and switch over to AT&T.

If you work hard and you believe in your craft and yourself, I don't think nobody can stop you.

I pray whenever I get a chance. If I'm at a stop light, I pray.

NYAK is premium cognac, and I'm so happy to be a part of the family.

Don't take yourself too seriously.

I came out in my career talking about being sensual and being expressive. Some people can't really handle it, and that's fine. It's not for everybody. If you're one of those that can't handle it, stay up under the rock. You do that.

People say I give too much credit to people but it's not about that. It's about being real. And being real is giving props when it's due. You can't be hating or mad when you see people doing their thing. I love it. If you mad then you not doing something right.

I think the females should collaborate more, go on a tour and just make the whole female movement real real strong.

I came in the game in the era when Eve came in the game. We kind of came in together. I think she was a year or two before me. I worked with her. She's somebody that's a friend in the industry, especially when it comes to females.

I'm all for girl empowerment. I'm all about being a feminist. I'm all about being confident within yourself.