1. Nicki Minaj
Nicki is known to rep her Trini roots by attending Carnival celebrations on the island. She is from Queens, NY but has never been shy about her families Caribbean origins. She filmed a video for “Pound the Alarm” there in 2012 and has a song called “Trini Dem Girls” that shows love as well.
2. Trinidad James
It's in the name.
3. Teyana Taylor
The G.O.O.D. Music star also has roots in Trinidad.
4. Theophilus London
Theophilus London hails from New York via Trinidad and Tobego.
5. Bobby Shmurda
Yeah, Bobby Shmurda too.
6. A$AP Ferg
A$AP Ferg from the A$AP Mob also has Trini blood.
7. Phife
One of the more vocal rappers when it comes to his Trini roots, Phife Dawg from ATCQ repped Trinidad and Tobago all the time.
8. Cardi B
Cardi B has Trini lineage on her mother's side.
9. Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown, member of The Firm who got her start with Jay-Z, is also Trini.
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