Trina Braxton Net Worth

What is Trina Braxton's Net Worth?

Trina Braxton is an American singer, actress, and television personality with a net worth of $1.5 million. In the late 1980s, Trina and her four sisters signed a record deal with Arista Records. Though their debut album wasn't successful, the Braxton sisters gained recognition. The oldest sister, Toni Braxton, pursued a successful solo career. Meanwhile, the remaining sisters formed The Braxtons and released singles during the 1990s, often performing as backup singers for Toni. Trina has also made her mark in theatrical productions such as "Dreamgirls" and "Meet the Browns," and films like "The Walk" and "I Can Do Bad All by Myself." Since 2011, she stars on the WE tv reality series "Braxton Family Values," and co-hosted the talk show "Sister Circle" from 2018 to 2020. In 2015, Trina opened Bar Chix in Duluth, Georgia, offering an intimate tapas-style dining experience, complemented by her hot sauce and bourbon line. She also co-owns The Bass Mint, a recording studio in Atlanta.

Early Life

Trina Evette Braxton was born on December 3, 1974, in Severn, Maryland. Her mother, Evelyn, was a cosmetologist, pastor, and former opera singer, while her father, Michael, worked as a power company employee and Methodist clergyman. Trina was raised alongside her brother Michael, Jr., and sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar. During her youth, she sang in the church choir.

Career Overview

In 1989, the Braxton sisters signed with Arista Records, releasing the single "Good Life" that reached #79 on the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. Despite being dropped by Arista, Toni was signed to LaFace Records for a solo career. Trina, along with Tamar, Towanda, and Traci, joined Toni's first U.S. tour as backup singers and appeared in her "Seven Whole Days" music video. They later signed with LaFace Records, but moved to Atlantic Records. Traci was excluded from the deal due to her pregnancy. In 1996, The Braxtons released their album "So Many Ways," which peaked at #26 on the "Billboard" R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #2 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The group disbanded in 1998 when Tamar pursued her solo career.

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Solo Music Career

In 2012, Trina embarked on a solo career, signing with Soltri Entertainment and releasing singles like "Party or Go Home" and "Game Time." She also performed on "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" for Tamar's 2013 album "Loversland." In 2015, The Braxtons released "Braxton Family Christmas," which topped the Heatseekers Albums chart. Trina was featured in Traci's 2018 single "Broken Things" and appeared in "Head Over Heels." In 2019, she starred in BET's "Hip Hop Holiday."

Television Appearances

Trina has guest-starred on "The Soul Man" (2012) and appeared in the TV film "Where's The Love" (2014). Along with Towanda and Traci, she competed on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in 2013, winning $25,000 for "Saving Our Daughters," an anti-bullying charity. Other TV appearances include "The Talk," "The Mo'Nique Show," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Bethenny," "The Wendy Williams Show," and "The Real." In 2015, the Braxton family won money for Lupus LA on "Celebrity Family Feud," inspired by Toni's lupus diagnosis.

Personal Life

Trina married Jose Mojica Jr. In 1994, they had two sons, Eric (born in 1995) and Caleb (born in 1998), before divorcing in 2001. In 2003, she wed software developer Gabriel Solis, whom she separated from after a decade. Gabriel succumbed to cancer in 2018. Trina married Von Scales on December 15, 2019, with the ceremony featured on "Braxton Family Values." In 2020, the city of East Point, Georgia, honored her with "Trina Braxton Day" on June 24th, recognizing her support for the city's growth and initiatives.

Real Estate

In 2019, Trina purchased a 6,071 square foot home near Atlanta for $660,000. The residence boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a guest house, and a saltwater pool.