Trinidad Valentin Is Saweetie's Mother - Facts about Her Life

A former entertainer herself, Trinidad Valentin gave birth to superstar and successful rapper, Saweetie. Earlier this year, Trinidad Valentin presented the "Game Changer Award" to Saweetie and gushed about her daughter on stage.

Trinidad Valentin descends from a rich ancestry, which she passed on to her firstborn daughter, Saweetie. Bringing her into a family brimming with diverse talent, Valentin was also in the entertainment industry in her late teens, appearing in famous hip-hop music videos.

Nowadays, Valentin has a dynamic social media presence, sharing her passion for food, fitness, health, beauty, and photography. She's a mother of three who often posts snaps of her family, her daughter's performances and posters, and her adventures.

Who Is Trinidad?

While details of when and where Trinidad Valentin was born and bred elude public knowledge, it is known that she is of Filipino and Chinese descent. Like her daughter, Valentin was once in the entertainment industry as a video model.

Per Capital Xtra, she modeled for a few of LL Cool J's music videos, Nelly's 2000s hit song "Ride Wit Me," and DMX's 1999 smash hit "What These B* Want." It's unknown when Valentin stopped modeling for music videos, but her social accounts boast plenty of cover-worthy pictures showing her impressive physique.

Valentin runs two Instagram pages, the first being a more personal account, trinidad_valentin. While she does post pictures of her family and their shared adventures, she also focuses on making fitness and health content. Valentin offers her followers advice on healthy eating habits and staying fit.

She also shared the benefits of meditating, revealing that she started the practice in her 20s. In the caption of a short reel, Valentin explained that one didn't need to be a yogi to benefit from meditation. She added that the advantages of meditation included increased productivity and concentration.

Valentin's second account, trini_travels, is dedicated to her trips worldwide, sharing beautiful photos of natural landscapes and cities. She has amassed a large audience on this page, which boasted 24.4K followers at the time of publication.

Trinidad Doesn't Approve Some of Her Daughter's Lyrics

Trinidad Valentin's daughter, Saweetie, has a much-anticipated studio album, "Pretty B* Music," in the works. The artist explained that because her Asian side of the family was very strict and reserved, they frowned upon the use of profanity.

So it shocked Valentin when she heard Saweetie use Tagalog swear words in some of the album songs. Saweetie admitted to her actions but understood why Valentin met them with shock. She reportedly explained:

"My mom was really against it. My Asian side, they're very traditional — they were immigrants. So it's like, their culture's a little bit more reserved. So, she was just like, ‘Girl, I can't believe you just said that!'"

Still, Valentin's firstborn felt that making her upcoming album was a deeply personal creative experience. The artist, whose real name is Diamonte Harper Valentin, delves into her roots and explores her identity in the musical project. She explained why she believes "Pretty B* Music" will "humanize her," saying:

"There's just this misconception that I come from perfect beginnings, and I’m just some perfect individual. But it’s like, no. I have feelings just like everyone else. This is just an album that I think it will just humanize me."

Trinidad Announced Her Daughter on Stage

Earlier this year, Trinidad Valentin had the honor of presenting her superstar daughter with the Game Changer Award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards ceremony. Valentin expressed how happy she was to celebrate her Saweetie, saying the artist had always been "a force to be reckoned with."

According to The Sun, she addressed Saweetie, saying:

"I am so proud of you - you truly are are a game-changer."

Trinidad's Family

It's unknown when and where Trinidad Valentin met Saweetie's father, Johnny Harper, but the pair welcomed their daughter on July 2, 1994. Although they've both accompanied Saweetie on the red carpet, the current status of their relationship eludes public knowledge. Moreover, Harper hasn't made any appearances on Valentin's socials.

Harper was a professional footballer who played for San Jose State when he was younger. Saweetie reportedly also inherited her dad's athletic traits and almost competed professionally. In 2020, the artist shared a throwback photo of Harper, wishing him a happy birthday.

Eleven years after Saweetie was born, Valentin welcomed two more babies, twins Maya and Milan. Saweetie's baby sisters are likely 18 years old as of this year. However, Valentin never shares pictures of Maya or Milan, nor does Saweetie.

The artist is also related to more talented family members, including her cousin and famous actress Gabriele Union, well-known music producer Zaytoven, and her grandmother, a former Miss Black Nebraska, Roxanne Glass.

Saweetie once paid a sweet tribute to her grandmother, expressing how influential she'd been in her life. The pair has a tight bond, as the artist revealed that she and Glass had frequent FaceTime calls. It seems her bond with her mom is just as tight.

Last year, Valentin posted an adorable throwback of little Saweetie enjoying dessert, wishing the "ICY GRL" artist a happy birthday. The mom of three described Saweetie's birthday as the most important day of her life.

For Valentin, Saweetie is the strongest person she knows and is proud of the woman her daughter has become. Before concluding with three "I love you's" and heart emojis, the mom of three said her daughter impressed her "beyond words."