Brittany Nicole Carpentero (born May 20, 1988),[1][2] better known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper and former member of the group Crime Mob.[3]
Early life
Brittany Nicole Carpentero was born in Atlanta, Georgia[1] to an African American mother and a Puerto Rican father.[1][4]
[edit] Crime Mob, 2004–2007
Diamond joined the group Crime Mob in 2004. Crime Mob first garnered national attention in 2004 with their single "Knuck If You Buck,"[5] which was eventually certified Platinum.[6] They released their debut album Crime Mob later that summer. Their next charting single, "Rock Yo Hips," was released in August 2006 and was foSolo career, 2008–present
In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career. In 2010, she appeared on the remix version of "My Chick Bad," a Ludacris single, along with Trina and Eve. Her debut single "Lotta Money" was released in the summer of 2010; the video for the single included Gucci Mane. In 2011, Diamond released a song featuring Waka Flocka called "Hit That Hoe;" a video was released in August 2011. Also in November 2011 Diamond released her single "Buy It All" on BET's 106 & Park.[7] Diamond was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[8]
Solo career, 2008–present
In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career. In 2010, she appeared on the remix version of "My Chick Bad," a Ludacris single, along with Trina and Eve. Her debut single "Lotta Money" was released in the summer of 2010; the video for the single included Gucci Mane. In 2011, Diamond released a song featuring Waka Flocka called "Hit That Hoe;" a video was released in August 2011. Also in November 2011 Diamond released her single "Buy It All" on BET's 106 & Park.[7] Diamond was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011.[8]
[edit] Influences
Diamond has stated that artists who have influenced her musical style include Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Salt n Pepa, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, DMX (rapper), Eminem, and Outkast.[1]
