Diamond (rapper)

American rapper

Not to be confused with Diamond D.

Diamond

Birth name| Brittany Nicole Carpentero
Born|  (1988-05-20) May 20, 1988 (age 37)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres| Hip hop
Occupations|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter

Instrument| Vocals
Years active| 2004–present
Labels|

* Warner Bros. (2004-2007)
* RCA (2011-2016)
* Polo Grounds (2010-2016)
* J (2010-2011)
* Universal Motown (2008-2010)
* Reprise (2004-2007)
* BME (2004-2007)
* Dime Piece Collection (2006-)

Website| Official Instagram

Musical artist

Brittany Nicole Carpentero (born May 20, 1988),[1][2] better known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.[3]

## Early life

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Brittany Nicole Carpentero was born May 20, 1988, in Atlanta, Georgia, to an African-American mother and a Puerto Rican father.[2][4]

## Career

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### Crime Mob, 2004–2007

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Main article: Crime Mob

At the age of fifteen, 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 followed by a second album, Hated on Mostly, in March 2007.

### Solo career & various mixtapes, 2008–present

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In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career and signed a management deal with Polo Grounds Music. In 2010, she appeared on the remix version of the Ludacris single "My Chick Bad", 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] Diamond released her new single "Loose Screws" in 2012. She was nominated the second time for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards 2012.

Diamond released her album The Young Life on August 28, 2012, with the singles "American Woman" featuring Verse Simmonds and "Love Like Mine" featuring Nikkiya.[9] Diamond appeared as a cast-member for the Oxygen docu-series Sisterhood of Hip Hop.[10] “I now have an all-girl group called Girl Code,” she says. “It’s a mixture of rock and rap. As I mature, my musical taste has grown as well — but I can never leave my fans behind and forget my musical roots.”[11]

## Discography

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### Mixtapes

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* 2007: Bitch Musik
* 2008: Bitch Musik Vol. 2: Ms. Boojhetto
* 2009: P.M.S. (Pardon My Swag)
* 2010: Bitch Musik: Part Three
* 2010: Cocaine Waitress
* 2011: Bitch Musik 4: Poor Little Rich Gurl
* 2012: The Young Life
* 2016: SHE (Shelved / Unreleased)
* 2017: P.M.S. (PARDON MY SLAYAGE)
* 2019: Vagina Power EP (feat. Princess)

### As featured performer

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List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Album

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US | US
R&B | US
Rap
"Sicknan"  | 2009  | — | — | —  | P.M.S. (Pardon My Swag)
"Lotta Money"  | 2010  | — | — | —  | Non-album single
"Buy It All"  | 2011  | — | — | —  | Bitch Musik 4: Poor Lil Rich Gurl
"Loose Screws"  | 2012  | — | — | —
"Love Like Mine"
(featuring Nikkiya) | — | — | —  | The Young Life
"American Woman"
(featuring Verse Simmonds) | — | — | —

### Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Album

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R&B
"Superbad"
(featuring Cee-Lo Green) | 2009  | —  | Non-album singles
"Hit That Hoe"
(featuring Waka Flocka Flame) | 2011  | —  | Cocaine Waitress

#### As featured artist

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Song  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Album

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[12] | US R&B | US Rap
"Shawty Wus Up"
(Dondria featuring Johntá Austin and Diamond) | 2010  | — | 66 | —  | Dondria vs. Phatfffat
"Fly Girl"
(Dukwon featuring Diamond) | 2012  | — | — | —  |
"Main Chick"
(Dominique Reighard featuring Diamond) | — | — | —  |

## Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Other artist(s)  | Album

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"Bitches Ain't Shit"  | 2009  | Attitude  |
"My Chick Bad" (Remix)  | 2010  | Ludacris, Trina, Eve, Nicki Minaj[citation needed] |
"BedRock" (Remix)  | Rasheeda, Toya, Kandi Burruss, LoLa Monroe |
"Born To Win"  | Rocko | Wild Life
"Get Big" (Remix)  | Dorrough, Diddy, Yo Gotti, Shawty Lo, Maino, DJ Drama | —
"Lick The Cat"  | Yelawolf | Trunk Muzik
"Flash The Cash"  | 2011  | Driicky Graham |
"Bossed Up"  | Soulja Boy | —
"Papercuts"  | Rocko  | Rocko Dinero
"That Right"  | Soulja Boy  | Juice
"Big & Fat" (Remix)  | 2012  | Shawnna | —
"Ice Cream"  | Freeway | Freedom Of Speech
"Diamond Lane"  | Millionaires | Your Girl Does Party
"Remix"  | 2013  | Soulja Boy  | Foreign 2
"Birthday Party"  | 2015  | PricelessDaROC

## Personal life

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Diamond has a son from her previous relationship with Mr. Payro.[13][14] On July 16, 2024, Diamond reveals that she is pregnant with her second child after getting engaged to pro athlete Deven Reese Paulsen.[15] On December 6, 2024, she gave birth to another boy.[16]

## References

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1. ^ "Diamond Carpentro Biograpghy". diamondatl.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
2. ^ a b "Diamond - The DOPE MAG Interview". DOPE MAG Magazine. 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
3. ^ Murphy, Keith (October 2007). "Girl Talk". Vibe. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
4. ^ BallerStatus Staff (2011). "Diamond Talks Sex Positions, Her 'Ms. 32 Flavas' Nickname & Crime Mob". ballerstatus.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
5. ^ "Crime Mob Biography". artistdirect.com. 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
6. ^ "Knuck If You Buck" at the RIAA database.
7. ^ "106 & Park: Diamond, "Buy It All"". BET. 2011. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
8. ^ "Best Female Hip Hop Artist". BET. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
9. ^ "Female Rappers NET – Top Quality Female Rap Daily Music : Diamond Feat. Verse Simmonds 'American Woman'". Female Rappers NET. Archived from the original on 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
10. ^ Corry, Kristin (9 June 2014). "'Sisterhood of Hip Hop' to Debut on Oxygen This Summer". Vibe. Vibe.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
11. ^ Jones, Tashara (2015-06-06). "Meet 'Sisterhood of Hip Hop' star Diamond". New York Post. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
12. ^ U.S. Chart Positions via Billboard
13. ^ "Diamond of Crime Mob Expecting First Child With Boyfriend". truestar.life. November 16, 2016.
14. ^ "Rapper Diamond Gives Birth". bossip.com. December 14, 2016.
15. ^ "Rapper Diamond Shows Off Her Baby Bump Five Months After Getting Engaged (VIDEO)". theshaderoom.com. July 16, 2024.
16. ^ "Diamond Of Crime Mob Welcomes Baby Boy Royal". hot97.com. December 6, 2024.

## External links

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* Diamond Interview with HipHopAtLunch Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine

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Crime Mob

* M.I.G.
* Cyco Black
* Princess
* Lil' Jay
* Killa C
* Diamond

Albums|

* Crime Mob
* Hated on Mostly

Singles|

* "Knuck If You Buck"
* "Rock Yo Hips"

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