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Brittany Nicole Carpentero (born May 20, 1988) is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia, who is better known by her stage name, Diamond. She first became famous as a member of the hip hop group Crime Mob before starting her own successful solo career.

Early Life

Brittany Nicole Carpentero was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother is African-American and her father is Puerto Rican. This diverse background has influenced her music and style.

Music Career

Starting with Crime Mob (2004–2007)

When she was just fifteen years old, Diamond joined the music group Crime Mob in 2004. The group quickly became famous across the country with their hit single "Knuck If You Buck". This song was so popular that it was certified Platinum, which means it sold over a million copies.

Later that year, they released their first album, called Crime Mob. In 2006, they had another hit song called "Rock Yo Hips". This was followed by their second album, Hated on Mostly, which came out in 2007.

Going Solo (2008–Present)

In 2007, Diamond decided to leave Crime Mob to become a solo artist. She signed with a new management company and began working on her own music. In 2010, she was featured on a remix of the song "My Chick ..." by Ludacris, alongside other famous female rappers like Trina and Eve.

Her first solo single, "Lotta Money," was released in the summer of 2010. The music video for the song even featured the rapper Gucci Mane. In 2011, she released another song called "Hit That ..." with Waka Flocka.

Diamond's hard work paid off. She was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011 and again in 2012. In 2012, she released her album The Young Life, which included popular songs like "American Woman" and "Love Like Mine."

She also appeared on the TV show Sisterhood of Hip Hop, which followed the lives of female rappers. Diamond has also started an all-girl group called Girl Code, which mixes rock and rap music.

Personal Life

Diamond has a son from a past relationship. In 2024, she announced she was engaged to athlete Deven Reese Paulsen and was expecting her second child. She gave birth to another son on December 6, 2024.

Discography

Mixtapes

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

As Featured Performer

Promotional Singles

As Featured Artist

Guest Appearances