Trinidad Cardona facts for kids

Trinidad Cardona is an American singer and songwriter. He was born on May 23, 1999. He is also known for his presence on social media.

Trinidad first became famous in 2017 with his song "Jennifer." Later, his song "Dinero" became very popular on TikTok. It even reached number 46 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. In 2022, he released "Love Me Back," which also went viral on TikTok. He has also worked with other artists, like Alex Aiono on the song "Does It Feel Like Falling."

In 2022, Trinidad Cardona was part of the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He sang on the first single, "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)," with Davido and Aisha.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Trinidad Cardona was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His background is a mix of Mexican and African-American heritage. When he was four years old, his father went to prison. He was then raised by his two mothers.

From a young age, Trinidad loved music. He enjoyed making rap songs and often shared them online. In early 2017, a video of him singing a freestyle version of his song "Jennifer" in his high school bathroom went viral. This video helped him become known to many people.

Music Career Highlights

Trinidad Cardona became widely known in 2017 after "Jennifer" was released. This success led him to sign a deal with music labels, including Island Records. The song became popular after his freestyle video spread quickly on Facebook.

He released more songs after "Jennifer." However, none of them became as big a hit. Because of this, he was later dropped from Island Records. After his first wave of success, Trinidad worked different jobs, like delivering food, to support himself.

In early 2021, his 2017 song "Dinero" became popular again. It gained huge attention on TikTok. The song quickly became the number one viral song on TikTok. It was streamed over 65 million times across different music platforms. "Dinero" also appeared on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

This new wave of popularity helped Trinidad restart his music career. He rejoined Island Records. He has shared that he wants to create more Latin fusion music. This is a way for him to honor his heritage.

In 2022, he released "Love Me Back." This song also got millions of streams and was very successful on TikTok. He was also featured on "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2024, he released a new song called "Hurt Me."

Music Releases

Trinidad Cardona has released several music projects. These include mixtapes, extended plays (EPs), and singles.

Mixtapes

• Humble Beginnings (2018)
• I Understand (2018)
• Por Favor (2021)

Extended Plays

• Jennifer (2017)
• Love (2019)
• Aventura (2019)

Popular Singles

• "Dinero" (2017, re-released 2018)
• "Jennifer" (2017)
• "Even If" (2018)
• "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" (with Davido and Aisha) (2022)
• "Love Me Back (Fayahh Beat)" (with Robinson) (2022)
• "Christmas with You" (2022)
• "Hurt Me" (2024)

See also

In Spanish: Trinidad Cardona para niños