Trina married Benjamin Kearse Jr. on May 22 in Miramar, Florida, according to court documents. She told Jason Lee about it at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, where Kearse was her date. In an interview with Carlos King, Trina called Kearse her “husband” and said their relationship is private but refreshing.
This marriage happened after Trina broke up with her ex-fiancé, Raymond “Ray Almighty” Taylor, who she was engaged to in 2021. She had shown her engagement ring on Instagram Live with Stormy Wellington. After their breakup, Trina’s relationship with Kearse grew stronger.
Little is known about the newlyweds’ life together, but VIBE provided some insights about Kearse. He appeared on a February 2024 episode of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Miami,” where Trina introduced him to her cousin, Joy. Kearse, who goes by “Swurv,” caught Trina’s attention at a party, leading to their romance.
Kearse works in real estate, focusing on buying and flipping properties. Trina expressed her admiration for him and his understanding nature. She mentioned being “addicted” to him and highlighted his influence on her views about love and relationships.
Trina’s perspective on having children is changing due to her relationship with Kearse. Despite previous doubts about motherhood following three miscarriages and her mother’s passing, Trina shared on “Love & Hip Hop” that her relationship with Kearse has her thinking about marriage and children, indicating a shift in her outlook.