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After the recent tragedy in Haiti, a lot of celebrities are donating thousands of dollars, but Trina apparently wants to do more than donate money.  She wants to adopt an orphaned child from Haiti.

In a statement sent by her publicist to Young Black & Fabulous, Trina says:

“With the current state that Haiti is in right now, I personally feel like donating monetary and physical possessions is an enormous and vast donation; however, I would like to contribute on a higher level for more personal reasons like being ready to raise/nurture a child and by being involved on a day to day basis,” Trina states.

“The tragic and untimely list of events that have happened in Haiti–even before the recent “Earthquake”–have made me realize how blessed I am as an individual. I want to share that with a child who is a victim in this disturbing time, in addition to adding on to my immediate family circle.”

“I am in the financial position to adopt, therefore, I am taking it into deep consideration at this time. I have always admired other individuals for adopting children not so much for their celebrity status, but more so because of the nurturing and invaluable change and joy it will bring to a child’s life.”

“Lastly, the fact that I am considering adopting a child from Haiti is even more significant to me because a great deal of adopted children come into the United States from larger countries–like China, Russia and African countries. I also have family members that are of Haitian descent.”

Props to Trina for wanting do more than just throw money (although that’s perfectly fine as well)!

We hope she’s able to adopt and is a good parent to the child!

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Midwest_Vinyl_Vixen/ Midwest_Vinyl_Vixen

    Trina ROCKS!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/kaikai7/ kaikai7

    Well good for her! There are a lot of children who are in need of good homes.AS long as she’s doing it for right reason and not publicity it’s cool!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ambitious_balla/ ambitious_balla

    Man, whatever! Call me a hater if you will, but why must a TRAGIC event happen before someone who’s in a position to do good, DO so?

    The rest of the time, they just sit around and brag on how much money they have and buy a whole bunch of dumb s**t like $50,000 fur coats and $250,000 watches while these SAME people in Haiti were living a well-below-poverty lifestyle. But now that they’re suffering on a greater scale, now she wants to do something about it.

    This is why our communities are in the shambles they’re in. Everybody waits til something extreme happens before they get up off their ass.

    And for anybody who says I’m hating, I DARE you to put your “COMMUNITY RESUME” up against mine! I DO s**t in my community when there IS no tragedy.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Azrael3/ Azrael3

    It would have been different to broadcast the decision to do so once the adoption proceedings started, but she is still considering it–so what is the point in letting people know?

    I have learned that because of so many children allegedly being orphaned, many people are coming in and adopting these kids. I think adoption is great, but these kids may ACTUALLY have living relatives who are looking for them. Why can’t these kids be placed in foster homes until it has been absolutely determined that they have no relatives to care for them? How very arrogant of non-Haitians and other countries to just cavalierly come in and take these children without knowing all the facts.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bigjoy/ bigjoy

    I can only imagine what that child’s first words will be…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/itskindadangerous2b3/ itskindadangerous2b3

    Last I heard adoption of Haitian children is a 2-3 year process, I don’t see Trina having the attention to stay interested that long. There are better options and $$$ might be the best she has to offer…but, appreciate the thought.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mseducated527/ mseducated527

    I agree with you ambitious_balla
    being a soldie/veteran its been a hell of an experience seeing tragedy first hand and seeing people who are very well off positions want to react at THAT moment. And never think that its to late just let the opportunity be beneficial, but ALWAYS voice your opinion. I was taught when you can help someone do it, but don’t become their crutch so to speak. But to the second part and not knowing me from a QUEEN to a KING please take a moment to maybe become a mentor or friend to just one person in YOUR community sweetheart I guarantee it will make a difference (wink) I know from experience. Be blessed and Stay focused

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/upnorthdude09/ upnorthdude09

    It doesn’t matter that she is doing it now because of the tragedy, the fact is that those kids need a home, food, clothing, love, if she is able to give that to at least one of those kids then why not. What are u doing? Come on stop being so negative to each other! I think it is great that she is even considering this!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/upnorthdude09/ upnorthdude09

    I was saying the same thing Trina so I salute you for your thought!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Deletha_J/ Deletha_J

    I agree with you ambitious_balla. But I guess it’s just a wake up call for some people but if it bring us closer together then I’m not mad at that either. Something like this has to happen to make some people realize that we are so blessed that we can change other people lives. I respect Trina for that positive move. May she be an inspiration to others.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CaliFemme23/ CaliFemme23

    Yeah just what we need in the world…Trina raising mini, pre-bad bltches….SMH

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/3iiiE/ 3iiiE

    adopt me too…i,ll be tha step daddy or godfather, whateva she want

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/single_409/ single_409

    I must say that I can’t be mad at her. I’m proud in fact. You guys have to separate the celebrity from the real woman. Most performers have a stage persona and the real them that their friends and family see daily. I think she could be a caring mother though any first time mom would have so much to learn. The things those children have seen would make her job harder but so rewarding.
    Trina give it much prayerful consideration. I wish you the best in whatever decision is made!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/fl_kappsi/ fl_kappsi

    now yall know damn-well trina didnt say no s**t like that…half of those words trina cant spell

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tpmedia/ tpmedia

    I would have to say there are more than a couple of people I agree with here especially ambitious_balla i believe it is, for the brotha that said the adoption process is usually 2-3 years, norally you would be right brotha but i hear they are pushing it thru faster because of the tragidy, now as for Trina being serious about adopting and saying she’s in a financial position, lol, well lets jus say i use to date a person who worked for slipn slide and Im am not against Trina but she is not paid by any means. Have you ever wondered why she always seem to have a man so quickly, but because of the statement and sensitivity of the situation i wont put her on blast though I could.

    I would jus say that balla is right, we as people, especially those with means , shouldnt be waiting for things like this, i have often wondered why a people who are worth 200 il or more even ask for the help in helping others i know that people are suppose to make thier own way but come on, as balla said they always braggin bout what they have or can buy but even thier hoods look like HOODS, lol so how do i take them seriously, and hen people say things like am I my brthas keeper? well the answer is YES. Some of these artist wont even miss a milion here or there but when they talk donations and helping they donate like 100 k or 200k, which dont get me wrong is beautiful but brotha, sista, your worth 100 mil or 200 mil, I more than expected Bono from U@ to be a part of the help , he’s a white boy but he comes from Ireland and knows devistation first hand and he has been helpin Africa for years..

    lastly fl_kappsi, ur a fool for that one lol, true but ur still a fool

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Ladyd121/ Ladyd121

    Umm did Trina really say that? Thats a nice thing that she wants to do. I AM Amber Rose #1 Fan!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Pocahontas_/ Pocahontas_

    Good for you Trina! Way to go! That’s excellent that she wants to help out! I wish you well Trina!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Stan_Vinyl/ Stan_Vinyl

    I hope she gets the chance to show oneof those children a new and better life.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/butterswirl502/ butterswirl502

    WTF THATS DONT EVEN FIT HER….WHATS NEXT…

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ChoclateDrop123/ ChoclateDrop123

    Good for u Trina i think its a great thing that she’s doing right now they need all the help they can get in more ways then one just like she said its eazy to just throw money and def with the kind she has but she choose to go deeper then that and i think its a great thing love u Trina

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Splash_Waters253/ Splash_Waters253

    The point is she is doing something for someone in need. The bashing and knit-picking is uncalled for. All the negative energy should be used for texting a donation to Haiti. You go Trina!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tpmedia/ tpmedia

    For the people here that think some of us are bashing trina and saying good for her, go trina and all that, I just say this, i have nothing against trina and i would say this about any artist that ANNOUNCES that they are “thinking” havent done but thinking about adopting any child, let alone saying it after a disaster , my point is if your going to do JUS DO IT!! like nike, why anounce your plans if your serious about it unless you want the publicity for it.. It’s not like she told a friend and the friend leak it to the press, she put out a statement, so yes its hard for me to take her seriously for that reason but then i am synical after being around her when living in Miami and dating one who worked at her label and knowing others in the biz. And when she actually adopts and quit thinking about it then i will applaud her, or should i also get applause if i only think about donating?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ambitious_balla/ ambitious_balla

    Aye, everybody who says I’m “bashing” her and “spreading negativity”, how about this this….

    F**K YOU!

    Everyone is SO quick to say “what are YOU doing?” I’ll answer you…

    I’m a Marine. Marines from MY unit were being selected to go to Haiti to help rebuild and rescue. I volunteered but was denied because I’m already on the manning doc to go to Afghanistan in April. I’ve made financial donations. I volunteer 6-10 hours of my VERY little personal time in my community per week. I was a member of the Big Brother program but had to withdraw due to deployment.

    So I answered YOUR question. Now answer mine. What have YOU done in your community, or better yet, for ANYBODY other than sit on your ass and judge me?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CaliFemme23/ CaliFemme23

    Damn….

    *Fanning Ambitious_Balla*

    Clam down yo…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sharaesteward/ sharaesteward

    I think this is a good thing that she is doing but children in America is suffering 2, i feel like you tol look out for ur own before u look for someone else. what im trying 2 say is that their r million of children right here in America(where she is from) that need food and shelter. If she adopts one of those children i feel like she should adopt a child in America too because she’s just looking past her own people….but i think she is doin the right thing cause they do need a betta life

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TheresNoneLikeMe/ TheresNoneLikeMe

    *blank stare* Umm, not in this lifetime Trina. Maybe if you were to become a nun, then maybe…just maybe. But maybe not, now that I think about it. Good thought though, I give you points for being thoughtful.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Johnny_BHM/ Johnny_BHM

    Nice jesture, but Trina is no mother figure. What could she really teach a child???

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dutchesof3/ dutchesof3

    people need to stop. not every mother was a saint before they became mothers. good for her. how many mothers are on black planet with names like c**getme or idontgag? should we stop them from being mothers? it looks like to me trina has done some soul searching and feels the need to make a change not only in her life but in the life of one of these poor children from haiti. if i had the money i would be right with her. you see all of these white people doing the right thing and going and getting these children out of this hell and we tear down one of our own for doing the right thing get ur minds right black people.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mscpa2u/ mscpa2u

    Didnt she beat that dude the ball player to where he was afraid to leave? I mean I love this chick and her music but I think she needs anger management first nice gesture though!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SexyMoneyMaker/ SexyMoneyMaker

    well right now (I guess) she can provide soemthing for a child from there that they desperately need and money does’nt solve everything, its cool of her to want to do that and hopefully it works out best for her and the child.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/QuinBoo12/ QuinBoo12

    yall do not know trina yall know her music so how you gonna say she not a mother figure any ways…..what bout the kidss in the united states that need to be adopted i will age out of foster care in march 2011 thats 16years i been in foster care and have not been adopted smh….gotta take of home before u go else where

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SexyMoneyMaker/ SexyMoneyMaker

    I agree with you @ QuinBoo12
    mos def have to take care of home FIRST….anything else should be seconday regardless.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LIQUIDSENSATIONS662/ LIQUIDSENSATIONS662

    Trina dont need no damn Anger management!!! Sh*t im sick of hearing this about women that stand up for themselves and dont take no mess from the opposite sex (or same sex, in some cases)i think she would make a great mother figure! Lets not forget she only raps for entertainment (wake up people)! Hell i would rap to if that will put some money in my pocket and food in my mouth and clothes on my back! I also agree that the kids in the US need to be adopted but at this point of time they are in a better situation than those in haiti right about now!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ajai719/ ajai719

    Big ups to Trina….Follow your First-mind (that’s God)…NOT your Heart because usually your Heart will have you doing and putting up with a lot more than you’d normally will….pray about it , as it is ( a child) a BIG Responsibility.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/catgirlTX/ catgirlTX

    She may be able to offer her some money but as far s character and self respect !!! Trina needs to get some first!!!!!! All the moneyy they make for the trash they do, thats the least she could do. lol I would also like to adopt a child from Haiti however, well see what happens. Im not a movie star lol.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GaMeGyRl_05/ GaMeGyRl_05

    yea i would 2 because everyone in this worlds needs a family and someone who cares i would adopt from haiti also its not about how u act in music videos and what people say its about whats in ya heart and about love so Trina i support what u are doing a hundred percent big upz and keep doing ya thing girl……..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GaMeGyRl_05/ GaMeGyRl_05

    NONE KNOWS TRINA PERSONALLY WE ONLY KNO WHAT WE HEAR OR SEE ON T.V. LIKE NOONE KNOWS HOW SHE LIVES WHEN SHE GET HOME LIKE WTF IF SHE WANTS TOO ADOPT THEN LET HER ADOPT NY GODS WILL IF IT IS MEANT TO BE THEN IT WILL HAPPEN LIKE STOP CRITICIZING PEOPLE THAT WE DONT EVEN KNOW LIKE WTF THIS MESSEGE IS 4 WHAT THEY CALL HATERS AND PEOPLE THAT DNT KNO WHAT THE F**K THEY TALKING ABOUT TRINA I STAND BEHIND U

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Nightowl358/ Nightowl358

    Oh, so now suddenly she wants to be a mommmy? Please. She’s just caught up in this Haiti thing for now.

    It’s like a guy knocking up some girl that he f**ked and marrying her just because it’s the “thing to do.” Doesn’t really want to, but at the time feels he should.

    Once this Haiti thing dies down in the media, we’ll see just how damn Gung Ho she is about motherhood.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jenkinsderrick/ jenkinsderrick

    Why don’t that craka-jack in da box adopt a platinum album. She will do anything to keep exposed, but fail to understand once the cam buried itself in her poony; It destroyed that c**tz career.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SweetKiss32304/ SweetKiss32304

    LOVE THIS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Ceyisha/ Ceyisha

    WELL I HOPE MISS THANG STANDS BEHIND WHAT SHE’S TALKING OUT HER MOUTH. HAITIAN FAMILY MEMBERS NOW, FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD THAT S**T, I HAVE NEVER UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS IN HAITI THEN THESE SUPOSE TO BE HAITIAN MOFOS POP THEY ASS OUT THE WOOD WORK REPPING HAITI NOW. SHE CAN GO AHEAD AND DO HER MADONNA THING. LETS SEE IF MONEY OVER EVERYTHING AINT TRUE.

    WE DONT KNOW PEOPLE ON PERSONAL LEVEL BECAUSE OF LIMELIGHT, SOME OF THESE CELEBS NEVER STOP GIVING THE WORLD HEAD ANYWAY.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/hiawa23/ hiawa23

    she doesn’t need to adopt, I would be glad to impregnate her…

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