'Love & Hip Hop' star Trina's mother Vernessa 'Nessa' Taylor dies at age 62 after long battle with cancer
'Love & Hip Hop' star and femcee Trina's mother, Vernessa "Nessa" Taylor, passed away on Monday, September 2, morning after a long battle with cancer. She was 62. The news of her death was confirmed to TMZ by Trina's representative.
"Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding Trina's mother. It truly gives the family some peace and comfort knowing that Nessa lived such a fulfilling life filled with love and abundance," the rep said. They've asked the public to respect the family's privacy at this time.
Additionally, Trina’s rep also told TheHollywoodUnlocked that Nessa was the 'Love & Hip Hop: Miami' star's number one support system. "The rock that molded her daughter into the strong, successful woman she's become — a pillar in her community in advocating for self-love, confidence, and perseverance among women in general."
According to the site, Trina and her mother shared a strong tight-knit relationship. Trina ofter credited her mother for being her source of inspiration. She even delved in-depth about her mother's influence in her 2017 song, 'Mama (The One)'.
"Thinking 'bout you mama / Got me running to the liquor / Mama where you goin'? / I'm gon' have to beg to differ / I'd rather go first, so I wanna go with you 'cause I can't do this without you." the lyrics go.
"Gave birth to your baby girl / You always warned me 'bout these streets and this crazy world / Taught me how to survive and keep my head up / Taught me how to be a lady, stack my bread up," she raps on the song.
Vernessa Taylor was also an enthusiastic activist in her community who advocated for confidence and self-love among women. The website further reported that Trina's inner circle of friends and family members are trying to help her tide through the difficult time.