Trina Received Aggressive Letter From PETA Before SeaWorld

SeaWorld continues to development with its traditional Hip Hop live shows, that includes its newest performer, the Baddest Chick herself, Trina. 

The Miami native headlined a weekend present on the amusement park in San Diego introduced huge crowds, loud cheers, and sharp backlash from animal rights activists. Controversy adopted Trina from the second the reserving was introduced. Talking after the set, she admitted she was torn when the provide got here in.

“I used to be excited, however I used to be like, SeaWorld? How do you carry out at SeaWorld? This is sort of a theme park with youngsters,” she stated.

That hesitation solely grew when PETA reached out with what she referred to as “aggressive” messages, pushing her to drag out. In accordance with Trina, the group instructed her, “We love you as an artist, we respect you, however you may’t carry out.” PETA had contacted her months earlier, asking her to cancel and publicly decide to avoiding the park altogether.

Trina in the end selected to maintain the date. Her set combined her personal hits with tracks from rising stars like GloRilla and Sexyy Purple, whose music she makes use of to hype up crowds. “When it’s time for crowd participation, I at all times go to the brand new ladies developing,” she stated. “I adore it. As a result of I understand how that was after I began. And these little ladies, I like them… They’ve come and dominated the sport.”

SeaWorld San Diego president Tyler Carter pushed again in opposition to criticism over the park’s remedy of marine life. “The most important factor we are saying is come test it out for your self,” he instructed VIBE. Carter pressured their mission of schooling and conservation, insisting that many critics misunderstand their operations. “Now we have numerous details about what we do, and actually, simply come see it,” he stated.

The uproar over Trina’s efficiency is a part of an ongoing battle between SeaWorld and activists who oppose animal captivity. The park has confronted many years of scrutiny over its orca and dolphin applications, however continues to guide high-profile acts. Simply final month, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow’s joint present there went viral for the second yr in a row.

For Trina, Saturday night time was about delivering for her followers. Whether or not the choice sparks lasting fallout stays to be seen, however she left San Diego with the group on her facet—and PETA nonetheless watching.