Justina Valentine
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Born | Passaic County, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Years active | 2012[1]–present |
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Justina Valentine is an Italian-American television host, rapper and singer from Passaic County, New Jersey, best known for her singles "Candy Land"[2] featuring rapper Fetty Wap, "All The Way" and "Unbelievable".[3][4] She is also known as a cast member on the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out (2016–present).
Early life
[edit]Valentine was born in Passaic County, New Jersey. She is of Italian descent.[5] She grew up in a family of musicians and did theatre and dance as a child. Valentine always had a love for hip hop and R&B. In 2006, she started recording her own music.[6][7]
Career
[edit]Valentine released her first mixtape Route 80 in 2012. The singles "Bubble Gum" and "Hip-hop Joan Jett" became popular hits on YouTube. Valentine released the EP Valentine in 2013, debuting at number 38 on the iTunes R&B charts.[8] On July 8, 2014, the singer released her second mixtape, Red Velvet. In 2016, she released her studio album, Scarlet Letter. In 2017, Valentine released a third mixtape, Feminem, described as a homage to the rapper Eminem.[9][10] She released the album Favorite Vibe in 2019, which debuted in the top 30 hip hop charts and gained over a million streams in its first two weeks.[11] Favorite Vibe was shortly followed by the album Infrared in 2020, which debuted in the top 5 on the iTunes charts.[12] Infrared is described as "an infusion of classic hip hop and R&B, with a pop sensibility."[13]
In 2016, Valentine was added to the cast of season 8 of Wild 'N Out on MTV (later VH1) and has been a member of the cast for every successive season since.[14] As of season 17, she is the longest running female cast member to appear on the show.[15]
Valentine competed on season 1 of the reality series special for MTV's The Challenge titled Champs vs. Stars, which premiered on November 21, 2017.[16] Valentine made it to the finale, finishing as a runner-up alongside fellow "Stars" UFC fighter Michelle Waterson and The Bachelorette Season 10 winner Josh Murray. In 2019, Valentine hosted the two-part reunion of The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2.[17]
In November 2018, Valentine was selected to co-host a relaunched version of the MTV dating game show Singled Out alongside rapper and fellow Wild 'N Out cast member Conceited that aired exclusively on the network's YouTube channel.
In August 2019, Valentine and fellow Wild 'N Out cast member Chico Bean stated that Sebastian Maniscalco was Valentine's "second freaking cousin".[18]
In 2021, Valentine began appearing weekly alongside Nick Cannon on his syndicated daytime talk show, Nick Cannon, during "The Rap Up" and other segments.[19]
In February 2022, she became the third host of the iHeartRadio and MTV podcast series MTV's Women of Wild 'N Out, alongside co-hosts B. Simone and Pretty Vee.
Valentine has also gained prominence as a social media personality on TikTok where she actively posts content. As of September 2022, her account has amassed over 10 million followers and over 200 million likes.[20]
Musical style and influences
[edit]Valentine's eclectic music style infuses hip hop with elements of other genres.[21] She has had charting singles and major radio airplay.[22]
Discography
[edit]Albums
EPs
- Valentine (2013)[3]
Mixtapes
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016–present | Wild 'N Out | Cast Member | Season 8-present |
2017-2018 | The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars | Competitor | Runner-Up |
2017-2018 | TRL[25][26] | Guest | |
2018 | TRL[27][28] | Guest Co-Host | 2 episodes |
2018 | Jersey Shore: Family Vacation | Reunion Special Host | |
2018 | Ridiculousness | Guest | Episode: "Justina Valentine" |
2018 | Singled Out | Co-Host | |
2019 | How Far Is Tattoo Far? | Co-Host | Season 2 |
2019 | Nick Cannon Presents: Fresh Artists[29] | Guest | TeenNick; Episode: "Justina Valentine" |
2019 | Double Shot at Love | Reunion Special Host | |
2019 | The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 | Reunion Special Host | |
2019–present | Basic to Bougie[30] | Co-Host | MTV |
2019 | Hip Hop Squares | Panelist | Episode: "Queen Naija vs. Clarence White" |
2019–2020 | Lip Locked[31] | Host | MTV Digital Original Series |
2019-2020 | Justina Makes Over Your Man[31] | Host | MTV Digital Original Series |
2020 | The Justina Valentine Show[31] | Host | MTV Digital Original Series |
2020-2021 | Revenge Prank | Guest | 3 episodes |
2021 | 1st Look Presents: Celebrity Sleepover[32] | Guest | NBC |
2021-2022[33] | Nick Cannon | Recurring Guest | Fox |
2022 | Jersey Shore: Family Vacation[34] | Guest; Reunion Special Host | 3 episodes |
2022 | Dark is the Night[35][36] | Gina | Scare Network Original Series |
2022 | Fuhgeddabout Christmas[37] | Various Characters | VH1 Original Movie; also Executive Producer and Director |
Tours
[edit]- Vans Warped Tour[1] (2012)
- Relief Tour (2013)
- Vans Warped Tour (2014)
- Mike Stud Tour (2014)
- Liquid Sunshine Experience Tour (2015)
- Hate Us Cause They Ain't Us Tour (2016)
- As Seen on the Internet Tour (2016)
- Scarlet Letter Tour (2016)
- Weirdo Tour (2017)
- Favorite Vibe Tour (2019)[38]
- Wild ‘N Out Live (Cast Member) (Multiple Tours; 2018-2022)[39]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Justina Valentine | Biography & History". AllMusic. David Jeffries. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ Rathon, Rocko (July 3, 2015). "Listen As New Jersey's Own Justina Valentine And Fetty Wop Link Up On 'Candy Land'". The Source. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Justina Valentine – Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b "Spotlight on REVOLT: Justina Valentine "All The Way" Feat. Futuristic". REVOLT TV. May 16, 2016. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ Justina Valentine talks Growing up Italian in Jersey, New Movie & More, retrieved March 22, 2022
- ^ "Interview with Justina". Jesse James. April 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
- ^ "We Are Jersey: March 2015". Retrieved September 8, 2016. pages 29–38
- ^ Feminem by Justina Valentine, November 8, 2017, retrieved March 22, 2022
- ^ "Feminem by Justina Valentine". Genius. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Jiggy (December 3, 2020). "The Source |Wild 'N Out's Justina Valentine Drops Latest Project, 'INFRARED'". The Source. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Justina Valentine – Indie Amplify". Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Justina Valentine – "Infrared" (Album) – DJIceberg.com". December 11, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MTV To Bring Back Wild N' Out For Season 8 On August 4th With Iggy Azalea, Erykah Badu, Omarion And More; Watch Preview – ComedyHype.Com | Comedy ReFueled". June 9, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ "Justina Valentine Talks Wild N' Out Season 17". KOIN.com. February 28, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Russian, Ale (October 11, 2017). "Cast Revealed! Josh Murray, Shawn Johnson and More Stars to Compete in MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars". People. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (February 6, 2019). "Wes Bergmann Talks Returning to MTV's 'The Challenge,' Playing Cupid and Johnny Bananas: 'He's This Season's Layup'". US Weekly. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Wild 'N Out Awards Road To VMAs Hosted by Justina Valentine & Chico Bean". YouTube. August 18, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "Justina Valentine Weekly Rap Up". Nick Cannon. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "TikTok". www.tiktok.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "Justina Valentine Releases Red Velvet Mixtape And Drops Video For 'Yeah Me' Single – DrJays.com Live – Fashion. Music. Lifestyle". live.drjays.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
Justina's sound has been referred to as eclectic, hip-hop and soul infused.
- ^ Davis, Rea Melissa (March 31, 2015). "Premiere: Justina Valentine- "FADED"". Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos – Allhiphop. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Justina Valentine". Retrieved June 23, 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Carter, Brooke (April 14, 2018). "Justina Valentine Net Worth 2018". Gazette Review. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- ^ Nick Cannon, Justina Valentine & Chico Bean of Wild 'N Out | TRL Weekdays at 4pm, November 23, 2017, retrieved September 9, 2022
- ^ Justina Valentine Shows Off Her Freestyle Skills | TRL Weekdays at 4pm, January 23, 2018, retrieved September 9, 2022
- ^ Lonnie Chavis, Spencer Pratt & Blac Youngsta Today! | TRL Weekdays at 4pm, February 26, 2018, retrieved September 9, 2022
- ^ 5 Seconds of Summer & the Cast of 'MTV Winter Break: Hunter Mountain' Today! | TRL Weekdays at 4pm, February 27, 2018, retrieved September 9, 2022
- ^ Nick Cannon Presents Fresh Artist 1x07 "Justina Valentine", retrieved March 22, 2022
- ^ Basic to Bougie | MTV, archived from the original on April 16, 2020, retrieved March 22, 2022
- ^ a b c "Coast to Coast: Meet the Captains!". Soundcore Collective. May 3, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Celebrity Sleepover". NBC New York. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (March 10, 2022). "Nick Cannon's Daytime Talk Show Cancelled After One Season". TVLine. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Justina Valentine ❣ on Instagram: "Had so much fun hosting the Jersey Shore Family Vacation Reunion 🇮🇹❗️ Make sure you tune in every Jersday so you don't miss a thangggg 🗣🚨 Fit: @amekanaboutique 😍🔥 Makeup: @makeupbynikolette 💄"". Instagram. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ STAFF, DIG (October 18, 2022). "Stream & Scream: New Horror Series Shooting In Mass Drops This Week". Dig Bos.
- ^ "Dark is the Night". ScareNetwork.tv. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Fuhgeddabout Christmas, retrieved January 14, 2023
- ^ "Red-Headed Bombshell Justina Valentine Bares All As She Spills Out Of Black Bra". The Inquisitr. April 27, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ^ Prickett, Macon. "Enterprise Center Announces Nick Cannon's WILD 'N OUT Live". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
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- Living people
- People from Passaic County, New Jersey
- Rappers from New Jersey
- Participants in American reality television series
- 21st-century American singers
- American hip hop musicians
- East Coast hip hop musicians
- Women in hip hop music
- American women rappers
- American contemporary R&B singers
- American women songwriters
- 21st-century American women
- American people of Italian descent