The Evolution of Trey Songz

Follow the successful rise of the R&B sex symbol.

Trigga and Jigga  - Jay-Z called on Trey Songz to join him on his 2010 Blueprint 3 tour. The VA native showed up, showed out and even managed to headline a few of his own shows between dates along the way.(Photos from left: Scott Gries/MTV/PictureGroup,Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Trey Songz vs. R. Kelly  - After the success of Ready, Songz was aiming for the throne. In response to criticisms that Songz was biting R. Kelly, the R&B singer told Vibe magazine "So what? R. Kelly took Aaron Hall's whole style. Two albums straight.… You can say what you want about me" in March 2010. The comment fanned the flames of an ongoing beef between the two.(Photos: PictureGroup)
Passion, Pain and Pleasure - In September 2010, Songz released his fourth studio album, Passion, Pain and Pleasure. Guided by the popularity of its lead single, "Bottoms Up," featuring Nicki Minaj, Songz embarked on the Passion, Pain and Pleasure tour in August 2010 with Monica. The excursion was his first major headlining tour.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)
Trey Songz - "I remember when Soul Food first came out, it was basically the beginning of Black family movies. Probably around the same time The Wood and The Best Man [came out]. It centered around the family and the problems you have. My family’s a lot like that. We’re surrounded with strong Black women. I think it was a great representation of Black families."(Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)

Next Gallery

Women's History Month: The Most Iconic Fashion Moments by Black Women

13 Photos

11 / 13

Trey Songz vs. R. Kelly \r - After the success of Ready, Songz was aiming for the throne. In response to criticisms that Songz was biting R. Kelly, the R&B singer told Vibe magazine "So what? R. Kelly took Aaron Hall's whole style. Two albums straight … You can say what you want about me" in March 2010. The comment fanned the flames of an ongoing beef between the two. \r\r(Photos: PictureGroup)

ADVERTISEMENT