History of Trey Songz in Timeline
Trey Songz, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, is an acclaimed American R&B singer and songwriter. Discovered in 2003, he debuted in 2005 with "I Gotta Make It." His subsequent albums, including "Trey Day" and "Ready," achieved significant success on the Billboard charts. His hit single "Can't Help but Wait" earned him a Grammy nomination. Songz has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B music.
November 28, 1984: Birth of Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Tremaine Aldon Neverson, known professionally as Trey Songz, was born on November 28, 1984.
2002: Trey Songz Graduates High School
Trey Songz graduated from Petersburg High School in 2002.
2003: Trey Songz Signs Record Deal
Trey Songz signed with Songbook Entertainment, a label owned by Troy Taylor, in 2003.
2003: Trey Songz Discovered
Trey Songz was discovered by record producer Troy Taylor in 2003.
2004: Trey Songz Releases Mixtapes as "Prince of Virginia"
While recording his debut album, Trey Songz released several mixtapes under the alias "Prince of Virginia" in 2004.
March 2005: Debut Single "Gotta Make It" Released
In March 2005, Trey Songz released his debut single, "Gotta Make It," featuring Twista.
July 2005: Second Single "Gotta Go" Released
Trey Songz released his second single, "Gotta Go," in July 2005.
July 26, 2005: Debut Album "I Gotta Make It" Released
On July 26, 2005, Trey Songz released his debut album, "I Gotta Make It", which debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200.
2005: Debut Album "I Gotta Make It" Released
Trey Songz released his debut studio album, "I Gotta Make It", in 2005, which reached number 20 on the Billboard 200.
2006: Work Begins on Second Album
Trey Songz began working on his second studio album in mid-2006.
February 2007: "Wonder Woman" Single Released
Trey Songz released "Wonder Woman," the lead single from his second album, in February 2007.
May 8, 2007: "Trey Day" Release Delayed
The release of Trey Songz's second album, "Trey Day," was delayed from its initial release date of May 8, 2007.
May 2007: "Trey Day" Release Pushed Back
The release date for Trey Songz's second album, "Trey Day," was pushed back again from May 2007.
August 2007: "Can't Help but Wait" Single Released
Trey Songz released "Can't Help but Wait," the second single from his upcoming second album, in August 2007.
October 2, 2007: Second Album "Trey Day" Released
Trey Songz released his second album, "Trey Day," on October 2, 2007.
October 2007: Second Album "Trey Day" Released
Trey Songz's second album, "Trey Day," was released in October 2007.
2007: Second Album "Trey Day" Released
Trey Songz released his second album, "Trey Day", in 2007, featuring the single "Can't Help but Wait," which earned him a Grammy nomination.
January 2008: "Last Time" Single Released
The third single from "Trey Day," titled "Last Time," was released in January 2008.
May 2008: "Missin' You" Single Released
Trey Songz released "Missin' You," the fourth and final single from his second album, in May 2008.
2008: Trey Songz Begins Work on Third Album
Trey Songz started working on his third studio album in 2008.
April 2009: "I Need a Girl" Single Released
The lead single from Trey Songz's third album, "I Need a Girl," was released in April 2009.
June 2009: "Successful" Single Released
A promotional single, "Successful," featuring Drake, was released in June 2009.
June 2009: "Anticipation" Mixtape Released
Trey Songz released a mixtape titled "Anticipation" in June 2009.
August 2009: "LOL Smiley Face" Single Released
Trey Songz released "LOL Smiley Face," featuring Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane, in August 2009.
August 31, 2009: Third Album "Ready" Released
On August 31, 2009, Trey Songz released his third studio album, "Ready".
October 2009: "I Invented Sex" Single Released
In October 2009, Trey Songz released "I Invented Sex," featuring Drake.
2009: Jay-Z Fall Tour
Trey Songz was the opening act for Jay-Z on his Jay-Z Fall Tour in late 2009.
2009: Third Album "Ready" Released
Trey Songz released his third album, "Ready," in 2009, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
January 2010: "Say Aah" Single Released
The fourth single from "Ready," "Say Aah," featuring Fabolous, was released in January 2010.
February 2010: Release of "Neighbors Know My Name"
"Neighbors Know My Name", the fifth and final single from Trey Songz's album "Ready", was released in February 2010.
April 1, 2010: Recording of MTV Unplugged
On April 1, 2010, Trey Songz recorded an episode of MTV Unplugged.
April 26, 2010: Airing of MTV Unplugged
Trey Songz's episode of MTV Unplugged aired on April 26, 2010.
June 2010: Cancellation of "Yo Side of the Bed" Single and Premiere of Documentary Series
The release of Trey Songz's single "Yo Side of the Bed" was canceled in June 2010. However, the music video featuring Keri Hilson was released. June 2010 also marked the beginning of Songz's documentary series, "Trey Songz: My Moment".
July 2010: Release of "Already Taken" Music Video
The music video for Trey Songz's "Already Taken", featuring his former girlfriend and professional dancer Helen Gedlu, was released in July 2010.
July 27, 2010: Release of "Bottoms Up" and "Already Taken"
Trey Songz released "Bottoms Up" featuring Nicki Minaj, the lead single from his album "Passion, Pain & Pleasure", on July 27, 2010. He also contributed the song "Already Taken" to the "Step Up 3D" soundtrack, which was released on the same day.
August 6, 2010: Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour
Trey Songz embarked on the Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour with Monica on August 6, 2010. This marked his first headlining tour.
August 2010: Release of "Can't Be Friends"
"Can't Be Friends" was released as the second single from Trey Songz's album "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" in August 2010.
August 2010: Conclusion of "Trey Songz: My Moment"
Trey Songz's 10-part documentary series, "Trey Songz: My Moment", concluded in August 2010.
September 12, 2010: Appearance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Trey Songz made an appearance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010.
September 14, 2010: Release of "Passion, Pain & Pleasure"
Trey Songz released his fourth studio album, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure", on September 14, 2010.
2010: Fourth Album "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" Released
Trey Songz's fourth album, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure," was released in 2010 and reached number two on the charts.
June 26, 2011: Performance at the BET Awards 2011
Trey Songz performed at the BET Awards 2011, which was broadcast on June 26, 2011.
July 2011: Casting in "Texas Chainsaw 3D"
Trey Songz was cast in "Texas Chainsaw 3D" in July 2011.
August 18, 2011: Announcement of Fifth Studio Album, "Chapter V"
On August 18, 2011, Trey Songz announced that he was working on his fifth studio album, "Chapter V", a follow-up to "Passion, Pain & Pleasure".
November 28, 2011: Release of "Inevitable" EP
On his 27th birthday, November 28, 2011, Trey Songz released his "Inevitable" EP.
February 2012: Anticipation 2our
In February 2012, Trey Songz embarked on his Anticipation 2our to promote his mixtape "Anticipation 2" and raise awareness for his upcoming album.
March 11, 2012: Conclusion of Anticipation 2our
Trey Songz's Anticipation 2our, which spanned from February 9 to March 11, 2012, in North America, concluded.
March 26, 2012: Release of "Heart Attack"
"Heart Attack", the lead single from Trey Songz's album "Chapter V", was released on March 26, 2012.
August 21, 2012: Release of "Chapter V"
"Chapter V", Trey Songz's fifth studio album, was released on August 21, 2012, by Atlantic Records.
October 3, 2012: Sales Milestone for "Chapter V"
By October 3, 2012, "Chapter V" had sold 238,400 copies in the United States.
October 18, 2012: Sales Milestone for "Inevitable" EP
As of October 18, 2012, Trey Songz's "Inevitable" EP had sold 91,000 copies in the United States.
2012: Fifth Album "Chapter V" Released
In 2012, Trey Songz released his fifth album, "Chapter V," which became his first album to top the Billboard 200.
January 4, 2013: Release of "Texas Chainsaw 3D"
"Texas Chainsaw 3D", featuring Trey Songz as the male lead, Ryan, was released on January 4, 2013.
June 20, 2013: Confirmation of Sixth Studio Album
During a radio interview with KS 107.5, Trey Songz confirmed he had recorded eight songs for his sixth studio album.
February 2014: Release of "Ordinary" and Feature on "You're Mine (Eternal)" Remix
Trey Songz released "Ordinary", featuring Young Jeezy, in February 2014. That same month, he was featured on the remix of Mariah Carey's single, "You're Mine (Eternal)".
March 2014: Release of "SmartPhones"
Trey Songz released "SmartPhones", the second single from his upcoming album, in March 2014.
April 1, 2014: Release of "Smoke"
50 Cent released "Smoke", a single featuring Trey Songz, from his fifth studio album, "Animal Ambition", on April 1, 2014.
June 2014: "Ready" Certified Platinum
Trey Songz's third album, "Ready," was certified platinum in June 2014.
July 1, 2014: Release of "Trigga"
Trey Songz released his sixth studio album, "Trigga", on July 1, 2014.
2014: Sixth Album "Trigga" Released
Trey Songz released his sixth album, "Trigga," in 2014, which also topped the Billboard 200.
April 14, 2015: Release of "Intermission" EP
Trey Songz released his "Intermission" EP on April 14, 2015.
May 18, 2015: Release of "Intermission I & II"
Trey Songz digitally released his full-length album, "Intermission I & II", on May 18, 2015.
2015: "Slow Motion" Single Released
Trey Songz released the single "Slow Motion" in 2015.
March 2016: Alleged Rape Incident
In March 2016, an incident allegedly occurred where a woman accused Trey Songz of raping her. This accusation surfaced publicly in February 2022, leading to a civil lawsuit that was later settled.
December 2016: Arrest and Charges
In December 2016, Trey Songz was arrested and charged with felony assault of a police officer and misdemeanor aggravated assault for injuring a photographer following a performance at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
2016: Alleged Assault at Detroit Concert
In 2016, during a concert in Detroit, an altercation occurred allegedly involving Trey Songz and a police officer. The details of the event came to light in a 2018 lawsuit where a police officer and photographer alleged they sustained injuries due to Songz's actions.
January 22, 2017: Keke Palmer Accuses Trey Songz of Unauthorized Filming and Sexual Intimidation
On January 22, 2017, actress/singer Keke Palmer publicly accused Trey Songz of secretly filming her and using the footage without her consent in his music video for "Pick Up the Phone." She also alleged that Songz used "sexual intimidation" tactics during the recording session, leading her to hide from him in a closet. Songz denied these claims, stating that Palmer was aware of the video shoot and her accidental recording was a cameraman's error. He maintained his innocence, citing his lack of authority over the film crew.
March 24, 2017: Release of "Tremaine The Album"
Trey Songz released "Tremaine The Album", his seventh studio album, on March 24, 2017.
August 2017: Plea Deal and Sentencing
In August 2017, Trey Songz pleaded guilty to two reduced counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation, substance screening, and anger-management classes.
2017: Seventh Album "Tremaine" Released
Trey Songz released his seventh album, "Tremaine," in 2017.
January 1, 2018: Sexual Assault Allegation at E11Even Miami Nightclub
On January 1, 2018, a woman accused Trey Songz of sexual assault at the E11Even Miami nightclub. She subsequently filed a $10 million lawsuit against him, which was later dismissed.
June 2018: Trey Songz Sued for Alleged Assault of Police Officer
In June 2018, Trey Songz faced a federal lawsuit stemming from an incident at a 2016 concert in Detroit. A police officer alleged that Songz punched him in the face, resulting in a "career-ending brain injury" and a necessary hip replacement. The lawsuit claimed that the officer fell and hit his head on the concrete after being struck, with Songz landing on top of him. A photographer present at the concert also joined the lawsuit, alleging a head injury from Songz throwing a microphone stand.
April 2019: Birth of Trey Songz's Son
Trey Songz announced the birth of his first child, a son, with Caro Colon, in April 2019.
April 29, 2020: Release of "Back Home" Single
Trey Songz released "Back Home", featuring Summer Walker, on April 29, 2020.
October 9, 2020: Release of "Back Home" Album
Trey Songz's eighth studio album, "Back Home", was released on October 9, 2020.
2020: Eighth Album "Back Home" Released
Trey Songz released his eighth studio album, "Back Home" in 2020.
January 24, 2021: Trey Songz Arrested After Altercation at AFC Championship Game
On January 24, 2021, Trey Songz was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, during the AFC Championship game. He was involved in an altercation with other attendees who were allegedly heckling him. While details are disputed, the incident escalated with a police officer, leading to Songz's arrest on charges of trespassing, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer. He was released the next day. Sources close to Songz claimed the officer was biased against him, escalating the situation, while other reports suggested the altercation stemmed from Songz and his entourage not wearing masks. Security footage released by the Kansas City Police Department showed multiple encounters between Songz's group and security personnel, eventually leading to Songz being escorted out and allegedly throwing the first punch at the officer.
December 30, 2021: Dylan Gonzalez Accuses Trey Songz of Rape
On December 30, 2021, Dylan Gonzalez, a former basketball player from the University of Las Vegas, publicly accused Trey Songz of rape on Twitter.
January 11, 2022: Dylan Gonzalez Releases Statement Detailing Alleged Rape by Trey Songz
On January 11, 2022, Dylan Gonzalez released a detailed statement on social media, accusing Trey Songz of raping her at a well-known Las Vegas hotel. Songz denied the accusations.
February 2022: Third Woman Accuses Trey Songz of Rape
In February 2022, a third woman came forward with allegations against Trey Songz, claiming he anally raped her in March 2016. This accusation led to a civil lawsuit that was settled in 2024 following mediation.
2024: Civil Lawsuit Settlement
In 2024, a civil lawsuit filed by a woman accusing Trey Songz of rape in 2016 was settled following mediation.