TiaCorine

Tia Corine Thompson Shults,[1] known professionally as TiaCorine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

[2][5][6] In the fourth grade, Shults began performing at local talent shows and started taking flute and piano lessons.

[15][13] On September 9, 2022, she released her debut album, I Can't Wait, featuring guest appearances from UnoTheActivist, Kenny Beats, and Tony Shhnow.

[21][22] On February 2, 2024, TiaCorine released her fourth EP, Almost There, under South Coast Music Group and Interscope Records with guest appearances from Key Glock, Luh Tyler, and Zelooperz.

[28][29] TiaCorine has stated that the music her parents played to her as a child are a major influence on her, including artists such as Queen, Teena Marie, Sade, Sugarhill Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Luther Vandross, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G., and Ginuwine.