Angela Renee White, known professionally as Blac Chyna, is an American model, socialite, and entrepreneur born on May 11, 1988, in Washington D.C. She gained fame in the entertainment industry and has built a brand that includes fashion and beauty lines. Here’s all you need to know about her rise to fame.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Blac Chyna, born on May 11, 1988, had her mind on success from a very young age. Her path to fame began when her exotic looks and strip dancing caught attention; she was just 19 years old when she started strip dancing to pay for her college fees at a nightclub called Old Diamonds. In 2011, she started dancing at a more popular strip club, King of Diamonds, where she named herself, upon a customer’s suggestion, Blac Chyna.
She attended Johnson & Wales University in Miami but dropped out to pursue a career in strip dancing and modeling. The exotic dancer became well known among celebrities in 2010 after Canadian rapper Drake mentioned her name in one of his hit songs ‘Miss Me.’
Breakthrough and Recognition
She appeared in Kanye West’s music video for his song ‘Monster,’ as Nicki Minaj’s stunt double, which brought the dancer more recognition. In the same year, she began her modeling career. Blac Chyna featured in music videos and got into relationships with famous artists. She appeared on the cover of several magazines and became an entrepreneur and a reality show star.
After appearing in rapper Tyga’s music video for his song ‘Rack City’ in 2011, the pair started and she gave birth to their son, King Cairo Stevenson, in 2012.
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Entrepreneurial Ventures
Shortly after the launch of her boutique, in 2014, she launched Lashed by Blac Chyna, her very own adhesive lashes brand, and within the same year, she opened a beauty bar in L.A. where she offers makeup classes.
Relationship with Rob Kardashian and Reality TV
In 2016, two years after Blac Chyna and Tyga split, she became romantically involved with Rob Kardashian, whose half-sister Kylie Jenner, happened to be dating Tyga at the time. Kardashian and Blac Chyna started their own reality T.V. show called “Rob & Chyna” that same year. In November 2016, Chyna gave birth to their daughter, Dream Renee Kardashian. The couple split in 2017 after there were various rumors about domestic violence and cyberbullying between the couple.
Zodiac Sign and Personality Traits
Blac Chyna is a Taurus. People born under the Taurus sign are known for their determination, love for luxury, and strong-willed nature. This aligns with several aspects of Blac Chyna's life and career:
- Her independence: Blac Chyna began to show independence when she was just 18. After high school, she started working so that she could cover her own college fees.
- Her ambition: When she found her calling, she went for it at high speed. After enrolling in beauty school, she launched her own clothing line, lashes brand, and makeup school.
- She takes pride in her look: Having her own brand, makeup school, and reality show, Blac Chyna is always in the spotlight. She ensures that she always looks good when out in public.
- She’s very organized: She claims to be very “particular and organized” - she writes everything down and is very punctual.
Additional Facts About Blac Chyna
Here are some additional facts about Blac Chyna:
- She worked at McDonald’s and Hooters before she began stripping.
- She enjoys painting, dancing, and hiking in her free time.
- She was once arrested for public intoxication after being highly intoxicated and fighting with a flight attendant.
- During her modeling career, she won the title ‘Model of the Year’ at the Urban Model Awards.
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