Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna
Born Angela Renée White
(1988-05-11) May 11, 1988
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation
  • Model
  • entrepreneur
Years active 2008–present
Partner(s)
Children 2
Website www.lashedbar.co

Modeling information

Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown

Angela Renée White (born May 11, 1988),[1] professionally known as Blac Chyna, is an American model and entrepreneur. She is often referred to as a "video vixen" due to her frequent appearances in hip hop music videos. In 2014, she launched her own make-up brand Lashed by Blac Chyna, with a beauty salon in Encino, Los Angeles.

Early life

Blac Chyna was born Angela Renée White in Washington, D.C..[1] She was born to Shalana Jones-Hunter, also known as Tokyo Toni and Eric Holland in 1988.[2]

Career

2010–12: Urban modeling

Along with stripping in 2010, Chyna began urban modeling.[3] Chyna formerly called herself "Cream" but later named herself "Blac Chyna" after she met a client at the strip club she worked at who called himself Black China because he was a black guy with Chinese looking eyes. In September 2010, Chyna posed for the cover of Dimepiece magazine.[4] That same month, Chyna posed in Straight Stuntin' Magazine and Black Men's magazine.[5][6] In 2010, rapper Drake name-dropped Blac Chyna in his hit single "Miss Me", prompting more buzz for Chyna. In November 2010, Chyna was recruited to play the role of rapper Nicki Minaj's stunt double in the music video for Kanye West's "Monster" featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Nicki Minaj.[7] In August 2011, Chyna won Model of the Year at the Urban Model Awards.[8] In November 2011, Blac Chyna was cast as the main female role for rapper Tyga's single "Rack City".[9]

In February 2012, Chyna posed for the July edition cover of Black Men's magazine.[10] That same month, Chyna posed in XXL Magazine as Eye Candy of the Month.[11] In March 2012, Chyna posed for the cover of Urban Ink Magazine.[12] In April 2012, Chyna posed for the cover of Smooth Girl Magazine.[13][14] On October 22, 2012, Nicki Minaj released the visual for her song, "Come On A Cone" in which Blac Chyna was featured. She is shown posing next to Minaj in the video due to how similar the two appeared with matching blonde hair. Blac Chyna played a small role in the skater movie DGK which premiered on December 12, 2012.[15] In August, Blac Chyna was name dropped again, this time by rapper Nicki Minaj in 2 Chainz's "I Love Dem Strippers".[16]

2013–present: Breakthrough and entrepreneurship

In February 2013, Chyna enrolled in JLS Professional Make Up Artist School, graduating in May 2013.[17] In December 2013, Blac Chyna launched her online Boutique entitled "88fin", filled with new clothing and products from her clothing line of the same name.[18] That same month, Chyna launched her own brand of adhesive eyelashes called "LASHED by Blac Chyna".[19]

In February 2014, Chyna purchased a beauty bar in Encino, Los Angeles, offering makeup courses.[20] On September 29, 2014, Blac Chyna officially opened her Lashed Bar in California.[21] The Lashed Bar offers eyelashes, eyelash extensions, lash strips, make up, facials, threading, eyebrow tinting, body waxes, eyelash tinting, spray tans, body wraps, and facial threading.[21]

Personal life

Chyna met rapper Tyga on October 5, 2011, at The F.A.M.E Tour After Party with Chris Brown while working at King of Diamonds in Miami and 007 in Detroit.[22][23] According to Chyna's Twitter feed, their relationship officially began on November 9, 2011, while shooting the music video for Tyga's hit single "Rack City".[24] They were frequently seen together in public at venues like clubs and basketball games.[25] In March 2012, the couple posed for the cover of Urban Ink Magazine.[26] That same month rumors started to circulate that Blac Chyna was pregnant.[27] Their son, King Cairo Stevenson, was born on October 16, 2012.[28] That same day, Tyga purchased a $6.5 million mansion in Calabasas for his new family.[29] In December 2012, Blac Chyna confirmed that she and Tyga were engaged.[30] The couple later split in 2014.[31]

In January 2016, Blac Chyna began dating Robert Kardashian, Jr.[32] On April 5, 2016 the couple announced their engagement via Instagram after three months of dating.[33] On May 6, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together.[34] Their daughter, Dream Renée Kardashian, was born on November 10, 2016.[35]

References

  1. 1 2 "Complaint / Arrest Affidavit" (PDF). North Miami Police Department. October 16, 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016. posted by "Does Kim Know? Kardashian's BFF Blac Chyna's Secret Arrest Exposed — Read The Shocking Police Report". RadarOnline.com. January 16, 2015. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ Waheeb, Jabeen (July 3, 2016). "Hanging with the in-laws: Rob Kardashian and pregnant fiancée Blac Chyna join her parents Tokyo Toni and Eric for 4th of July weekend". Daily Mail. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "SCANS of Blac Chyna in the new issue of XXL as "Eye Candy Of The Month" – @Blacchyna_mia". the305.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  4. ↑ "Blacchyna Does Dimepiece Magazine « | Bossip". bossip.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  5. ↑ "Blac Chyna in Straight Stuntin - courtesy of Facet Studio and TheWizsDailyDose |DynastySeries.com". dynastyseries.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  6. ↑ "Blac Chyna in Black Men's - Baller Alert.com". balleralert.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  7. ↑ "KID FURY | Nicki Minaj’s Stripper Stunt Double". sofurious.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  8. ↑ "PHOTOS FROM LAST NIGHT – 2011 Urban Model Awards with Blac Chyna, Jennifer Ferriola, Maria Millions and more". the305.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  9. ↑ Rack City
  10. ↑ "Sneak Peek of New Black Men’s Shoot (pics & videos)  : blacchyna". blacchyna.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  11. ↑ "» Blac Chyna XXL Magazine “Eye Candy Of The Month” Scans". atlnightspots.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  12. ↑ "Tyga & Blac Chyna Cover Urban Ink Magazine | Young Money HQ". youngmoneyhq.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  13. ↑ "Instagram". instagram.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  14. ↑ "Smooth Magazine  : blacchyna". blacchyna.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  15. ↑ "DGK & G-Shock's Star Studded “Parental Advisory” Premiere - Baller Alert.com". balleralert.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  16. ↑ "13 Reasons Why Nicki Minaj Is Looking For Blac Chyna | The Urban Daily". theurbandaily.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  17. ↑ "Log in — Instagram". iconosquare.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  18. ↑ "FASHION KILLA? Blac Chyna PREVIEWS Her "88 Fin" Clothing Line | The Young, Black, and Fabulous". theybf.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  19. ↑ "Blac Chyna Launching Her Own Lash Line 'LASHED By Blac Chyna' | TractHer TrailHer". tracthertrailher.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  20. ↑ "Blac Chyna Opens Up New Lash Bar - Baller Alert.com". balleralert.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  21. 1 2 "Log in — Instagram". iconosquare.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  22. ↑ "SOHH.com – Tyga Wants Three-Way W/ Nicki Minaj & Blac Chyna: “At The End Of The Day, I’m A Rapper” [Video]". sohh.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  23. ↑ "Tyga And Blac Chyna Still Together! | Global Grind". globalgrind.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  24. ↑ "BLACCHYNA on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  25. ↑ "Pictures: Tyga & Blac Chyna Head To Dinner & Heat vs. Clippers Game | Young Money HQ". youngmoneyhq.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  26. ↑ "Necole Bitchie.com: Tatted Up Love: Tyga And Blac Chyna Featured In Urban Ink Magazine". necolebitchie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  27. ↑ "Tyga’s Stripper Girlfriend “Blac Chyna” Dancing For Some Dollars | vandrusville". vandrusville.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  28. ↑ "Tyga Welcomes His First Baby – MTV". mtv.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  29. ↑ "Tyga’s Welcomes His New Family With $6.5 Million Home (PHOTOS) | Global Grind". globalgrind.com. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  30. ↑ "Blac Chyna Confirms Engagement To Tyga, Flaunts Ring". Chit Chat Lane. Dec 2012. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  31. ↑ Takeda, Allison (August 12, 2014). "Tyga, Blac Chyna Split: They're "Trying to Keep It Amicable"". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  32. ↑ "It's On! Rob Kardashian Moves Out Of Khloe's & In With Blac Chyna". 27 January 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  33. ↑ Zach Johnson (April 5, 2016). "Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are engaged". E! News. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  34. ↑ "Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna -- We're Pregnant!!". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  35. ↑ Vivinetto, Gina, Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna welcome baby daughter, Dream, Today.com, 10 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.

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