Blac Chyna

Angela Renée White (born May 11, 1988), professionally known as Blac Chyna, is an American model and entrepreneur.

Early life

Chyna was born on May 11, 1988, in Washington, D.C.^[1] Her mother's name is Shalana Hunter, also known as Miss Toni.^[2] As a teenager, she attended Henry E. Lackey High School, a high school in Charles County, Maryland.^[1] At the age of 18, Chyna began dancing under the pseudonym "Dora Renee".^[3] In 2008, Chyna relocated to Miami to attend Johnson and Wales University.^[4] While attending school, Chyna began dancing at the Old Diamonds under the name "Cream".^[3] Shortly after, she started dancing at Miami's King Of Diamonds.^[3]

Career

Along with dancing, in 2010, Chyna began urban modeling.^[3] In September 2010, Chyna posed for the cover of Dimepiece magazine.^[5] That Same Month, Chyna posed in Straight Stuntin’ Magazine and Black Men's magazine.^[6][7] In 2010, rapper Drake name dropped Blac Chyna in his hit single "Miss Me", prompting more buzz for Chyna.^[8] 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.^[9] In August 2011, Chyna won Model of the Year at the Urban Model Awards.^[10] In November 2011, Blac Chyna was cast as the main female role for Rapper Tyga's single "Rack City".^[11]

In February 2012, Chyna posed for the July edition cover of Black Men's magazine.^[12] That same month, Chyna posed in XXL Magazine as Eye Candy of the Month.^[13] In March 2012, Chyna posed for the Cover of Urban Ink Magazine.^[14] In April 2012, Chyna posed for the Cover of Smooth Girl Magazine.^[15][16] Blac Chyna played a small role in the skater movie DGK which premiered on December 12, 2012.^[17] In August, Blac Chyna was name dropped again, this time by rapper Nicki Minaj in 2 Chainz's "I love dem Strippers".^[18]

In February 2013, Chyna enrolled in JLS Professional Make Up Artist School, graduating in May 2013.^[19] 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.^[20] That Same Month, Chyna Launched her own Brand of Eye Lashes called "LASHED by Blac Chyna".^[21]

In February 2014, Chyna purchased a beauty bar in Encino, Los Angeles, offering Makeup courses.^[22] On September 29, 2014, Blac Chyna officially opened her Lashed Bar in California.^[23] 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.^[23]

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.^[24][25] According to Chyna's twitter, their relationship officially began on November 9, 2011, while shooting the music Video for Tyga's hit single "Rack City".^[26] They were frequently seen together in public at venues like clubs and basketball games.^[27] In March, 2012, the couple posed for the cover of Urban Ink Magazine.^[28] That same month rumors started to circulate that Blac Chyna was pregnant.^[29] On October 16, 2012, their son, King Cairo Stevenson was born.^[30] That same day Tyga purchased a $6.5 million mansion in Calabasas for his new family.^[31] In December 2012, Blac Chyna confirmed that she and Tyga were engaged.^[32] In August 2014, the couple separated.

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