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Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna is the professional name of Angela Renée White, an American model, television personality, rapper, and socialite.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Blac Chyna is the professional name of Angela Renée White, an American model, television personality, rapper, and socialite. She first gained wider attention in the early 2010s through appearances in music videos and later became known for reality television and beauty-related business ventures.

Early life

Angela Renée White was born in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 1988. She later became known professionally as Blac Chyna.

Career

Blac Chyna rose to attention through modelling and music-video appearances in the early 2010s. She appeared in the music video for Kanye West's "Monster" as Nicki Minaj's stunt double. She later expanded into reality television and entrepreneurship, including beauty products and salon-related ventures.

Reality television

She appeared in reality TV programming connected to the Kardashian family, including Rob & Chyna with Rob Kardashian. These appearances helped make her a widely recognised media personality.

Business ventures

Sources describe her as having launched beauty and cosmetic ventures, including the Lashed by Blac Chyna brand. These businesses contributed to her public profile beyond modelling and television.

Key facts

  • Born Angela Renée White in Washington, D.C. on May 11, 1988.
  • Became known publicly as Blac Chyna.
  • Worked as a model and television personality, and has also been described as a rapper and socialite.
  • Appeared in the music video for Kanye West's "Monster" as Nicki Minaj's stunt double.
  • Gained further visibility through reality television, including Rob & Chyna.
  • Launched beauty-related business ventures, including Lashed by Blac Chyna.
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Canadian context

Blac Chyna has appeared in internationally distributed television and entertainment media that are also consumed by Canadian audiences, including reality programming and music-video culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is Blac Chyna's real name?
Her birth name is Angela Renée White.
When was Blac Chyna born?
She was born on May 11, 1988.
Where was Blac Chyna born?
She was born in Washington, D.C., United States.
What is Blac Chyna known for?
She is known as a model, television personality, rapper, socialite, and entrepreneur.
What was Blac Chyna's early breakthrough?
She gained wider attention through early music-video work, including as a stunt double for Nicki Minaj in Kanye West's "Monster" video.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blac_Chyna
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and broad career description.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blac_Chyna
    Supports: Early recognition through the "Monster" music video and Drake mention; identity and general background.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7089943/
    Supports: Birthplace and entertainment credits.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7089943/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, and background.
  5. Wikipedia (Italian) — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blac_Chyna
    Supports: Business venture details including Lashed by Blac Chyna.