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Chanel West Coast

Chanel West Coast is the stage name of Chelsea Chanel Dudley, an American television personality, rapper, singer, and actress.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chanel West Coast is the stage name of Chelsea Chanel Dudley, an American television personality, rapper, singer, and actress. She became widely known through MTV’s Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. She was born in Los Angeles, California on September 1, 1988.

Early life

Chelsea Chanel Dudley was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 1, 1988. Publicly available sources identify her as the person behind the stage name Chanel West Coast.

Television career

She became widely known through MTV programming, especially Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. These shows established her as a recurring television personality in popular culture.

Music career

Sources describe Chanel West Coast as a rapper and singer, and some also identify her as a songwriter. Her entertainment profile spans both television and music.

Other work

Biographical listings also credit her with acting and producing roles. Her screen credits include projects such as The Hard Times of RJ Berger and Hollywood Saturday Night.

Key facts

  • Chelsea Chanel Dudley uses the stage name Chanel West Coast.
  • She was born on September 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, California.
  • She gained prominence through MTV reality television, especially Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness.
  • She is also known as a rapper and singer in addition to television work.
  • Her career credits include acting and producing as well as presenting and music performance.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know Chanel West Coast from MTV and reality television broadcasts that circulated widely in Canada, especially Ridiculousness.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chanel West Coast's real name?
Her real name is Chelsea Chanel Dudley.
When was Chanel West Coast born?
She was born on September 1, 1988.
Where is Chanel West Coast from?
She was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
What is Chanel West Coast known for?
She is best known for appearing on MTV’s Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness.
What does Chanel West Coast do?
She is described as a television personality, rapper, singer, and actress.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanel_West_Coast
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupations, and prominence from MTV shows.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanel_West_Coast
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and Ridiculousness association.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4007156/
    Supports: Birthplace and selected acting/producer credits.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4007156/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and bio details.
  5. The Famous People — https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/chanel-west-coast-15905.php
    Supports: General biographical description as rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality.