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Chanel West Coast
West Coast posing for Pure Dope in 2013
Born
Chelsea Chanel Dudley

(1988-09-01) September 1, 1988 (age 36)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • rapper
  • singer
  • actress
Years active2009–present
Television
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Labels

Chelsea Chanel Dudley[3] (born September 1, 1988),[4] better known by her stage name Chanel West Coast,[3] is an American television personality, music artist and actress. She came to prominence in pop culture for her roles in MTV's Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness.[5]

Early life

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West Coast was born in Los Angeles. While growing up, she lived part of the year in North Hollywood with her mother, and split summers between Ohio (with her mother's family) and New York City with her father,[6][7] a DJ in New York City. Interested in performing arts since she was a kid, she performed in choir, orchestra, wrote poetry, Hip-Hop dance team, drama and cheerleading. She inherited her father's passion for music and began rapping at 14,[8] influenced by her west coast surroundings, love of poetry and not knowing where to begin writing melodies for the lyrics she was writing. In 2009, she recorded her first song at Marvin Gaye's house, in the same booth where the legendary "Let's Get It On" was recorded. West Coast attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles for two years before homeschooling so she could work and pursue music.[8]

Television career

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West Coast was introduced to television personality Rob Dyrdek through mutual friends in 2008.[9] Shortly afterwards, Dyrdek offered West Coast a position as his receptionist while he was appearing on the MTV reality series Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory.[10] The series was renewed for a second season by MTV.[11] The third season of the series premiered in 2011[12] and the fourth season began airing later that year.[13] In 2011, West Coast appeared as Sheila in an episode of the MTV series The Hard Times of RJ Berger, making her acting debut.

In 2011, she joined the series Ridiculousness, in which she, along with Dyrdek and Sterling "Steelo" Brim, review online internet videos.[14] In 2012, West Coast appeared in both the fifth season of Fantasy Factory and the second season of Ridiculousness.[15][16] That same year she began to voice the character of Flipz in the animated series Wild Grinders.[17] West Coast continued to voice the character into 2013, when she also appeared on the third season of Ridiculousness.[15] The sixth season of Fantasy Factory was announced in 2013, and the fourth season of Ridiculousness premiered on January 2, 2014.[18] In 2017, West Coast joined the supporting cast of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood for season four; she had ten appearances. In March 2023, she announced that she has left Ridiculousness and now has her own tv show The West Coast Hustle which she stars in and serves as an executive producer, which premiered in 2024.[19][20][21]

Music career

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West Coast began recording music in 2009, and began collaborating with numerous artists. She recorded her first song at Marvin Gaye's house, in the same booth where "Let's Get It On" was recorded. She later appeared in the Planet Hollywood song "PHAMOUS", collaborating with Midi Mafia on the project and was discovered by Polow Da Don, who introduced her to Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne signed West Coast to his label Young Money Entertainment in 2012. She went on to release her mixtape Now You Know in 2013 featuring Snoop Dogg, French Montana, Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thicke and Honey Cocaine.[22] She also released a music video for "Been On", featuring French Montana.[23]

In 2014, she won a BET Award for Best Group for her affiliation with Young Money and confirmed that she had begun recording her first studio project,[24] the first single, "Blueberry Chills" featuring Honey Cocaine was released on January 15, 2014.[25] The second single off the album, "New Feeling" was released on January 29.[26] The third single off the album, "Miles and Miles" was released on October 29, which features West Coast providing vocals for the first time. In 2015, West Coast released a new song that was featured on Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory called "Bass In The Trunk".[27] She released her second mixtape WAVES, featuring YG and B-Real, in August 2015.[28]

In 2018, West Coast released a song titled "Nobody."[29] On October 23, 2020, West Coast released her debut studio album America's Sweetheart and completed two headlining tours; the Punch Drunk Love Tour and the Now You Know Tour as well as opened for many big names including Lil Wayne, Cardi B and more.[30]

Working with some of the top musical creators throughout the years, Chanel sharpened her songwriting skills, learned to craft melodies and found her singing voice. In 2025, she released the autobiographical "Lil' Bit Country," her first foray into Country music. Inspired by her summers spent in Ohio and motherhood, Chanel is slated to release more Country music this year.

Other ventures

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In 2009, West Coast helped create a clothing line called Valleywood.[31] As of 2019, she also released another clothing line named LOL CARTEL.[32] In 2022, Chanel launched a line of eco-friendly body positivity swimwear called Coasty Swim.[33]

Personal life

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On June 2, 2022, West Coast announced that she was expecting her first child with her long-term boyfriend, and The West Coast Hustle co-star, Dom Fenison.[34][35][36] She gave birth to their daughter on November 2, 2022.[37]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009–2015 Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory Herself Main role; 7 seasons
2011 The Hard Times of RJ Berger Sheila Episode: "The Better Man"
2011–2023 Ridiculousness Co-host credited as Featuring; 30 seasons
2012–2015 Wild Grinders Flipz Voice role
2017 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Herself Supporting role (season 4)
2018 Fear Factor Episode: "Hip-Hop Battle"
2023 The Eric Andre Show Episode: "Woodchipper Hijinks"
2024 The West Coast Hustle[38] Main

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
America's Sweetheart
  • Released: October 22, 2020
  • Label: Riveting Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with year released
Title Album details
Now You Know
  • Released: July 9, 2013
  • Label: BornRich
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Waves
  • Released: August 25, 2015
  • Label: BornRich
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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  • 2016: "Bad Things"
  • 2016: "Bass In The Trunk"
  • 2016: "Been On" (feat. French Montana)
  • 2016: "Blueberry Chills" (feat. Honey C)
  • 2016: "C'est la vie"
  • 2016: "Creepin"
  • 2016: "Holiday"
  • 2016: "I Love Money"
  • 2016: "Miles And Miles"
  • 2016: "Own World"
  • 2016: "Quicksand"
  • 2016: "Notice"
  • 2016: "Countin"
  • 2017: "New Bae" (feat. Safaree)
  • 2017: "Everywhere We Go"
  • 2018: "Nobody"
  • 2018: "Have It"
  • 2019: "The Middle"
  • 2019: "Sharon Stoned"
  • 2019: "Old Fashioned" (feat. Nessly)
  • 2019: "I Be Like" (feat. Dax)
  • 2019: "Anchors"
  • 2020: "Black Roses"
  • 2020: "No Plans"
  • 2020: "West Coast Christmas"
  • 2020: "40 Yard Dash"
  • 2024: “Little Miss Sunshine”
  • 2025: "Lil' Bit Country"
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  • 2015: "If You Didn't" (with Rich Homie Quan, T.I.)
  • 2016: "Project X" (with Frenchie)
  • 2017: "Ain't My Fault" (with JildyT)
  • 2018: "Flex on a Bih" (with Bpace)
  • 2019: "Butter" (with Grizz Lee)
  • 2020: "Secure the Bag" (with Anaya Lovenote, Ying Yang Twins)
  • 2020: "Twerk Train" [with Too $hort / including a remix version]
  • 2021: "Yea Yea Yea" (with Minus Gravity)

References

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  1. ^ "'Ridiculousness' Star Chanel West Coast Has 2 Wishes for Her Upcoming Birthday and They're Pretty Simple, TBH". August 28, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Chanel West Coast Announces Signing w/ YMCMB w/ Bootleg Kev". Bootleg Kev. March 26, 2013. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
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  4. ^ "Chelsea Chanel Dudley, Born 09/01/1988 in California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ridiculousness | Season 2 Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  6. ^ "Chanel West Coast Is Trying to Find a Husband — Inside Her Personal Life". hollywoodmask. August 4, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Silverman, Sam (December 19, 2019). "We Love Chanel, But Where Is Mister and Missus West Coast?". In Touch Weekly. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Lewis, Amanda (August 13, 2014). "Chanel West Coast: The Other White Female Rapper". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  9. ^ "MTV Mobile Series: Cast Member: Chanel". MTV. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  10. ^ "Avalon Hollywood Los Angeles CA (Nightclub)". Dose.clubzone.com. October 4, 2013. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  12. ^ "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory Videos". MTV. Archived from the original on July 2, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  13. ^ "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
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  15. ^ a b "Ridiculousness | Season 2 Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
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  17. ^ "Wild Grinders: Behind The Scenes with Ugly". Nick.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  18. ^ "'Ridiculousness' Renewed for Season 4 & 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory' Renewed for Season 6 by MTV – Ratings". Zap2it. September 17, 2013. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  19. ^ "Chanel West Coast leaves MTV's 'Ridiculousness' to produce and star in her own shows". Los Angeles Times. March 28, 2023.
  20. ^ Longeretta, Emily (March 27, 2023). "'Ridiculousness' Co-Host Chanel West Coast Leaving MTV Clip Show After 30 Seasons, Inks Overall Deal With Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)".
  21. ^ The West Coast Hustle (Documentary, Reality-TV), Chanel West Coast, Dom Fenison, Bowie Fenison, A-Game Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, July 18, 2024, retrieved May 21, 2025{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  22. ^ "Chanel West Coast – Now You Know // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  23. ^ "Chanel West Coast – Been On (Feat French Montana) [ Music Video]". Young Money Fansite. May 6, 2014,
  24. ^ Mel's, Chloe (March 12, 2014). "Chanel West Coast Files for Bankruptcy". Hollywood Life.
  25. ^ "NEW MUSIC: CHANEL WEST COAST F/ HONEY COCAINE – 'BLUEBERRY CHILLS'". rap-up.com. January 15, 2014.
  26. ^ "New Feeling – Single". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  27. ^ "Miles and Miles – Single". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  28. ^ Weiner, Natalie (August 25, 2015). "Listen to Chanel West Coast's New Mixtape 'Waves': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  29. ^ "Chanel West Coast's New Song 'Nobody' Is the Girl Power Anthem the World Needs Right Now (EXCLUSIVE)". In Touch Weekly. January 18, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  30. ^ "Listen to Chanel West Coast's Debut Album 'America's Sweetheart'". Complex. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  31. ^ "Check Out the New Clothing Line, Valleywood!". Seventeen. September 28, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  32. ^ "Chanel West Coast Unboxes Vintage Streetwear + Giveaway". Fuse. October 9, 2019.
  33. ^ Chensvold, Christian (January 22, 2023). "Chanel West Coast Launches Eco-Friendly, Body-Positive Swim Collection". Apparel News. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  34. ^ Blake, Cole (June 4, 2022). "Chanel West Coast Announces She's Pregnant With 1st Child". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  35. ^ Ossad, Jordana (June 2, 2022). "Chanel West Coast Is Expecting First Child". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  36. ^ Bell, BreAnna (June 2, 2022). "MTV's Chanel West Coast Is Pregnant and Expecting Her First Baby with Model Boyfriend Dom Fenison". People. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  37. ^ "Chanel West Coast is 'Overjoyed' After Giving Birth, Reveals Baby's Name". November 9, 2022.
  38. ^ Triplett, Divine (July 16, 2024). "Chanel West Coast stars in new MTV docuseries: 'The West Coast Hustle'". Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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