The Rise of Blac Chyna: How a Former Stripper Survived in Kardashian Land

From sidekick to main attraction.

Besties - In particular, Chyna befriended the Kardashian of all Kardashians: Kim. The new best friends would constantly be caught by the paparazzi leaving the gym together and were known for posting sexy mirror selfies like this one.(Photo: Clint Brewer / Splash News)
The Real Deal - Before even meeting Kim, Blac Chyna was known for being the best friend of fellow former dancer and Wiz Khalifa's ex-wife Amber Rose. The ladies are still friends to this day and are thick as thieves, and Chyna always stayed true to her identity despite being a part of the Kardashian brand for a bit.(Photo: Splash News)
Don't Come for Me - After about three years together, Chyna and Tyga called it quits. There was speculation that the rapper had moved on to a then-underage Kylie Jenner but he didn't make his relationship with her public until she turned 18. Seeing as Chyna was friends with all of the Kardashian-Jenner ladies prior to their split, this was a tricky situation, as her ex was dating someone from her "new circle." When the youngest of the clan and Tyga's new boo made headlines for plumping her lips and coming for Chyna, she poked fun at her with this pic. (Photo: Blac Chyna via Instagram)
Mama Knows Best - When Chyna's mom, Tokyo Toni, learned of how and with whom Tyga moved on, she wasn't having it. She went off on Tyga, Kylie and the entire Kardashian clan in a rant, making it clear that their family is no better than hers. "Her dad wants to be a woman, while her mom is out [here] messing with some young Black dude with birthing hips," she said. "Her other sister is married to a crack head while dating a rapper she stole from a former friend." Ouch!(Photo: Shalana Hunter via Instagram)Moving On - Proving that she was not done with the family just yet, Chyna moved on to Rob Kardashian from Tyga in January 2016, to the surprise of just about everyone. Some saw the unlikely pairing as an act of revenge to the Kardashians, but the two seemed to be pretty much in love.(Photo: Splash News)

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The Real Deal - Before even meeting Kim, Blac Chyna was known for being the best friend of fellow former dancer and Wiz Khalifa's ex-wife Amber Rose. The ladies are still friends to this day and are thick as thieves, and Chyna always stayed true to her identity despite being a part of the Kardashian brand for a bit.(Photo: Splash News)

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