Chanel West Coast has been linked to many famous faces in the entertainment industry. She is dating Los Angeles-based model Dom Fenison, who is signed to DT Model Management. Born on September 13, 1992, he is much taller and four years younger than her.
Chanel West Coast shared her joy after welcoming her daughter, Bowie Breeze, with boyfriend Dom Fenison in November 2022. Expressing her love for her new role as a mom, she called Bowie “the best thing” that ever happened to her and praised Fenison as an amazing dad. The couple chose the unique name Bowie while listening to David Bowie’s “Modern Love” and paired it with the middle name Breeze, which they felt flowed perfectly.
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She announced her baby’s birth and name on an Instagram post, mentioning, “I ended up needing to have a c-section to deliver her, and it was so scary, but it was also the best day of my life.”
A licensed real estate agent, Dom Fenison has walked the runway for luxury fashion houses like Giorgio Armani and Givenchy and participated in campaigns for Nike and Men’s Wearhouse.
Dom Fenison and his pregnant girlfriend Chanel West Coast attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Universal Pictures “Jurassic World Dominion” on June 6, 2022, in Hollywood, California (Credit: PAPIXS / INSTARimages)
Dom Fenison also appears in the music video for Hailee Steinfeld’s 2017 song “Let Me Go” alongside Alesso, Florida Georgia Line, and songwriter Watt.
Chanel West Coast: Early Life and Career Beginnings
Chanel West Coast, born Chelsea Chanel Dudley on September 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, spent her childhood between two cities—splitting time with her mother in LA and her father, a DJ, in New York.
Chanel West Coast turns heads in a bold sheer blue outfit with star-shaped pasties at the Fashion Nova x Cardi B Collection Launch Party on May 9, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
She made a name for herself across the American entertainment industry, most notably as co-host of MTV’s Ridiculousness. While the late French designer Coco Chanel focused on fashion, Chanel West Coast’s passion is music.
Chanel West Coast is a rapper, singer, and actress best known for hosting MTV’s Ridiculousness (Credit: DJDM / WENN)
Chanel was introduced to music at a young age and often reveals stories about her DJ dad and hiding behind the DJ booth as a child in packed nightclubs.
At the height of Myspace’s success, Chanel, at just 17 years old, established herself as a rapper and rose to fame on the platform.
The No Plans singer released her debut album, America’s Sweetheart, in October 2020. She has also starred in the cast of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
The Truth Behind Chanel West Coast and Rob Dyrdek’s Relationship
The No Plans rapper, known for her iconic laugh, first gained notoriety on Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness.
Rob Dyrdek at The SK8 4 Life event benefitting the Rob Dyrdek Foundation held at The Fantasy Factory on May 22, 2010 (Credit: WENN)
Chanel reportedly met superstar skateboarder and TV personality Rob Dyrdek through Myspace, where she was trying to promote her music and meet other creatives.
The pair quickly became good friends, and in 2009, Rob offered Chanel a receptionist job at a studio for his MTV show Fantasy Factory. As the duo’s friendship grew, so did their television career.
Chanel made several appearances on Fantasy Factory and began to make a name for herself on the show.
Rob Dyrdek with the late Christopher Boykin and Chanel West Coast at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” on February 8, 2011 (Credit: WENN)
Chanel’s career really kicked off in 2011 when she joined Rob as a co-host on the MTV show Ridiculousness.
It’s clearly a great match because the pair have been together on the show for more than ten years and over 20 seasons. However, this clear on-screen chemistry has triggered speculation among fans about whether Chanel West Coast and Rob Dyrdek were in a relationship.
But while the two continue to have a thriving on-screen and off-screen friendship, they have never dated. Rob actually lives in a beautiful Beverly Hills mansion with his wife and two children.
A Look at Chanel West Coast’s Past Relationships
The bubbly rapper has had two public relationships over the years, although she is rumored to have had flings or relationships with several stars, including Chris ‘Drama’ Pfaff and Rob Dyrdek.
However, she seems to keep much of her dating life out of the spotlight. After her rumored fling with Lucci in 2018, Chanel has had no significant other in recent years. In 2019, she revealed she would be keeping her love life on the downlow. At the time, she said she was dating someone and wouldn’t reveal who.
However, it appears that this relationship didn’t last because, in 2020, Chanel revealed all to InTouch and said she was keen to date someone who was not in the public eye, and in 2021, she didn’t have a boyfriend.
Chris Pfaff
Chanel has been rumored to have dated Chris Pfaff, the cousin of Rob Dyrdek. Chris moved to Hollywood to pursue a professional skateboarding career, but he quickly joined his cousin on the TV screens.
Chris and Chanel met while working on Fantasy Factory. However, despite the pair looking extra close on TV, it has never been confirmed that they were, in fact, in a relationship.
Liam Horne
Chanel’s most high-profile relationship was with Scottish singer Liam Horne. The pair were together from 2014 to 2017.
Chanel West Coast and her ex-boyfriend, Scottish singer Liam Horne, pose together on the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Chanel’s boyfriend, Liam, even joined her in 2015 to record their single ‘Waves’. The couple was never afraid to pack on the PDA and often posted loved-up social media pictures where they couldn’t seem to keep their hands off each other.
Liam Horne shares a sweet moment with Chanel West Coast on the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, showcasing their colorful style and affection (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
They were also spotted on several red-carpet occasions all over each other in front of the cameras. However, while everything seemed to be going well, the pair announced their split in 2017.
Chanel was six years younger than her ex, which drew some criticism from fans. At the time, she told DailyMail that she was single and focusing on her career.
Solo Lucci
After ending her relationship with Liam Horne, Chanel is rumored to have had a fling with Atlanta rapper Solo Lucci towards the end of 2017.
The pair starred together on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. However, it wasn’t until over two years later that Chanel revealed their relationship was not real. She insisted it was never actually a thing and more for the storyline for the show.
Addressing Transgender Rumors: The Truth About Chanel West Coast
Around 2015, a meme began circulating online comparing Chanel to Boy Meets World star Lee Norris.
While the meme was a joke, some fans claimed that the star had changed genders before her time in the public eye. To clarify, both Chanel and Lee Norris are two different people.
Chanel West Coast and actor Lee Norris, often compared due to their resemblance, have sparked memes humorously suggesting a connection between the two (Credit: DJDM / WENN)
Chanel has fiercely shut down rumors she is transgender. In 2018, she told InTouch that she was “trying to get all of this offline because it is technically defamation of character.”
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The star added: “I also feel a little bit bad for Lee Norris because that guy’s still acting in movies and stuff, and people think that he’s living inside of me now. They think that he’s become me. He’s his own person. I’m my own person. I’m not transgender. I’m a girl. It’s like funny, but also a little bit frustrating.”
Chanel West Coast’s Tragic Loss of Her Ex-Boyfriend
The long-time Ridiculousness star has also had to deal with a fair share of tragedy. In 2007, while she was still a teen, Chanel found out her ex-boyfriend Saul Garcia was shot and killed in a double homicide.
Saul, 21, was shot along alongside his best friend Kevin Deville, who was also 21. The two were walking to a studio on December 5th, 2007, when a gunman, believed to be a gang member, walked up and shot them.
In 2009, Chanel tweeted: “On 12/05/07 my ex-boyfriend and his best friend were shot and killed. I can’t believe you’ve been gone 2 years. I love u! RIP Saul & Kevin.”