Chanel West Coast Calls Out MTV For Blocking Her Face On 'Ridiculousness' — 'Can We Fire Someone?'
The MTV star refused to mince words against the network.
Instagram Somebody’s salty AF! TV personality and rapper, Chanel West Coast made headlines after taking to IG to air her anger at MTV for blocking her face with an ad for the VMAs. In the now deleted Instagram post, Coast issued the following complaint:
“Hey @mtv can we please fire someone?” What person with no common sense puts the countdown graphics at top of screen???? They should be at bottom of screen always. This is [the] second year in a row you covered my face with a countdown ALL day for numerous episodes.”
Many of fans were quick to comment in solidarity and support for the burgeoning artist, who ended up walking the red carpet at the 2019 VMAs in a bold get-up. While the VMAs are long gone until next year, Coast isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, she’s just getting started, making waves in her career. Read on for the must-know facts about her. Who is Chanel West Coast?
1. She is currently the cohost of the MTV hit show, Ridiculousness.
The show has been around since 2011, and has no signs of slowing down. She and TV personality/cohost, Rob Dydrek, go through the craziest viral videos and add their own unique commentary, drawing in fans for 15 seasons; and of course, Coast's laugh has been a hot topic of discussion in the public eye for years. If you haven't heard it, you really should — it's both adorable and insane at the same time, in equal measures.
2. She has a prominent career in TV.
Coast has been around for a while in the TV world, touting an extensive resume that has helped her build a durable career. She received her first opportunity through Rob Dyrdrek’s now-defunct show, Fantasy Factory, where she worked as a receptionist. Later on, she made her acting debut, appearing in an episode in the MTV series, The Hard Times of RJ Berger. The rest, as we know, is history. She was a cast member on Love and Hip-Hop: Hollywood in 2017, and has taken on numerous roles in the industry.
3. She is signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money label.
You know, the label responsible for hit albums like Thank Me Later, Take Care, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Scorpion, Pink Friday, and more. Coast began recording her music and collaborating with artists in 2009. Since then, her career has skyrocketed. Under the Young Money label, she released a mixtape in 2013 that featured industry greats, including Snoop Dogg and French Montana. From there, she went on two headlining tours, and continues to make new music for her dedicated fans.
4. She just released her new single, “I Be Like.”
And it’s really, really catchy. Featuring rapper, Dax, the highly anticipated “I Be Like” has mixed reviews; but nonetheless, it showcases Coast’s larger-than-life, fun personality. In a recent Instagram post, Coast gets candid with her followers about all that went into making this song, which for her, required a lot of hustle, hard work, and patience. When Coast wants something, she’ll stop at nothing!
5. She is a Virgo.
Her birthday is September 1st, and she’s pumped AF for Virgo season. Virgos are known for their attention to all the details and methodical approach; not to mention, they’re hailed for being loyal, kind, and extremely diligent. Sounds like Coast is a typical Virgo to a T, and we love her for that!
6. What’s next for Chanel West Coast?
Between her music and television career, Coast has a lot on her plate right now. She continues to release new music, make celebrity appearances, and build her platform, all while the world watches her rise to the top. We’ll be sure to see more of her in the future!
Dominique is an unapologetic Scorpio (BIG co-star girl), reality TV loving heathen, and twenty-something, NYC-based writer with a moderately interesting life, knack for editing, and passion for content creation.