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Bianca Bonnie
Birth nameBianca Dupree
Also known asYoung B, Bonnie Banks, BiBi
Born (1991-07-01) July 1, 1991 (age 33)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • television personality
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present
Labels
Websitebongod.com

Bianca Dupree (born July 1, 1991), known as Bianca Bonnie (formerly Young B), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and television personality.[1] Born in Harlem, New York, she first gained recognition after being featured on Webstar's 2006 debut album Caught in the Web. The lead single "Chicken Noodle Soup" peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Dupree's signature song.

Early life

Bianca Bonnie was born on July 1, 1991 to Ronald and Ellen Dupree in Harlem, New York, the third of the five children. She grew up in Jefferson Projects and was a part of the Rich Girls group. She was educated from Essex Street Academy after she was enrolled in New York University.[2]

Career

In 2015, Dupree join the supporting cast of the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York in season six.[3] She was promoted to the main cast in the show's seventh and eighth seasons.[4]

In September 2019, she garnered international attention after South Korean rapper J-Hope of boy band BTS released a remake of her song "Chicken Noodle Soup" with American singer Becky G.[5]

In January 2020, she joined boyfriend Chozus on the WE TV show “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop edition” to try and repair their relationship. On the red carpet of the premiere of “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” she announced that she was expecting a baby with boyfriend of 1 year Chozus!

Discography

  • The 9th Year (2016)
  • 10 Plus (2018)
  • 10 Plus Times 2 (2020)

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015–18 Love & Hip Hop: New York Herself Supporting Cast (Season 6)
Main Cast (Seasons 7–8)
2020 Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition Herself 10 Episodes

References

  1. ^ Vibe. Vibe Media Group. November 2006. pp. 62–. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Admin (2018-05-28). "Bianca Bonnie Net Worth, Age, Height, Biography". Celeb Hifi. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  3. ^ Carroll, Shirea L. (August 12, 2015). "Meet The Cast: Rapper Bianca Bonnie AKA Ms. "Chicken Noodle Soup" Makes Her Comeback On Love & Hip Hop". VH1. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  4. ^ "Remy Ma, Safaree and More Join 'Love & Hip Hop: New York' Season 8". XXL. October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  5. ^ "Original 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Viral Star Bianca Bonnie on '00s Harlem Hit & Its K-Pop Remake: 'Now It's a Worldwide Thing'". Billboard.com. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2020-04-26.


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