Chynna Rogers

Chynna Marie Rogers[1] (August 19, 1994 – April 8, 2020),[2] known mononymously as Chynna, was an American rapper, disc jockey, and model who was signed by Ford Modeling Agency at the age of 14[3] and affiliated with the ASAP Mob.[4][5]

Chynna
Rogers in 2014
Born
Chynna Marie Rogers

(1994-08-19)August 19, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 25)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Cause of deathDrug overdose
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • model
  • disc jockey
Years active2013–2020
Musical career
GenresAlternative hip hop
LabelsIndependent

Early life and education

Rogers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[2] where she attended Julia R. Masterman School. Throughout middle school, Chynna developed an interest in writing, and toyed with the idea of writing a book. In high school, this developed into the writing of full songs. She recorded her first song, "Selfie" in a friend's basement, soon after leaving high school.[6]

Career

Rogers was signed as a model at the age of 14[7][8] and modeled until the age of 16. Her modeling career was short, with her true passion lying in music.[9]

Failing to attain scholarships, she discarded the idea of going to college and began taking music more seriously. Rogers became connected to ASAP Mob through ASAP Yams,[10] whom she had approached on Twitter.[11] After hanging outside music studios she became his intern.[12] She struggled with addiction throughout her career. Her mentor, Yams, died in 2015 of an accidental drug overdose.[13] Her mother, Wendy Payne, died in 2017. In an interview with Pitchfork Media in January 2018,[14] she described how the pressures of the music industry had played a part in her addiction: 'I felt that I hadn’t gone through enough terrible stuff to deserve to have this as a career. I didn’t feel like I deserved to be making a living off talking about my life yet because I just couldn’t relate to enough people.'[12]

Rogers released the singles "Selfie" (2013) and "Glen Coco" (2014).[15][16] These were followed by her first EP, I'm Not Here, This Isn't Happening in 2015. On August 19, 2016, she released the EP "Ninety", celebrating her 90 days of sobriety. The following year, she released the EP Music 2 Die 2. Her final EP, In Case I Die First was released in 2019.[3][1]

Rogers frequently collaborated with producers 48thST, Cloud Atrium, Heaven in Stereo and 5TH DMNSN.[17]

Her song "stupkid", was released posthumously on what would have been her 26th birthday, August 19, 2020.[18]

Her first full-length album, Drug Opera, was released posthumously on August 20, 2021. The album includes features from Junglepussy, Kur, Tommy Playboy, and A$AP ANT.[19][20]

Influences

Rogers was influenced and inspired by a variety of genres, and was exposed to hip-hop since her childhood. One of her more notable influences were emo-rock bands such as Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, and Paramore, as well as rock and metal bands such as Alesana or Meshuggah.[21]

Rogers often explored the darker side of the human experience, diving into the depths of drug addiction, darkness, and pain.[22]

She adhered to Buddhism as a philosophy and way of living, and believed in the power of crystals and transforming energies.[23][24]

Personal life

Rogers was in a relationship with New Jersey rapper Dash from H'z Global, from 2014 to 2016.[25]

Death

Rogers was found unresponsive on April 8, 2020, in her Philadelphia home. Her cause of death was later ruled an accidental drug overdose.[26][2] Her death in the peak of her career gained attention from mainstream media.[27][28]

Discography

References
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  2. "Chynna Rogers". IMDb. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. "Who was Chynna Rogers? ASAP Mob star's career as she dies aged 25". Metro. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  4. "Chynna: Tributes paid to ASAP Mob rapper who's died, aged 25". BBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  5. Avila •, Pamela. "Rapper Chynna Rogers Dead at 25". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  6. "The Chynna Interview - No Jumper podcast". YouTube. 2017.
  7. "Rapper Chynna Rogers Dies At 25, Following Release Of "If I Die First" EP". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  8. "Chynna: Tributes paid after ASAP Mob rapper dies, aged 25". BBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  9. "With Help From A$AP Mob, How Model Chynna Rogers Went From Addiction to Music". Billboard. March 15, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  10. "Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of drug overdose at 25". NBC News. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  11. Vigdor, Neil (April 9, 2020). "Chynna, Model-Turned-Hip-Hop Artist, Dies at 25". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  12. Younger, Briana (January 8, 2020). "Introducing Chynna, the Ex-Model and Ex-Addict Who Can Rap Her Ass Off". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  13. Contreras • •, Cydney. "Rapper Chynna Rogers' Cause of Death Revealed". NBC New York. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  14. "Chynna, Philadelphia Rapper, Dead at 25". Pitchfork. April 9, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  15. "Premiere: Watch Chynna's Video for "Glen Coco"". Complex.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  16. "The Source |Chynna Is Reaching "Glen Coco" Status". Thesource.com. May 23, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  17. "Chynna shares 'Glen Coco' video". GRUNGECAKE. May 23, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  18. Brereton, Greta (August 20, 2020). "Chynna's first posthumous single 'stupkid' has been released". NME. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  19. A, Aron (August 21, 2021). "Chynna's Posthumous Album "Drug Opera" Is Here". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  20. Art & CultureFashion. "Living Your Truth with Thomas Blackwell". noctismag.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
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  22. "Listen To Ninety, Chynna's Kaleidescopic Rap Reflection On Sobriety". The FADER. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  23. Erik Thomas, Chris (2019). "Welcome to Chynna's World: Recording Studios, Tattoo Shops & Arnette Shades". High Snobiety. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  24. Anderson, Stacey (August 7, 2015). "Rapper and Model Chynna Rogers Straddles Two Worlds With Ease". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  25. "Happy anniversary tweet from Chynna". Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  26. "Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of a drug overdose at 25". NBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  27. "Philly Rapper & A$AP Mob Affiliate Chynna Has Passed Away at 25". Hypebeast. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  28. "Rapper Chynna Rogers Mourned by Kehlani, A$AP Mob After Death at 25". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  29. "Chynna's posthumous debut album 'drug opera' is a bittersweet symphony". WXPN | Vinyl At Heart. October 11, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  30. "Chynna's New Album Drug Opera Is Getting Released Next Week". pitchfork.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
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