Chynna Rogers

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

Chynna Rogers
Rogers in 2014
Background information
Birth nameChynna Marie Rogers
Also known asChynna
Born(1994-08-19)August 19, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 25)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • model
  • disc jockey
Years active2013–2020
LabelsIndependent
Associated acts

Career

Her association with ASAP Mob began through ASAP Yams, whom she had approached on Twitter.[3] After hanging outside music studios she became his intern.[4] She struggled with addiction throughout her career; her mentor Yams died in 2015 of an accidental drug overdose and after a period of sobriety, her mother, Wendy Payne died in 2017. In an interview with Pitchfork in January 2018, 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.'[4]

Rogers released the singles "Selfie" (2013) and "Glen Coco" (2014).[5][6][7] These were followed by her first EP, I'm Not Here, This Isn't Happening in 2015 then Music 2 Die 2 in 2016. Her final EP, In Case I Die First was released in 2019.[8]

Personal life

Rogers was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she attended Julia R. Masterman School. She was in a relationship with New Jersey rapper Dash from H'z Global.[9]

Rogers was found dead on April 8, 2020, of an accidental drug overdose.[10]

References
  1. "Who was Chynna Rogers? ASAP Mob star's career as she dies aged 25". Metro. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  2. "Chynna: Tributes paid to ASAP Mob rapper who's died, aged 25". BBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  3. Vigdor, Neil (9 April 2020). "Chynna, Model-Turned-Hip-Hop Artist, Dies at 25". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. Younger, Briana (January 8, 2020). "Introducing Chynna, the Ex-Model and Ex-Addict Who Can Rap Her Ass Off". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  5. "Premiere: Watch Chynna's Video for "Glen Coco"". Complex.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  6. http://www.hot97.com/whos-next/2014/05/22/watch-chynnas-new-video-for-glen-coco-video
  7. "The Source |Chynna Is Reaching "Glen Coco" Status". Thesource.com. May 23, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  8. "Who was Chynna Rogers? ASAP Mob star's career as she dies aged 25". Metro. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  9. "Happy anniversary tweet from Chynna". Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  10. "Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of drug overdose at 25". NBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.


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