Club Shay Shay - Amber Rose Part 1

Mar 5, 2025

Amber Rose, a model, entrepreneur, and media personality, opens up about her challenging upbringing in South Philadelphia and her dreams of becoming an epidemiologist. She candidly discusses her experiences with homelessness and her early career as an exotic dancer. Amber reflects on her tumultuous relationship with Kanye West, their shared influence in fashion, and her feelings toward him despite their history. The conversation also touches on the transactional nature of Hollywood, co-parenting with Wiz Khalifa, and celebrity drama surrounding other famous figures.

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Early Struggles

Rose started exotic dancing at 15 after becoming homeless due to her stepfather's alcoholism.
She also briefly tried selling drugs to survive but found it too frightening.

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First Night Dancing

Rose's first night dancing earned her only $33, as she was too scared to do dances.
She later got jumped at the club but stood her ground to continue earning money.

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Stage Name and Signature Look

Rose's stage name was Paris, chosen before Paris Hilton rose to fame.
She shaved her head at 18 to stand out as a model, leading to her signature look.

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Amber Rose On Kanye West, Diddy Parties, Future $25K, Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian

In this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe sits down with the one and only Amber Rose—a model, entrepreneur, activist, and media personality who has been a cultural force for nearly two decades. Amber opens up about growing up in South Philly, overcoming a tough childhood, and her early dreams of becoming an epidemiologist after witnessing the impact of HIV/AIDS in her community.

Amber doesn’t hold back as she shares her struggles with homelessness, her early days stripping at 15, and her journey into the world of video vixens and modeling. She speaks candidly about falling in love with Kanye West, love bombing, and how Kanye styled not just her, but also Kim Kardashian and his current wife, Bianca Censori. Despite everything, she admits she still has a special place in her heart for Kanye and reflects on their time together.

From her experiences in Hollywood’s elite circles to the harsh truth about the entertainment industry being purely transactional, Amber drops major gems about friendships gone wrong, co-parenting with Wiz Khalifa, and why she’s no longer a feminist. She also dishes on celebrity drama, from Cardi B & Offset’s public breakup to Draya & Jalen Green’s relationship.

Amber also revisits the infamous 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s speech to declare that Beyoncé’s Single Ladies deserved the award. She shares her thoughts on that controversial moment, calling it “crazy” that Taylor won over Beyoncé, and reflecting on her time with Kanye during that era.

She also opens up about her struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, including postpartum depression, mental health battles, and finding out her boyfriend was cheating on her during one of the toughest times of her life. Plus, Amber addresses plastic surgery, dating rumors, and wild industry parties, including what really went down at Diddy’s legendary events. She even gives her take on Drake’s criticism, Kanye’s controlling ways, and the entertainment industry’s biggest secrets.

No topic is off-limits in this raw and revealing conversation. Tap in now!

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