Bianca Dupree, also known as Bianca Bonnie and formerly Young B, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and television personality. 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.
Bianca Bonnie | |
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 Dupree in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bianca Dupree |
| Also known as | Young B |
| Born | Harlem, New York, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Website | bongod |
Biography
editDupree is from Harlem, New York.[1] At age 16, she created the 2006 "Chicken Noodle Soup" song with DJ Webstar, and her uncle Da Drizzle created the beat.[1] The song and related dance became a viral hit on YouTube,[2][3] and by October 2006, the song reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1]
In 2015, Dupree joined the supporting cast of the VH1 reality television series alongside friends Cardi B and Mariahlynn on Love & Hip Hop: New York in season six.[4] She was promoted to the main cast in the show's seventh and eighth seasons.[5]
In 2017, she released visuals for her song "Faith In These Brownskins", a response to the line "All I got is faith in these lightskins" in the Summertime Shootout mixtape by Fabolous.[6][7]
In September 2019, South Korean rapper J-Hope of boy band BTS released a remake of her song "Chicken Noodle Soup" with American singer Becky G.[1][8]
In January 2020, she was featured on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars with her partner Chozus.[9]
Discography
edit- The 9th Year (2016)[10]
- 10 Plus (2018)
- 10 Plus Times 2 (2020)
Filmography
edit- 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 |
| 2024 | Baddies Caribbean | Herself | Main Cast |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Jefferson, J'na (October 7, 2019). "Original 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Viral Star Bianca Bonnie on '00s Harlem Hit & Its K-Pop Remake: 'Now It's a Worldwide Thing'". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Bird Call. November 2006. p. 62. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "'Chicken Noodle Soup' Sparks Teenage Dance Craze via YouTube". SPIN. September 25, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Remy Ma, Safaree and More Join 'Love & Hip Hop: New York' Season 8". XXL. October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
- ^ Thompson, Desire (January 24, 2017). "Interview: Bianca Bonnie Lets Her #BlackGirlMagic Shine On 'Faith In These Brownskins'". Vibe. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Coe, Kairi (August 8, 2018). "A Guide to the Female Rappers That Cardi B Is Cosigning". XXL. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (September 30, 2019). "Webstar & Young B's Original 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Vs. J-Hope & Becky G's Trilingual Version: A Comparison". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Daniels, Karu F. (January 9, 2020). "All hip hop drama unfolds with CeeLo Green, Michel'le, Joseline Hernandez for 'Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition'". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Michel, Sarah (August 17, 2016). "Bianca Bonnie is Back With a New Steez and New Sound on New Album The 9th Year". VH1. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.