Chanel West Coast on Leaving ‘Ridiculousness’ After 30 Seasons to Create Her Own Work: I’m Not ‘Just the Girl That Laughs on a Couch’

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Emily Longeretta For years, Chanel West Coast has wanted her own show. While some know her for her contagious, unique laugh heard in 38 episodes of “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory,” followed by more than 700(!) episodes of MTV’s “Ridiculousness,” she’s much more than that — and ready to prove it. “A common comment I would see is, ‘You’re just the girl that laughs on a couch.’ They have no idea how hard I work outside of ‘Ridiculousness,'” West Coast, 35, tells Variety.

Not only did she welcome a daughter, Bowie Breeze, in 2022, but she’s also a recording artist, as music is her true passion. “I’ve done two cross-country tours.

I’ve opened for so many big artists, like Lil’ Wayne and Cardi B. I’ve done a lot of amazing things in my independent music career, and a lot of people don’t know because it’s been a little bit overshadowed by ‘Ridiculousness.’ I can’t wait for people to see that.

I work super hard and handle most of it myself.” Following the news that she was leaving “Ridiculousness,” she announced her overall deal with Paramount, which included a new reality show. “The West Coast Hustle” debuts with two back-to-back episodes on MTV on July 18, chronicling her life as a mother, a girlfriend, a swimwear designer and an independent recording artist. “I’ve been trying to get my own show for years.