Dating Reality Show Star, Former member of the rap group The Stallionaires
Kamal, along with his brothers, Ahmad, and Micah started a rap group known as The Stallionares in the early 2000s
Kamal Givens aka Chance, and his brother, Ahmad aka Real, got an opportunity to start their own dating show,'Real Chance of Love,' in 2008. In season 1, Real ended up selecting Abbi, also known as Corn Fed, as his top pick but broke up shortly after the reunion episode had been taped. However, Chance did not choose anyone as his partner.In the show's second season, Chance paired up with Hot Wings as his partner while Real paired up with Doll.
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Kamal Gives, popularly known as Chance, is an American rapper and television personality.
Who is Kamal Givens?
Kamal Givens gained popularity due to his appearance in the reality dating showI Love New York.He also participated in other VH1 reality shows such asI Love Money,Real Chance of Love,Legend Hunters, andOne Mo Chance. Givens is also a former member of the rap group, The Stallionaires, which he co-founded with his brothers Ahmad Givens and Micah Givens.
Early Life
Chancewas born on 25 March 1981, in South Los Angeles. He was raised on a horse ranch in North California among his three siblings, Ahmad Givens, Sean Givens, and Micah Givens.
Kamal, Ahmad, and Micah were in a rap group together known as The Stallionares in the early 2000s.
Career
Initially, Givens started his career from the rap group, The Stallionaires. He co-founded the group with his brothers Micah and Ahmad, popularly known as Real. The trio formed the group in the early 2000s in reference to the horse ranch they were raised.
The rap group, The Stallionaires releasedeight songs– 'One Mo Chance,' 'Does She Love Me,' 'Can't Get Enough Of This Love,' 'I See You Walkin,' 'I'm Get'n It,' 'I'm Bad,' 'Come Together' and 'Chuzee Luva.'
'I Love New York'
In 2007, Chance and Real participated in the dating reality showILove New York. In the show Tiffany "New York," Pollard dated 20 different men in hopes of finding love. Givens and Real were among the 20 contestants.
Unfortunately, Chance did not win the show. But, it helped him gained him a name as a TV show personality. After his appearance inI Love New York, Chance then went on to a part of other reality shows of VH1.
In 2008, Real and Chance got an opportunity to start their own dating show,Real Chance of Love. In season 1 of the show, they had 17 participants. Real ended up selecting Abbi, also known as Corn Fed, as his top pick. Unfortunately, Real and Abbi broke up shortly after the reunion episode had been taped. However, Chance did not choose anyone as his partner.
In the show's second season in 2009, Chance paired up with Hot Wings as his partner while Real paired up with Doll.
'One Mo Chance'
Chance experienced many hardships after the second season ofReal Chance of Love. In 2013, Ahmad, aka Real, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and died in February 2015 after fighting with the disease. He left behind his wife Raquel and their son, Mahdi. It left Chance to take a break from the reality TV scene. Chance also experienced a breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his children.
Fortunately, Chance is back on the dating scene for the fans he accumulated from his previous appearances. In October 2019, he announced to have partnered in another reality dating show,One Mo Chance.
Developed by producers Derrick Handspike and Antonio Moses, season one of the show was aired in 2020. The second season was premiered on 19 September 2021. The second season picks up right from where the last season ended. There will be lots of fights and drama with a lot of familiar faces coming back.
Net Worth
According toCelebrity Net Worth, Givens has an estimated net worth of $300,000. His net worth is earned through years of working with The Stallionaires and featuring in many VH1 shows, includingFlavor of Love,I Love New York,andRock of Love with Bret Michaels.
Personal Life
Givens has a daughter namedDemiand a nephew, Mahdi.
Givens said in an interview that every day is a learning challenge dealing with death for him and talked about the ups and downs of life.
I Love New York One Mo Chance VH1 Kamal Givens
