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Of the many ways a woman can succeed in a male-dominated world, being linked to a famous man remains one of the surefire methods. It gives new meaning to the phrase “started from the bottom.”

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush

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When the world collectively asks, “What is she even famous for?” you can generally assume the relative theory of romantic social climbing has been applied. These 15 women who got famous by being arm candy reversed pimpin’ and found a new career. Hats off to them and the famous me who saved them.


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Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran

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Karrueche Tran

It was rather foul of Breezy to repeatedly put her business out in the digital streets, but if we’re keeping it 100, none of us would know who Karrueche was before Chris Brown wifed her up.

Kim Kardashian

Like Kanye said in “Clique,” she became a superstar all off a home movie. Shout outs to Reggie Bush, Ray J, Kanye, and the other men Kimmy Cakes has served as arm candy.

Amber Rose

Unless you were tricking off ones in a remote shake joint somewhere in Philadelphia or really paying attention to video vixens, you didn’t know who Amber was until she started rocking with Yeezy.

Joe Budden and Tahiry

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Tahiry Jose

Regardless of how you may feel about him, Joe Budden keeps a bad one. The average cat didn’t know who Tahiry was before she was booed up with Budden, so thanks are in order.

Vanessa Stiviano

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V. Stiviano

Nobody outside of Los Angeles had any idea real estate mogul and former Clippers owner Donald Sterling was rolling with a racially ambiguous mistress half his age. It turns out she was secretly taping him the entire time.

oyd Mayweather Jr. and Shantel Jackson

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Shantel Jackson

Yes the champ is 47-0, but he also has an alleged unaccredited knockout for putting his hands on Miss Jackson. Once fans finally got a look at the stunner, it was hard to understand how Floyd put hands on her. And now that she’s with Nelly, it appears she has a type.

Tyga and Blac Chyna

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Blac Chyna

Legend has it, Tyga took Blac Chyna from the pole to the penthouse when he booed her up and made her the mother of their child. Word on the street is Tyga has moved on to younger pastures.

Bill Maher and Karrine Steffans

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Karrine Steffans

Before she was trying to expose Bill Maher, Ja Rule, and Lil Wayne, “Superhead” was one of Kool G Rap’s sidepeices. The Queens legend is always setting trends, even when it comes to bustdowns.

Vida Guerra

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Vida Guerra

When Derek Jeter got married, Vida went out of her way to let everyone know her cakes were on Jeter’s hall of game resume.

Erica Mena

New heads recognize Erica as the future Mrs. Shad Moss, but she was previously on the arm of Rich Dollaz and Cyn Santana.

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Daphne Joy

To be fair, Daphne Joy made quite a name for herself going for dolo as a model. But when you share a child with 50 Cent, you’re SEO has a way of increasing.

Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick

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Draya Michele

Before she was rocking with Orlando Scandrick, Draya was on “Team Breezy.”

Singer Sean Kingston and Maliah Michel

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Maliah Michel

Being previously linked with Sean Kingston and Drake would lead one to believe Ms. Michel has a preference for chart-topping musicians.

Esther Baxter

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Esther Baxter

Like Daphne Joy and similar vixens, Esther made a name for herself as a vixen/model. But once Joe Budden started airing her out about their relationship and an alleged affair with Derrick Ward, no Hip-Hop fan had the same opinion.

Khloe Kardashian and French Montana

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Khloe Kardashian

KK had been on courtesy of the family reality machine. But her street stock saw tremendous growth only eclipsed by her bubble-shaped rump after she linked up with French Montana.