Kamal Givens
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Kamal Charles Givens, also known as Chance, is best known for his role on VH1
's I Love New York
, and is one of 20 contenders for the affections of Tiffany Pollard
. On I Love New York, Chance appears with his brother Real, with whom he was raised on a horse ranch. Chance is also a former Capitol Records
artist.
Born in South Central/Beverly Hills, California, Chance and Real were discovered by VH1 producers through their Myspace pages. He appeared as one of 20 contestants in I Love New York. This Bachelor-style dating show features Tiffany Pollard
, better known as New York, in her quest to find true love. He ended up being eliminated on the 11th episode, making him the show's runner-up. He then later was brought back on I Love New York 2 as a guest to help New York pick the right guy that season.
Chance and Real, plus another brother, Micah, are in a rap group known as the Stallionaires, in reference to where they were raised. Chance's case is also noteworthy as not picking him was the only regret New York voiced publicly.
Chance was one of the 17 contestants in the VH1 reality show I Love Money
, which features returning contestants from past VH1 reality shows such as Flavor of Love
, I Love New York
, and Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
. The 17 competed in physical and mental challenges en route to a grand prize of $250,000. Chance was eliminated around the middle of the show, and Hoopz (Nicole Alexander
) was ultimately the winner of I Love Money.
Subsequently, Chance and Real were announced by VH1 to be the hosts of a new, similar reality show, Real Chance of Love
. Premiering October 20, 2008 after a "sneak peek" five days earlier, the new reality series involves 17 women vying for the affection of the brothers over the span of 11 episodes. He ended up not choosing anyone, saying he wasn't ready to fall in love. He and Real returned for the second season, Real Chance of Love 2, where they try to find love, once again, with 20 new women vying for their affection. The second season ended with Chance choosing a contestant named "Hot Wings" over runner-up "Mamacita."
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's I Love New York
I Love New York (Season 1)
I Love New York is first season of the VH1 reality television series entitled I Love New York. The first season consisted of 12 episodes, which first aired weekly from January 8, 2007 to April 15, 2007.-Production:...
, and is one of 20 contenders for the affections of Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard is an American reality television personality and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love New York television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of...
. On I Love New York, Chance appears with his brother Real, with whom he was raised on a horse ranch. Chance is also a former Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
artist.
Born in South Central/Beverly Hills, California, Chance and Real were discovered by VH1 producers through their Myspace pages. He appeared as one of 20 contestants in I Love New York. This Bachelor-style dating show features Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard is an American reality television personality and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love New York television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of...
, better known as New York, in her quest to find true love. He ended up being eliminated on the 11th episode, making him the show's runner-up. He then later was brought back on I Love New York 2 as a guest to help New York pick the right guy that season.
Chance and Real, plus another brother, Micah, are in a rap group known as the Stallionaires, in reference to where they were raised. Chance's case is also noteworthy as not picking him was the only regret New York voiced publicly.
Chance was one of the 17 contestants in the VH1 reality show I Love Money
I Love Money (season 1)
I Love Money is a reality television game show that aired on VH1. The show was created by The Surreal Life executive producers Cris Abrego and Mark Cronin. The contestants on this series are from the first two seasons of Flavor of Love, I Love New York and Rock of Love, and are competing in...
, which features returning contestants from past VH1 reality shows such as Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love is an American reality television dating game show parody starring Flavor Flav of the rap group Public Enemy.While not a direct spin-off, the show was a result of Brigitte Nielsen and Flavor Flav's failed relationship on Strange Love, as well as The Surreal Life...
, I Love New York
I Love New York (TV series)
I Love New York is a reality television series, which first aired on VH1. It features Tiffany Pollard in a quest to find her true love. The series is a spin off of another relationship competition series, Flavor of Love, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons...
, and Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels is an American reality television dating game show. It stars Bret Michaels, the lead singer from the band Poison. The show closely resembles its sister show Flavor of Love. The first season featured 25 women competing to be Michaels' girlfriend. Each week, the women...
. The 17 competed in physical and mental challenges en route to a grand prize of $250,000. Chance was eliminated around the middle of the show, and Hoopz (Nicole Alexander
Nicole Alexander
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander is an American reality TV show contestant best known for winning the VH1 reality television shows Flavor of Love and I Love Money.-Career:...
) was ultimately the winner of I Love Money.
Subsequently, Chance and Real were announced by VH1 to be the hosts of a new, similar reality show, Real Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love is an American reality television dating game show featuring two brothers Ahmad Givens and Kamal Givens , of the rap group The Stallionares, and former contestants on I Love New York, who are looking for love....
. Premiering October 20, 2008 after a "sneak peek" five days earlier, the new reality series involves 17 women vying for the affection of the brothers over the span of 11 episodes. He ended up not choosing anyone, saying he wasn't ready to fall in love. He and Real returned for the second season, Real Chance of Love 2, where they try to find love, once again, with 20 new women vying for their affection. The second season ended with Chance choosing a contestant named "Hot Wings" over runner-up "Mamacita."