The Come Up Is Real: Video Vixens Who Went Mainstream
It’s no doubt that these ladies made a good living off of selling their sexy swag. But even they realized that what goes up, must come down. Here we’ve compiled a list of some notorious video vixens who’ve traded in their thongs for more long term livelihoods.
Flip the script to see the vixens then and now.
Buffie ‘The Body’
Known for appearances in music videos for Tony Yayo, 50 Cent and Juelz Santana.
Now known as fitness promoter, entrepreneur and creator or Bodynomics.
Draya
Known for appearances in music videos for Waka Flocka, Usher, Fab, The Dream, Estelle and Pleasure P.
Now known as a cast member on VH1’s, Basketball Wives LA and creator of apparel brands, Mint-Swim and Fine A** Girls.
Also, girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys cornerback, Orlando Scandrick.
Yaris Sanchez
Known for appearances in music videos for Fabolous, Bobby V, Yo Gotti, Trey Songz and Big Sean.
Now known as print model and girlfriend to TDE artist, Ab-Soul.
Yaris is looking better than ever. It seems like she’s traded tiny bikinis for more mature street wear. She proves that less can be so much more!
Melyssa Ford
Known for appearances in music videos for Jay Z, Usher, Ludacris, Sisqo, Mystikal and more.
Now known as cast member and aspiring real estate broker on the Bravo reality series, Blood, Sweat and Heels.
Amber Rose
People always refer back to Amber’s days as a stripper before hitting the hip hop scene. Little do they know she also served some time as a video vixen.
Known for appearances in music videos for Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Fabolous and Nicki Minaj.
Now known as wife and baby mama to rapper Wiz Khalifa, co-owner of online boutique roseandono.
Also the ex-girlfriend of Kanye West.
Erica Mena
Known for appearances in music videos for Chris Brown, Young Gunz, Bow Wow and 50 Cent.
Now known as former cast member on Vh1’s Love & Hip Hop New York and the now wife/fiancee of Shad Moss (Bow Wow).
Lola Monroe
Known for appearances in music videos for Trey Songz, Kanye West and T Pain.
Now known as baby mama to Bad Boy rapper, King Los and for her attempted rap career.
Tahiry Jose
Known for appearances in music videos for 50 Cent, Chucke Gunz.
Now known as cast member on Vh1’s Love and Hip Hop New York, and long time (now ex) girlfriend of Joe Budden.
Rosa Acosta
Known for appearances in music videos for Diddy, Drake, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Mario, Omarion, Booba, Juelz Santana and more.
Now known as ballet dancer, personal trainer and owner of the activewear brand, Body by Rosa Acosta.
Esther Baxter
Known for appearances in music videos for Petey Pablo, Pharrell, Nelly, Twista, Ludacris and Kanye West.
Now known as Chef EB, of EB Delights.
She’s still keeping those amazing cakes tight!
Keyshia Dior
Known for appearances in music videos for Rick Ross, Ace Hood, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane.
Also known as the long time girlfriend of rapper, Gucci Mane.
Now known for her trendy cosmetic line, Ka’Oir Cosmetics and fitness accessory, the Ka’Oir Waist Eraser.
