Overview
Chynna Marie Rogers (August 19, 1994 – April 8, 2020), known professionally as Chynna, was an American rapper, disc jockey and model from Philadelphia. Beginning her public career as a fashion model in her teens, she later moved into music and DJing, gaining recognition for candid lyrics and a confessional delivery.
Early life and modeling
Rogers was discovered as a teenager and signed with Ford Models at about 14. She worked in fashion before turning her attention to music, a transition that informed her aesthetic and public persona. Her early years in Philadelphia and time in the modeling world provided material for later songwriting.
Music career and style
Chynna released a string of singles and short projects beginning in the early 2010s. Notable early tracks included "Selfie" (2013) and "Glen Coco" (2014). Her first extended project arrived in 2015, followed by releases in 2016 and a final EP, In Case I Die First, in 2019. She was also affiliated with the A$AP Mob collective and collaborated with artists in that circle.
Themes, influences and public reception
Her music often explored vulnerability, mental health, loss and addiction, presented through intimate lyrical approaches and muted, melodic production. Critics and listeners noted her willingness to address difficult subjects directly, and her output garnered a dedicated following that responded to its honesty.
Discography (selected)
- Singles: "Selfie" (2013), "Glen Coco" (2014)
- EPs/Projects: I'm not Here. This isn't happening (2015); Music 2 die 2 (2016); In Case I Die First (2019)
Death and legacy
Chynna was found dead in Philadelphia on April 8, 2020, at age 25. Authorities later characterized her death as an accidental drug overdose. Her passing prompted renewed attention to her recorded work and to conversations about addiction, mental health and support for young artists.
She is remembered for blending a modeling background with a spare, emotionally direct musical voice, and for leaving a compact but influential body of work that continues to be discussed by fans and fellow musicians.