We all have to go through changes, trials and tribulations. If you do not go through changes, you do not experience growth. If you do not allow yourself that room to grow, you will never experience anything beautiful.
Rashida Nicole, Necessarily Nicole podcast
Born on April 9, Rashida grew up in Chicago, a city alive with its raw energy, hip-hop talents, and —who can forget?—mouth-watering deep-dish pizza. Her bold personality reflects that she fully soaked up the city’s vibe before chasing Atlanta’s vibrant entertainment scene.
A teen mom at 15
A wise person once said, ‘We are the product of the choices we make.’ For Rashida, this rings true. She became a teen mom to her daughter Ayana at 151—a situation that clips the wings of many young girls, leaving them unsure how to move forward while raising a child. But Rashida was built differently.
She refused to let her circumstances crush her dreams, securing a student loan of $80,000 to attend Eastern Illinois University. There, she worked tirelessly to earn a Master’s in Business Communications and a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism—degrees that shaped her bold career.
Rashida has often expressed how her daughter became her source of motivation-
She made me who I am today. If it was not for her, I probably wouldn’t even have the push to do what I’m doing.
Rashida Nicole, Necessarily Nicole podcast
Starting own Brand- Shi Lashes
Once Rashida gained broadcasting skills, she grabbed the opportunity to work at Streetz 94.5, a popular radio station. This was a key moment in her life that gave her a shot of confidence early on.
Later, she worked as a bottle server at The Mansion Nightclub, a gig that kept her afloat while she launched ‘Shi Lashes Salon’ in Georgia—a beauty venture that later blossomed into ‘ShiSpa,’ a MedSpa offering face and body enhancements.
Reality TV and Acting Career
Owning her own business was an achievement in itself, but Rashida craved more. In 2023, she launched her “Necessarily Nicole Podcast” that became popular for its fun and engaging chats with celebrities and influencers. Her growing presence made the producers of the reality show “N’Style Atlanta Uncut Drama” take notice, and they cast her in the show.
Nicole has also dipped her toes into modeling and acting. Her recent projects include “P-Valley season 3” and “Earth”. She even joined the comedy game show- Wild ‘n Out’s US tour in 2024.2
She is dating LiAngelo Ball
Beyond Nicole’s professional milestones, her personal life has grabbed headlines since early 2025. She’s dating basketball-player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball and expecting his child—a relationship that caused controversy when Ball’s ex, entrepreneur Nikki Mudarris, accused him of walking out on her and their two kids to be with Rashida.
She also clapped back at Nikki’s claims and it led to a back-and-forth confrontation between the two of them.3
Note- Her biography will be updated here as new details emerge.
References
- Episode #1: Who is Shi? featuring Rashida Nicole, Necessarily Nicole podcast ↩︎
- Rashida Nicole’s Instagram Profile ↩︎
- Miss Nikki Baby Mocks LiAngelo Ball’s Girlfriend Rashida Nicole Amid Nikki’s Fight With Her BF, HotNewHipHop Website ↩︎
