Born under the sign of Aries on 15 April 1996, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Kimbella Matos is a 27-year-old Hispanic model, adult model, and social media celebrity. She’s probably easiest to recognize thanks to her Instagram profile, though she’s also been involved with several celebrities. Kimbella has also modeled for several noted fashion brands, and continues to occasionally appear in their showcases. She’s thus enjoyed visible success throughout her often remunerative modeling career over almost a decade.
Early life & education: Yet to be spoken about
Kimbella was raised apparently an only child in her birthplace, by her mother and father of thus-far unknown names and vocations. Growing up, she isn’t known to have had any particular interests, though most assume that human aesthetics have always been an important part of her life, hence the idea that she tried to look her best even as a young teenager. This preference gradually grew into a full-on passion around the time she reached womanhood, and her path was clear-cut from there on out.
As for her education, Matos attended a local high school in her birthplace, matriculating from there in 2014. It’s unknown whether she delayed her college education in the Dominican Republic so as to find a more prestigious institution in the US, but there’s no verifiable record of Kimbella obtaining a degree at any university. Fans believe that her calling was strong enough to draw her into the world of modeling, as soon as that opportunity was presented.
Career: Chasing perfection
Matos was thoroughly engaged in fitness by the time she’d finished her schooling, taking almost no time to get noticed by several fashion agency scouts. She also worked with various independent photographers, posing in highly revealing outfits to turn a stable profit as early as 18 years old. She used most of these proceeds to reinvest in her source of livelihood by enhancing her appearance through various medical procedures. Kimbella somewhat swiftly climbed the modeling ladder in her country of origin over the first few years of her career, which resulted in her moving to the US in search of better opportunities.
She found employment as a nightclub dancer at the venue of Aces New York soon after her relocation in 2017, followed by the creation of her Instagram account. It can be said that Kimbella used a somewhat old-school approach to modeling, having chosen to make at least a small mark on the industry prior to engaging with social media, whereas most of her colleagues use the latter to achieve the former.
Brand deals slowly started pouring in as her Instagram page picked up steam, providing her with multiple avenues of income that had her depend less and less on physical work at adult-themed nightclubs. It became evident right off the bat that Kimbella had a preference for posing in front of the lens instead of a crowd, and by 2018 she’d got her foot in the door. However, even the combination of her brand collaboration and Instagram posts didn’t do much to make her name known across the globe, at least not until two years into the next decade.
Even though Matos’ social media posts multiplied exponentially between 2018 and 2022, she was still somewhat reliant on dancing, eventually switching to adult modeling on OnlyFans as well. With only meager earnings compared to her colleagues there, the would-be celebrity entered the 2020s with an Instagram following average for an aspiring model. Everything pointed to the idea that she would need to work a lot harder to achieve real fame, but her breakthrough came sooner than anticipated.
In mid-2022, she was plastered across media outlets standing next to famous Jamaican rapper Safaree Samuels, which sent waves of fans to her socials. While successful as a musician, Kimbella’s knight in shining armor is much better known as the ex-boyfriend of world renowned rapper Nicki Minaj. In other words, being associated with Safaree was nothing short of hitting the jackpot for any aspiring model. Matos was signed to the Fashion Nova brand almost immediately thereafter, posting numerous stories on her Instagram page showcasing their products in an aptly titled highlight compilation.
Ever since then she’s been taking on some of the most revealing combos put together by the company, which also put her as the face of various outlets for a time. As of early 2024, Kimbella seems to be doing well for herself, having become a Fashion Nova brand ambassador. She also boasts various highlights featuring expensive gifts purchased for her, so fans assume that she now lacks for nothing.
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Love life: her leaked video
Regarding her romantic involvements, Kimbella is only known to have been involved with one famous individual – the same one who brought first her into the limelight. Safaree has shared the bed with various female celebrities prior to Kimbella, including Nicki Minaj from 2000 to 2014. He eventually ended up with actress, model and singer Erica Mena, producing two children. This detail maintains pertinence in Matos’ life as well, since she’s had quite dramatic social media back and forth with Safaree’s ex- ever since rumors of their involvement in June 2022.
To make matters worse, a video of their intimate encounter was leaked on Twitter only two months later, causing significant drama between the concerned celebrities. Safaree was furious, threatening that whoever got hold of the footage is going to pay for their cybercrime, as he’s pursuing full legal process. The rapper was apparently so enraged that he said he’d be taking ‘criminal action’ in the same breath. Nothing came of that threat to the unknown perpetrator, but Kimbella’s career definitely received a massive boost from the mishap.
The couple’s relationship was recognized as official once they were seen holding hands and kissing in an episode of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” even though neither of them confirmed what was a no-brainer. The rapper commented on a compilation of clips from the episode, implying that the state of affairs had changed since then. The celebrities haven’t been spotted in each other’s social media posts following the video leak, so it remains unknown whether their relationship persists in early 2024, though most fans consider it unlikely.
Did she have plastic surgery?
The main association between the name Kimbella and the word ‘surgery’ actually comes from Kimbella Vanderhee’s significant physical alterations, though she’s completely unrelated to Matos. Certain less reputable outlets tend to confuse the two from time to time, which is made even easier by the fact that Vanderhee also took part in a spin-off from “Love & Hip Hop,” in New York City.
This is not to say that Matos hasn’t had her fair share of aesthetic modifications, however, as most of her fans find it easy to see that her lips, breasts and gluteal area have been surgically enhanced. The difference between her and the other Kimbella is that no pre-op pictures or videos of Matos can be found anywhere on the internet, meaning she had most of the work done during her first years of modeling and adult entertainment.
Net worth: how rich is Kimbella?
Some of the most reputable sources have estimated Matos’ total accumulated wealth at over $800,000, earned thanks to a varied income stream, though most prominently by uploading adult content on OnlyFans, and being a Fashion Nova brand ambassador.
Body measurements: What is her height?
The model is 5ft 6ins (170cms) tall, and weighs around 127lbs (58kgs), with long, black hair and dark brown eyes. She’s heavily tanned, and sports a body shape most would describe as voluptuous.
Social media presence
Kimbella’s Instagram has nearly 900,000 followers, her Threads just over 50,000, and her TikTok almost 10,000.
