Kim Vanderhee

About Kim Vanderhee

Kimbella, born Kimberly Ann Vanderhee on October 13, 1983, in Miami, Florida, is a Libra recognized for her distinct presence in the realm of reality television. Hailing from a diverse background and possessing a strong educational foundation, she once aspired to a career as a veterinarian. Vanderhee ventured into the modeling world in 2003, gracing the pages of publications such as Black Men’s Magazine. That same year, she showcased her talents as a dancer on the television series "The Roof." Her modeling career continued to evolve, leading her to appear in Pitbull’s 2009 music video for "Hotel Room Service."

Her life took a significant turn in 2011 when she was cast as a prominent figure on V.H.1.'s "Love & Hip Hop: New York." Vanderhee remained with the show intermittently from 2011 to 2020, participating in a total of 66 episodes. She initially joined the series in its second season but departed after the reunion special following a conflict with another cast member. While she made guest appearances in seasons three and five, she returned to the main cast in season seven. Vanderhee again left the show during the filming of season eight, only to return for its ninth season. In 2021, she was also featured on V.H.1.'s "Love & Hip Hop: Family Reunion."

As a public figure in reality television, Vanderhee's personal life has been widely documented. She previously had a relationship with rapper Fabolous and has been involved in an on-again, off-again romance with Juelz Santana since 2009. Vanderhee welcomed a son with Santana in 2010, and she has another son from a prior relationship. In total, she is a mother of four, with three of her children being with Santana. The couple wed on January 10, 2019, though they later separated in December 2022.