Barely out of his teens, then Temple University student Janero Merchand played a pivotal role in putting a relatively unknown Amber Rose on the map after meeting the model on the set of a photo shoot and later connecting her with Kanye West in the days that follow.

“When I first met Amber Rose, a lot of people don’t know this, she had on a Baby Phat coat and Nike high heels,” Janero says. “But what I saw about Amber Rose was she had a star quality potential.”

As the fairy tale goes, Kanye paid for her trip out to the west coast to star in the visual for 808’s and Heartbreak’s cut “Robocop,”sparking an instant connection with Amber in the process.

The countdown to the demise of Amber and Janero’s relationship, personally and professionally, was officially on after she returned back home to Philly. Watch the self-appointed “Michael Jordan of models” (ROFL) offer his side of the story after the jump.

Oh, gworl.

Today, she lives in LA with current squeeze, rapper Wiz Khalifa, the 24-year-old who shot to mainstream fame with his ode to Pittsburgh, “Black and Yellow” last year.

After the Kanye breakup, Amber “totally separated myself from hip hop,” she said. “I didn’t listen to the radio, I just totally got out of the world. I listened to heavy metal.”

But she was single for only a few months before she met Wiz Khalifa via Twitter.

“I was scared, because he’s four years younger than me, and he’s in the same industry as Kanye and I was so over all that,” said Amber. “All odds were against him, but I couldn’t fight the feeling. Wiz is the better man.”

The couple has been dating for a year — they have each other’s names tattooed on their hands — and Amber said they’re thinking about marriage, babies, and buying a home together.

“We both travel a lot, so when we do see each other, we lay up in the bed, get sticky with each other, and watch movies,” said Amber. “If Wiz felt insecure about me dating Kanye, I wouldn’t be with him today. Everyone is someone’s sloppy seconds, unless you’re a virgin.”

Another clip from what is sure to be an EBT Blackbuster classic found its way online this week. Shoot me a text when the double penetration scene leaks online.

Since I value the vocal sanctity of greats such as Kim Zolciak, Sheree Whitfield and Countess LuAnn I ruled that it was in my best interest not to lend an ear to Amber Rose’s new track, “Fame.” Suze Orman refers to this type of discernment as walking in your truth.

So, here are a few photos of the pseudo singer whoring for propaganda and loosies at LAX on Monday night. Kthxbi!

In an industry where individuals sip room temperature bravery juice to show out for publicity sakes, offer “see what happened was . . .” type explanations via social media after their first set of half-ass apology attempts fail before finally dropping their heads in shame and blaming all of the “confusion” on the media its a welcome sight to see someone stand in the middle of their own self-made shit storm without a raincoat. Even if it was created soley for propaganda purposes.

Because we the people like mess.

Ambot took to her personal website this evening to confirm Star Magazine report that she blamed the end of her relationship with former boyfriend Kanye West on Kim Kardashian sending her coochie through the mail.

I know there has been a lot of rumors circulating the internet today. After being asked the same questions over and over in every interview for so long i had to be honest and get this off my chest …

I don’t lie, i don’t embellish I’m not trying to hurt anyone just setting the record straight. #FAME is a Crazy thing But I’m so thankful I have a AMAZING husband that Loves and supports me to the fullest he’s my Angel and soulmate. Thank u Rosebuds and Rosestuds for understanding me Muva loves y’all so much

Husband? Ch . . . Congrats.

Wiz Khalifa and the object of his infection  Amber Rose partied with the Los Angeles Chapter of the I’m So Different Coalition (more pictures from their business meeting later) a day after Christmas, sporting colored folk hipster gear. Oh bother. Here’s what our Facebook fam had to say:

They both look confused. — Lisa

Wiz Khalifa has on a picnic tablecloth stone washed jean jacket. Amber Rose looks like I Dream of Jeannie — STD version. — LaDedra

Miz Rose looks like a very expensive sex doll. — Marcus

Okay so which one is Amber? — Steven

All that work and they still look regular as hell. — Erica

What’s your verdict?

If you are thinking that Ambot kicked cigarette smoking to the curb for long-term health reasons think again. The Gangbang of Roses actress tells StyleCaster that she has called it off with her love affair with cancer sticks in order to improve her vocals.

“I showed Wiz some things I’d written down and he really encouraged me to pursue it,” she admits almost shyly. “I’m taking this really seriously – I even quit smoking just so I could improve my voice.” Her features tighten momentarily then relax with a careless shrug. “I already know when the first single drops the haters will have their own opinions, but my fans (almost 900,000 strong on Twitter who she refers to as her “rosebuds” and “rosestuds”) will be there for me.”

Photos from Amber Rose’s ‘In The Bloom’ spread

“Kiss my ass and my anus because its finally famous!” is the kind of Facebook wisdom Amber Rose’s mom appreciates reading before reaching for her morning kush and orange juice. Who are you to judge?

Hot Spot ATL — Amber Rose hit up the Soul Train Awards red carpet last night at the Fox Theater, and this morning she stopped by Hot 107.9 and the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and dished on her relationship with Wiz Khalifa, her ex Kanye West, her brief fling with Reggie Bush and a whole lot more!

While Amber said she doesn’t smoke weed, she did admit that her mother smokes weed with Wiz. Amber also revealed two of her pet names for Wiz: “my little hamburger helper” and “monkey yum yum.”

Weekly Edible Arrangements deliveries to Mama Ambot with a card attached that says ‘thank you for being a friend’ from Wiz are more than justified.

Keri Hilson, Tamar Braxton, Amber Rose and more shut down Peachtree Street before heading inside the Fox Theatre on Thursday for a nostalgia filled evening at The 2011 Soul Train Awards. Who turned the scene and who could have stayed home?

LAUNCH GALLERY

Less than 24 hours after posting $46,500 bail following his arrest for making terrorist threats Dipset rapper Juelz Santana was photographed arriving at HK Lounge for Video Vixen Friday. His priorities seem to be in order, no doubt. Amber Rose was also in attendance at the word class event. View more flicks of Ambot under the cut.