Blac Chyna Praises Ex Rob Kardashian as "Best Dad" in Rare Update

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Blac Chyna Confirms Relationship Status Amid Rob Kardashian Rumors

Blac Chyna is still keeping up with Rob Kardashian.

In fact, the Black Hamptons star—who broke up with the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum in 2017, months after welcoming their daughter Dream Kardashian—marked her ex's 39th birthday with a special tribute.

Sharing a throwback photo of the pair with their baby girl, Chyna (real name Angela White) wrote on her Instagram Story March 17, "Happy birthday."

"You're the best dad to our baby girl," she continued in a message to Rob, "and I appreciate you more than words can say."

But it did take the former couple years to develop an amicable co-parenting relationship to raise their 9-year-old. After all, Chyna went to court with Rob's family—including sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and mom Kris Jenner—in 2022 over a defamation lawsuit, which was ultimately ruled in favor of the Kardashian-Jenners

Since then, the two each took some time to work on themselves, with Rob opting to step back from reality TV and Chyna getting baptized, removing her face fillers and earning a doctorate from the Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College.

“The main thing is communication, and also learning your boundaries,” Chyna told Access Hollywood last year of the secret to co-parenting. "If you have your own thing going on, you won’t be so much in the other person’s business."

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And though Chyna, who also shares 13-year-old son King Cairo Stevenson with ex-fiancé Tyga, and Rob's friendly dynamic sparked reconciliation rumors in October, sources told E! News at the time that the pair were not back together romantically.

Chyna later confirmed her relationship status, writing on Instagram in December, “Guess who’s ending the year single?"

Still, she has no will ill against Rob. As she wrote in an October Instagram post tagging her ex, "This love is forever."

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As for Rob? Fatherhood has changed him for the better.

"It's definitely made me more grounded," he said on a July episode of Khloé in Wonder Land, "and instead of focusing my energy on a lot of other things, I’m all about, obviously, my daughter."

He added, "I'm very lucky. Dream makes it very easy. She’s very smart and she’s a good kid."

Keep reading to see Rob's evolution through the years.

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The Youngest Kardashian

Kris Jenner welcomed her only son and youngest child with Robert George Kardashian, named Robert Arthur Kardashian, on St. Patrick's Day in 1987.

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Twinning With Dad

Robert and Rob couldn't look more alike in this throwback snap.

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Big Smiles

A bleach-blonde Rob smiles from ear-to-ear for a photo with sister Kylie Jenner.

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Best Friends & Siblings

As you can see from this vintage pic, Rob and sister Khloe Kardashian have always been close.

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Inseparable Siblings

Rob and Khloe pose for another sibling snap

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Tropical Fun

Rob enjoys crystal clear water while abroad.

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Family Night Out

Rob joins mom Kris, sisters Kim and Khloe on the red carpet at the Kardashian Charity Knock Out at the Commerce Casino in November 2009.

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Sin City Squad

For Kim's birthday in 2010, she and her siblings Rob, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian hit up the TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas.

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Supportive Sister

Khloe supports brother Rob at the 2011 BBVA NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Young Love

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum plants a kiss on then-girlfriend Rita Ora.

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Cute Couple

Rob receives a sweet touch from Rita in this black-and-white photo.

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Solo Shot

Rob beams with pride in this solo shot from his Arthur George launch at Neiman Marcus.

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Red Carpet Moment

Rob and sister Kim hit the red carpet at the World's Most Beautiful magazine launch event at Drai's Hollywood in August 2011.

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Work Event

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians siblings attend the E! 2012 Upfront in New York City.

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Birthday Boy

Rob rings in his 26th birthday at the 1 OAK Nightclub at the Mirage in March 2013.

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Beachside Snack

Rob enjoys a pulled pork sandwich in Malibu in this #tbt from 2015.

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Nap Time

Khloe and Rob catch some Zzzs in this Instagram photo.

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Bonding With Kylie

Kylie and Rob spend some quality time together.

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Rob & Chyna

After three months of dating, Rob and Blac Chyna announce their engagement on April 5, 2016.

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Date Night

Following their engagement, Rob and Chyna step out for his birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood on May 10, 2016.

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Baby on Board

In May 2016, Rob and Chyna announce they're expecting a baby together. The twosome reveal they are having a little girl in September 2016.

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Baby Dream

Rob and Chyna welcome daughter Dream Kardashian on November 10, 2016.

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Kisses for Dream

Rob shows love to his infant daughter Dream.

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Fun in the Sun

The father of one watches over his little one as he helps her float in the pool.

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Water Time

Dream looks comfortable in the water in this snap with her father.

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Quality Time With Lovey

Rob's mom Kris, known as Lovey to her grandchildren, spends quality time with baby Dream.

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Disney With Dream

Dream's parents give her a magical day at Disney, including a moment with Minnie Mouse! Rob and Chyna break up in 2017.

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Daddy's Girl

Dream can't stop giggling as dad Rob lifts her in the air.

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Father & Daughter

The super private star proudly holds up his only child.

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Happy Halloween!

Dressed as a character from Trolls, Rob poses for a Halloween photo with mom Kris in 2019.

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