Blake was born in Portsmouth, VA to Harold Tony Smith and Donita Edwards. She is the oldest sister of Blaire Edwards and granddaughter to Rev Dr. James and Rev. Dee Edwards III, Joe Sr and Eleanor Smith. She is a 2009 graduate of Oscar Smith High in Chesapeake, VA. She is a proud member of The Mount, Chesapeake. Among her many pageant titles, she is the first-ever Miss Abilities Chesapeake 2015. She is also the National Miss Amazing Miss 1st Runner Up 2017. She loves to sing, dance and have fun with family and friends. Blake is a sought-after praise dancer.