GRAMMY® nominated multi-platinum entertainer CHINGY ascended to the Billboard Hot 100 chart eight times and achieved rapid mainstream success with the release of his debut album, Jackpot, and smash hits "Right Thurr," "Holidae In," "One Call Away," "Pullin' Me Back," "I Do," "Dem Jeans," and many more. After Jackpot, CHINGY knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with his second No. 1 album, Powerballin', with No. 1 hit "Balla Baby." CHINGY's indelible hits have been featured in blockbuster films, including "Norbit" starring Eddie Murphy, Marvel Comics/20th Century Fox's "Fantastic Four," Universal's "2 Fast 2 Furious," and Netflix's "Don't Look Up" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep. On screen, CHINGY's acting chops include small screen roles in television comedy series "My Wife and Kids," "One on One," "George Lopez," "Yo Momma," as well as cameos in several films, including "Scary Movie 4" and "Speed Dating." A St. Louis, Missouri native, CHINGY began writing lyrics when he was 9-years-old and began performing soon after. In 2024, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones honored CHINGY with a City of St. Louis proclamation for his outstanding contributions to entertainment and his continued support of his hometown. CHINGY continues to grow his global fanbase and has toured in every continent, including U.S. military bases in Japan, South Korea, Guam, Alaska and Hawaii. His collaborations include "Holidae In," featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, which scored a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Rap Collaboration in 2004; "Don't Worry" with Janet Jackson; "Right Thurr (Remix)" featuring Jermaine Dupri and Trina; "Dem Jeans" also featuring Jermaine Dupri; "One Call Away" featuring J-Weav and many more. Recently, CHINGY joined Nelly, J-KWON and the St. Lunatics during the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special which aired on CBS and Paramount+.
