Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and started rapping in earnest in his late teens. The rapper’s 2003 summer debut single, “Right Thurr”, set him on the musical map as a good time rapper who specialized in catchy, club-friendly beats and simplistic lyrics presented in a sing song, nursery rhyme style. Chingy’s 2003 debut record, “Jackpot”, sold two million copies, thanks to the boost from “Right Thurr”. Another record, “Powerballin'”, was launched in 2004 to mixed reviews, and his 2006 launch “Hoodstar” spawned the hit singles “Pullin’ Me Back” and “Dem Jeans.” The record’s lead single is “Fly Like Me”, featuring Amerie. A studio album entitled “Success & Failure” was launched in 2010.
As of 2011, Chingy continues to be taking care of his new coming job “No Danger No Benefit” which will soon be published under his label Complete Dekk Music Group.
Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis, a locality he’s referred to as the “Bad Blocks.” He was the middle child with two older brothers and two younger sisters, as well as other family. Chingy became a music fan for a very young age. He started writing lyrics at age 9 and was recording raps at age 10. They recorded “What’s Poppin Off” together, which became a local hit. H Thugz and Augustin additionally recorded a music video for the tune. H Thugz afterwards picked the alias Chingy, a slang term for cash. During high school he was known to his pals as “Howie” and he continues to favor this name amongst close family and friends.
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Nicknames
Howard Bailey Jr. , Howard 'Clingy' Bailey , Howard Bailey
Awards
Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist, Billboard Music Award for Rhythmic Top 40 Title of the Year, Billboard Music Award for New Male R&B Artist of the Year, Right Thurr, Pullin Me Back, Holidae In
Music Groups
Disturbing tha Peace
Nominations
MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, MuchMusic Video Award for iHeartRadio International Artist of the Year, VGX Award for Best Song in a Game, BET Award for Best New Artist, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Male Singer, BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Billboard Music Award for Top R...
Movies
Scary Movie 4, Speed-Dating, The System Within, Beef III, Welcome 2 Tha Chuuch, Cornbread: Street Heat: Kappa Beach Preview, Cassidy: Flamethrowers: Back to Basics, All Access: DVD Magazine: Vol. 7, All Access: DVD Magazine: Vol. 8, The Industry, All Access: DVD Magazine: Vol. 6
Star Sign
Pisces
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Trademark
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Bandanas under various hats
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Quote
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"I love women. It's always nice to have women acknowledge you. But I'm not looking for a girl right now".
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Fact
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Working on his third album, 'Hoodstar'. It is slated for release in September 2006. [May 2006]
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He made his first recording at age 10
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Is a former member of Ludacris' group, Disturbing tha Peace.