Chingy (born Howard Bailey, Jr. on March 9, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri) is an African-American hip-hop music artist.
Music career
Chingy began his music career under the music label Disturbing Tha Peace and gained notability as a solo artist with the hit single Right Thurr off his debut album, Jackpot. Subsequent release Holidae In, featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris reached the #3 spot on the charts. In 2004, Chingy released an album entitled Powerballin', featuring the single "Balla Baby". Earlier that year, he was also featured in the hit song "I Like That" by Houston. 2006 saw the release of his third album, Hoodstar, which featured the chart-topping single Pullin' Me Back.
Chingy was involved in a feud with fellow St. Louis rapper Nelly, although that feud has now ended. In the "Go Head" music video by Ali of the St. Lunatics and Big Gipp of the Goodie Mobb, Chingy makes a cameo appearance holding up the signature "C"s that represent his name.
Chingy frequently mentions St. Louis in his music. The phrasing of his lyrics such as "there [thurr], and "here" [herre] is reflective of a common accent in St. Louis' African American community.[citation needed]
Albums
Year Album Billboard Top 200 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top Rap Albums ARIA Album Chart U.S. Albums Certification
2003 "Jackpot" 2 2 - 36 2x Platinum[1]
2004 "Powerballin'" 10 5 - 49 Platinum
2006 "Hoodstar" 8 3 1 100 137,236
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