Chingy’s name has just been included in the list of 50 worst rappers, and he expressed his disappointment in an interview with VladTV. The rapper’s name is given along with the names of other celebrities such as Master P, Diddy, French Montana and others.
The rapper, whose real name is Howard Earl Bailey Jr., says the total number of records he’s sold over the course of his career proves his name shouldn’t be on the list. Howard requested that the list be deleted because it did not survey the entire world population, even arguing that the list was inaccurate. His supporters on social media also reacted similarly. Howard says he’s listening to one of his old songs and he’s surprised that someone could consider him one of the worst because he thinks the lyrics are so good.
Chingy, 42, has been rapping for nearly three decades.
Chingy started rapping as a teenager and his debut song, Right Thurr, was released in 2003. The song made him a fan favorite and was awarded a Gold Award by Hiep Hiep. Recording Industry Association of Australia and Recording Industry Association of Canada. CelebrityNetWorth estimates the 42-year-old’s net worth at around $2 million as of April 2023. Although exact information on his fortune is not known, the music business has brought him a lot of money over the years.
Ludacris and his manager, Chaka Zulu, first signed the rapper to Disturbing Tha Peace label. Jackpot, his first album, was released in July 2003 and featured numerous guest artists. The album was a success and in 2004 his second album, Powerballin’, followed. Powerballin’ song I Do is featured on the soundtrack of the video game Need for Speed: Underground 2.
Hoodstar, his third album, was released in September 2006, and his song, Pullin’ Me Back, has kept him at the top of the Hot Rap Tracks chart. Hood stars in ninth, and the songs Brand New Kicks and Hands Up were well received by the public. Hate It or Love It is his fourth studio album and the hit song Fly Like Me features Amerie as a guest. The album debuted at number 84 on the Billboard 200 in 2007.
Chingy began production on his fifth album, No Risk No Reward, but the release was delayed due to financial difficulties. In March 2012, he released the mixtape Jackpot Back. In November 2013, the rapper released another song, Watch The World, which peaked at number two on the iTunes Urban chart. He then signed with Bungalo Records and joined B2K on their Millennium tour in 2019. In 2005, he made his television debut in the comedy series My Wife and Kids, followed by One on One. and George Lopez. He appeared in the 2006 horror parody Scary Movie 4, as well as the TV series Yo Momma and the 2010 film Speed-Dating.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn