In regards to the dispute Ludacris released a statement saying: The partnership between Ludacris & Chingy turned sour after the Chingy accused his mentor and former label Disturbing tha Peace of cheating him out of cash. Dispute with Disturbing tha Peace RecordsĪfter the success Chingy's debut album Jackpot, an ensuing monetary dispute between Chingy and Disturbing the Peace resulted in a separation of the rapper from the label. Within a year of its release, Jackpot would be certified RIAA 3x Platinum. The album was received well by critics and was regarded by some as the hottest album of the summer. The album was produced by the lesser-known St. Fueled by the summer anthem, 'Right Thurr,' Jackpot also produced the hit single 'One Call Away' featuring J-Weav and 'Holidae In' featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. Guest appearances included Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Murphy Lee, I-20, Tity Boi of Playaz Circle, Trina, and Jermaine Dupri. However, unable to secure a distribution deal through Def Jam, Ludacris negotiated a deal to distribute the album through Capitol Records. The track gained immediate popularity in the clubs, especially throughout the South, and quickly infiltrated urban radio in the midst of summer while simultaneously climbing to the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number four.Ĭhingy's highly anticipated debut album Jackpot was released on Jon Disturbing tha Peace. With the quick release of the party rap track 'Right Thurr,' Chingy became an overnight sensation. Louis native Nelly, Chingy's popular southern dialect combined with his smooth, confident, charming vocal style, made him considerably marketable in the wake of Nelly's massive success the summer before. Upon signing with DTP in 2003, Chingy was merely a local rapper with an immense amount of potential.
In the wake of hip-hop's Dirty South phenomenon, Ludacris and his manager, Chaka Zulu, were quick to sign Chingy to their fledging Disturbing tha Peace label.
Thugzy and H Thugs, before settling on Chingy, a slang term for money. He originally considered the stage names H. ”įollowing in the footsteps of his heroes, Chingy began writing lyrics at age nine and was recording raps at age ten. “ I was already trying to rap when I was a kid, I also listen to my share of old school music, so I know as much about Luther Vandross as I do about NWA. Louis, a neighborhood he's referred to as the 'Bad Blocks.' The middle child with two older brothers and two younger sisters, Chingy became a music fan at an early age citing Run-DMC and Ice Cube as his early rap heroes, stating: (born March 9, 1980), better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American Hip-Hop recording artist and actor.Ĭhingy grew up in the historic Walnut Park section of St.
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