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1.0 Biography

1.1 Early career

1.2 Jackpot (2003)

2.0 Dispute with Disturbing tha Peace Records

2.1 Powerballin' (2004)

2.2 Lawsuit

2.3 Hoodstar (2006)

3.0 Return to Disturbing tha Peace

3.1 Hate It or Love It (2007)

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Howard Bailey, Jr. (born March 10, 1980), ^[1] better known by his stage name Chingy , is an American rapper.

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Biography

Chingy grew up in the historic Walnut Park section of St. Louis, a neighborhood he's referred to as the "Bad Blocks." ^[2] ^[3] 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:

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Following in the footsteps of his heroes, Chingy began writing lyrics at age nine and was recording raps at age ten. He originally considered the stage names H. Thugzy and H Thugs, before settling on Chingy, a slang term for money. ^[4]

In 2008 rapper Chingy got married to model/actress Adrienne Anderson Bailey. They met at a photo shoot in 2005 and have been together ever since. They share a large mansion in St. Louis and plan on having children in the near future. " She everything I've always wanted",Chingy tells Vibe Magazine after 1 year of their marriage.

Early career

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. Upon signing with DTP in 2003, Chingy was merely a local rapper with an immense amount of potential. Reminiscent of fellow St. Louis native Nelly (with whom he toured in 2002), 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. With the quick release of the party rap track "Right Thurr," Chingy became an overnight sensation. 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.

Jackpot (2003)

Chingy's highly anticipated debut album Jackpot was released on July 15, 2003 on Disturbing tha Peace. However, unable to secure a distribution deal through Def Jam, Ludacris negotiated a deal to distribute the album through Capitol Records. Guest appearances included Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Murphy Lee, I-20, Tity Boi of Playaz Circle, Trina, and Jermaine Dupri. Fueled by the summer anthem, "Right Thurr," Jackpot also produced the hit single "One Call Away" featuring J-Weav (from the show Smart Guy ) and "Holidae In" featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. The album was produced by the lesser-known St. Louis production crew The Trak Starz. The album was received well by critics and was regarded by some as the hottest album of the summer. Within a year of its release, Jackpot would be certified RIAA 3x Platinum.

Dispute with Disturbing tha Peace Records

After 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. 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. In regards to the dispute Ludacris released a statement saying:

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Chingy insisted the new "beef" had gotten way out of control and in response to the rumors stated:

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Despite Chingy's attempt to quiet the rumors, it was confirmed in 2004 that Chingy had left the DTP organization to start his own Slot-A-Lot Records imprint through Capitol Records, stating that he made the move because he was tired of being "under Luda's wing", adding accusations that Ludacris' people had mismanaged his money by cutting him out of a merchandising deal.

Powerballin' (2004)

Chingy released his second album, Powerballin' , on November 16, 2004 through his Slot-A-Lot/Capitol Records record deal. The album peaked at #10 on the charts and featured the hit single, "Balla Baby." It was the only hit from the album, however the second single, "Don't Worry" gained moderate popularity. The album featured guest appearances from artists R. Kelly, Bun B, Lil Wayne, Lil Flip, Janet Jackson, David Banner, Nate Dogg, and Get It Boyz. Powerballin would go on to sell one million copies.

Lawsuit

In June 2006 it was reported that local St. Louis record producer Ronald R. Gavin had filed a lawsuit against Chingy and his record producers The Trak Starz for more than $250,000, alleging that the rap star broke a record deal in 2002 so he could join Ludacris' national recording label Disturbing tha Peace. ^[6] Gavin also claimed that in June 1999, Chingy signed an exclusive contract with his label, 49 Productions Inc., spending more than $100,000 developing Chingy's professional image and career as a rap star over the course of three years. Additionally, getting Chingy radio play and performances, while producing his album. According to court records, it was then, in 2002, that the Trak Starz got Chingy to sign a separate contract, with the promise to connect him with Atlanta-based rapper Christopher 'Ludacris' Bridges. Also claiming that The Trak Starz knew of Chingy's contract with Gavin. As of 2008, no other information has been released regarding this case.

Hoodstar (2006)

Hoodstar is Chingy's third album, released on September 19, 2006. The album featured a star-studded lineup of producers and rappers, such as Mr. Collipark, longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, and Mannie Fresh. Numerous guest verses were featured on the album. It features the summer hit single, "Pullin Me Back." The song features Tyrese on the hook and was produced by Jermaine Dupri. Other singles were "Brand New Kicks," "Hands Up," and "Dem Jeans." Hoodstar debuted at #8, selling 77,000 copies and has since gone Gold.

Return to Disturbing tha Peace

In 2007 it was reported that Chingy had returned to Disturbing tha Peace, three years after leaving the company, claiming that Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges and his manager Chaka Zulu were mismanaging his finances. ^[7] According to Chingy,

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Upon re-signing with DTP, Chingy recorded a verse on track "Make That Money", where he confirms he has signed back with his old crew. He rhymes, "Was gone for a minute, back with the crew /Who?/ DTP so if you on top, we came to move you n****r." In regards to Chingy's departure from Capital Records he's stated that his decision to leave was due to the labels lack of promotion and inability to promote urban artists:

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In April 2007, Chingy signed a joint-venture between Disturbing tha Peace Records and his Slot-A-Lot Records imprint. Upon his return to DTP, Chingy was featured on the lead single from DTP's compilation album, Strength in Numbers, titled "Celebrity Chick." He would also begin working on his album, Hate It or Love It .

Hate It or Love It (2007)

Hate It or Love It is the fourth studio album by Chingy and the first since his return to DTP Records. The album featured production from Scott Storch, Timbaland, and Cool and Dre. The lead single from Hate It or Love It is "Fly Like Me," featuring Amerie. The album was released on December 18, 2007 and featured additional appearances by Ludacris, Bobby Valentino, Steph Jones, Trey Songz, Rick Ross, and Anthony Hamilton. This album also marked his Def Jam Recordings debut and is his second album off Disturbing tha Peace.