Howard Earl Bailey Jr. (born March 9, 1980), [1][2] better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper. He toured as an opening act with fellow St. Louis rapper Nelly in 2002, and signed …

Feb 24, 2009 · REMASTERED IN HD! Official video of Chingy performing Right Thurr from the album Hoodstar.

Apr 29, 2024 · Chingy released a slate of hits in the early 2000s, and then he disappeared. Read for the truth about what really happened to the rapper's career.

May 29, 2025 · What happened to Chingy? Once a chart-topping rapper, the 'Right Thurr' star vanished from the spotlight — here's what really went down.

296K Followers, 5,467 Following, 1,592 Posts - Howard Bailey (@chingy) on Instagram: "IM A MUSICIAN WITH A MESSAGE. IM HURR TO INSPIRE AND HEAL. For Booking pls email: …

A St. Louis, Missouri native, CHINGY began writing lyrics when he was 9-years-old and began performing soon after. In 2024, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones honored CHINGY with a City of St. …

Dec 20, 2024 · Chingy, born Howard Bailey Jr. on March 9, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American rapper and actor who significantly impacted hip-hop in the early 2000s. He gained widespread …

Oct 26, 2022 · Chingy announced in 2013 that he became a practicing Black Hebrew Israelite and that he would be leaving mainstream rap. However, it was revealed that he’d left the religion recently.

Chingy was born on 9 March 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for xXx: State of the Union (2005), Fantastic Four (2005) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).

Feb 2, 2025 · Howard Earl Bailey Jr., professionally known as Chingy, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his distinctive voice and catchy hooks.