Chamillionaire
Artist Links
Grammy Award Winner – Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for # 1 Hit “Ridin”
2x – Grammy Nominee
VMA Winner – Best Rap Video – “Ridin”
2x – #10 Hits
2x – Top 10 Albums
Artist Bio
Globally celebrated for his groundbreaking debut album, “The Sound of Revenge”, Chamillionaire emerged as a defining voice in hip-hop with this platinum-plus release, which became one of the most influential records of 2006. His versatility as an artist paved the way for his evolution into a multi-platform entrepreneur.
The album’s standout single, “Ridin’” featuring Krayzie Bone, became an anthem of the era, dominating urban, hip-hop, and mainstream radio charts. Its accompanying video not only captivated audiences but also played a pivotal role in transforming the digital music landscape.
Chamillionaire made history as the biggest-selling ringtone artist, with over 5 million ringtone sales, and was recognized by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist. His innovative contributions to the music industry were honored with the Best Rap Video of the Year award for “Ridin’” at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Additionally, he was celebrated as “Rookie of the Year” and received the prestigious Viewer’s Choice Award at the inaugural BET Hip Hop Awards, along with a nomination for Favorite New Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards.
In February 2007, Chamillionaire achieved his first Grammy Award for Best Performance By Duo Or Group for “Ridin’.” That same year, he released his critically acclaimed sophomore album, “Ultimate Victory”, which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and solidified his status as one of the premier artists in hip-hop.