Chamillionaire
Hakeem Temidayo Seriki
Chamillionaire is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
- From
- Houston, Texas
- Born
- November 28, 1979
- Years active
- 1998–present
Early life
A Houston native of Nigerian descent, Hakeem Seriki rose through the Swishahouse mixtape scene alongside Paul Wall.
Career
His debut "The Sound of Revenge" featured the Grammy-winning number-one hit "Ridin'," and he later became a prominent tech investor.
Major achievements
He won a Grammy for "Ridin'" and built a respected career as a venture-capital investor.
Legacy
Chamillionaire combined Houston rap success with pioneering ventures into Silicon Valley investing.
References
Frequently asked questions about Chamillionaire
- What is Chamillionaire known for?
- Chamillionaire is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998. Chamillionaire is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
- Where is Chamillionaire from?
- Chamillionaire is from Houston, Texas.
- When was Chamillionaire born?
- Chamillionaire was born on November 28, 1979, in Houston, Texas.
- What kind of music does Chamillionaire make?
- Chamillionaire's music spans Hip-hop and Southern hip-hop.
- Is Chamillionaire still active?
- Yes — Chamillionaire has been active since 1998 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Chamillionaire been associated with?
- Chamillionaire has been associated with Universal and Chamillitary.
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