Hakeem Temidayo Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an accomplished American rapper.
He first rose to prominence in the early 2000s with local custom music releases.
Chamillionaire subsequently signed with Houston’s Paid in Full Entertainment label and collaborated with rapper Paul Wall on the album Get Ya Mind Correct.
In 2005, Chamillionaire transitioned to major label Universal Records.
That same year, he released his debut studio album, Sounds of Revenge, which was a commercial success.
The Sound of Revenge features Chamillionaire’s breakthrough single “Ridin’,” which won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.
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- Full name: Hakim Temidayo Seriki
- Stage name: Chamillionaire
- Date of birth: November 28, 1979
- Age: 44 years old
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American rapper
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Seriki
- Siblings: Razak Seriki
- Spouse: Deetra Seriki (m. 2001)
- Children: Xavier Seric
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $16 million
early life and education
Hakeem Temidayo Seriki is an American rapper, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire. Born on November 28, 1979 in Washington, DC, USA.
Chamillionaire was born and raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seriki, whose names are unknown. At the age of four, Cha Millionaire moved to Houston, Texas.
Xia Millionaire’s parents separated when he was a teenager. He has a younger brother, Rasaq Seriki, who is an occasional rapper and a former member of The Color Changin’ Click.
Cha Millionaire attended Jersey Village High School and Eisenhower High School in Houston, Texas, and later attended the University of Houston.
Chamillionaire’s race is mixed. His father is Nigerian and his mother is African American, so he is both Nigerian and African American.
Profession
Chamillionaire, whose real name is Hakeem Seriki, is a famous American rapper best known for his unique stage name. The name “Chamillionaire” is a clever portmanteau, combining the words “chameleon” and “millionaire.”
The clever moniker reflects Seriki’s ability to adapt and evolve in the ever-changing music industry while aspiring to financial success.
Chamillionaire’s breakthrough came in the mid-2000s when he met rapper Paul Wall and popular mixtape DJ Michael “5000” Watts, both from north Houston.
This chance encounter paved the way for Chamillionaire’s debut major solo album, The Sound of Revenge, which debuted at No. 10 on the 2005 Billboard 200 album chart.
The album’s lead single “Turn It Up” (featuring Lil’ Flip) and chart-topping “Ridin'” (featuring Krayzie Bone) helped establish Chamillionaire as a rising star in hip-hop.
Over the next few years, Chamillionaire continued to collaborate with other artists, appearing on singles such as Ciara’s “Get Up,” Frankie J’s “That Girl,” and Trick Daddy’s “Bet That.”
He has also released several releases from his successful “Mixtape Messiah” series, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and innovative rapper.
Although Chamillionaire has since turned his focus to entrepreneurial endeavors, his impact on the music industry and his unique persona as “Chamillionaire” continue to be praised by fans and industry insiders.
Since 2015, Chamillionaire has focused more on his entrepreneurial career than music. In 2015, he was named Entrepreneur in Residence at Upfront Ventures. That same year, he appeared on BeatKing’s single “Sweet Dreams”.
In 2018, Chamillionaire released Volume 3 of his Greatest Verses collection, which contains non-album songs recorded between 2007 and 2014.
After a two-year break, he returned to music in 2017 and featured on Trae Tha Truth’s single “I’m On 3.0”. This is his first music video appearance in six years.
In 2021, Chamillionaire joined other Texas rappers on Big Pokey’s song “Diamonds in the Sky.” In 2022, he appeared on Tobe Nwigwe’s single “Been Broke” alongside 2 Chainz.
Cha Millionaire has become an entrepreneur and has a music career. One of his earliest business ventures was Fly Rydes Kustom Toyz, a car dealership and car customization shop in Houston in 2003.
Chamillionaire partnered with company founder Big Ernest to provide “corporate capital” and build the company’s customer base. Thereafter, Chamillionaire asked Ernest to take over the running of the company as his music career became a priority.
Chamillionaire also founded his own record label, Chamillitary Entertainment, after leaving his previous labels Swishahouse and Paid In Full Entertainment.
Universal Music Group originally distributed Chamillionaire Entertainment, but Chamillionaire has been operating independently since January 2011 when he parted ways with the label.
social media
- Instagram account: @chamillionaire
- Facebook account: Chamillionaire
- Twitter account: @chamillionaire
personal life
Chamillionaire’s real name is Hakeem Seriki and he has been married to Deetra Seriki since 2001. Some speculated that the two began dating that year.
In 2010, one of Xia millionaire’s mansions faced foreclosure and he called it a “bad investment.” That same year, he revealed that he had a son named Xavier, who was born on May 14.
Little is known to the public about this part of Xia Millionaire’s personal life. The rapper has kept details of the birth of son Xavier and his relationship with Ditra private.
discography
studio album
- Voice of Revenge(2005)
- Final Victory(2007)
Collaboration album
- Get Your Mind Right (with Paul Wall) (2002)
- Controversy Sells (with Paul Wall) (2005)
Extended repertoire
- Ammunition(2012)
- Ascension(2013)
- Fall of Dynasty(2013)
net worth
Chamillionaire is an acclaimed rapper and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of approximately $16 million. Much of his wealth comes from his successful music career, where he has written many hit songs, including the chart-topping “Ridin'” and “Turn It Up.”
In addition to his music career, Xia Millionaire has also demonstrated his understanding of entrepreneurship and real estate investing, further enhancing his overall financial standing.
His diversification into these alternative sources of income has contributed significantly to the growth of his net worth.
