Hakeem Seriki, professionally known as Chamillionaire, is an accomplished American rapper, singer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, serving as the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. He is also the founder and original member of The Color Changin' Click, a notable hip-hop collective.
Chamillionaire's music career began independently in 2002 with the release of local projects, including the collaborative album "Get Ya Mind Correct" with fellow Houston-based rapper and childhood friend Paul Wall. This marked the beginning of his journey in the music industry.
In 2005, Chamillionaire signed with Universal Records and released his debut major-label album "The Sound of Revenge," which featured the hit singles "Turn It Up" featuring Lil' Flip and the Grammy-winning, chart-topping single "Ridin'" featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Chamillionaire's success continued with the release of his second major-label album "Ultimate Victory" in 2007. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his philanthropic efforts.