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Chi-Ali
Chi-Ali performing in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Chi-Ali Griffith
Born	(1976-05-27) May 27, 1976 (age 48)
Origin	The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Instrument	Vocals
Member of	Native Tongues

Chi-Ali Griffith (born May 27, 1976), better known by his stage name Chi-Ali, is an American rapper from The Bronx, best known for his debut album, The Fabulous Chi-Ali, released in 1992, and as a member of hip-hop collective Native Tongues.^[1]

Music career

Chi-Ali made his first appearance on Black Sheep's debut album, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, on the posse cut "Pass the 40". Chi Ali at the time was a core member of Native Tongues, a New York City-based hip-hop collective, and also had connections with the Legion family, along with Showbiz and A.G.^[2]

In 1992, Chi-Ali released his first solo single, "Age Ain't Nothing But a #",^[1] which was a moderate hit and reached #6 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The song was popular on urban radio stations, and the music video received good rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City. The album in which the song was featured, The Fabulous Chi-Ali, was released shortly thereafter, which yielded two other singles: "Roadrunner" and "Funky Lemonade," which were both remixed and re-recorded.

Chi-Ali seemingly disappeared from the hip hop industry until the late 1990s, when he appeared on Dres's solo album, Sure Shot Redemption, and began occasionally appearing on the work of other artists. Chi Ali collaborated with Jadakiss on a song entitled "G-Check".

A documentary chronicling Chi's life titled The Fabulous Chi Ali was released in 2019.^[3]

Manslaughter conviction

On January 14, 2000, Griffith shot and killed Sean Raymond during an argument in the Throggs Neck area of The Bronx, New York City.^[4] Raymond was the brother of Griffith's girlfriend at the time.^[4] Griffith fled New York City and was charged with first degree manslaughter as well as various lesser charges. An extensive manhunt resulted, with Griffith twice featured on the TV program America's Most Wanted.^[4] Griffith hid in numerous East Coast cities until he was apprehended on March 5, 2001, in New York City, and was subsequently convicted of the killing of Sean Raymond, and served 12 years of a 14-year sentence at Sing Sing Correctional Facility.^[5]

Discography

Year	Title	Chart positions
Year	Title	U.S. Billboard 200	U.S. Heatseekers
1992	The Fabulous Chi-Ali Released: March 24, 1992 Label: Violator/Relativity	189	8

References

^ ^a ^b Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 55. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
^ Go Ahead in the Rain. University of Texas Press. 2019. ISBN 978-1-4773-1843-0.
^ "The Fabulous Chi Ali". IMDb. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Demby, Eric. "Ex-Rapper Chi-Ali Arrested A Year After Fleeing Murder Charge", MTV.com, March 14, 2001.
^ Gale, Alex (February 2007). "Find A Way - The Native Tongues, still doing vivrant things". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. p. 99. ISSN 1070-4701.

Publications

Chi Ali Griffith (2019). Another Kind of Freedom. Chi Ali Publishing. ISBN 978-0-5784-3646-3.

External links

Chi-Ali discography at Discogs