Chamillionaire is an American hip hop rapper, record executive, CEO and entrepreneur. His first album, The Sound of Revenge, was released on November 22, 2005.[1] It spawned three singles: "Turn It Up", "Ridin'" and "Grown and Sexy". The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[2] Chamillionaire's second album, Ultimate Victory, was released on September 18, 2007.[3] It spawned two singles: "Hip Hop Police" and "The Evening News". The album did not receive a certification.
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In 2006, Chamillionaire received ten nominations and won four, including Rookie of the Year and Viewer's Choice Award (Wireless People's Champ) at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. In 2007, Chamillionaire received four nominations and won one, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the Grammy Awards. In 2008, Chamillionaire received two nominations and won one, Best Mixtape/Street Album at the Ozone Awards. Overall, Chamillionaire has won 6 awards from 16 nominations.
American Music Awards
editThe American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Chamillionaire has been nominated once.[4]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | Chamillionaire | Favorite Breakthrough Artist | Nominated |
BET Awards
editThe BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET. Chamillionaire has been nominated once.[5]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | Chamillionaire | Best New Artist | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Awards
editThe BET Hip Hop Awards are hosted annually by BET for hip hop performers, producers, and music video directors. Chamillionaire has won two awards from six nominations.[6][7][8]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | "Ridin'" | Hip Hop Track of the Year | Nominated |
Chamillionaire | Rookie of the Year | Won | |
Hip Hop MVP of the Year | Nominated | ||
Ridin' | Best Collaboration | Nominated | |
Chamillionaire | Viewer's Choice Award (Wireless People's Champ) | Won | |
2007 | "Hip Hop Police" | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
editThe Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Chamillionaire has won one award from two nominations.[9]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2007 | "Ridin'" | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Won |
Best Rap Song | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
editThe MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Chamillionaire has won one award.[10]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | "Ridin'" | Best Rap Video | Won |
Ozone Awards
editThe Ozone Awards is an annual award ceremony that recognizes Southern hip hop. Chamillionaire has won two awards from four nominations.[11][12]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | "Ridin'" | Best Video | Won |
2007 | "Doe Boy Fresh" | Best Video | Nominated |
2008 | "Hip Hop Police" | Best Video | Nominated |
Mixtape Messiah 3 | Best Mixtape/Street Album | Won |
People's Choice Awards
editThe People's Choice Awards is an annual awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. Chamillionaire has been nominated once.[13]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | "Ridin'" | Favorite Hip Hop Song | Nominated |
Teen Choice Awards
editThe Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox television network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion, and more, voted by teen viewers (ages 13 to 19). Chamillionaire had 2 nominations, and won once.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2007 | "Ridin'" | Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track | Won |
Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Summer Song | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Discography - Chamillionaire - Ultimate Victory". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Archived from the original on May 3, 2013. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Artists nab multiple nods for American Music Awards". USA Today. Gannett Company. 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Jamie Foxx Is Tops With Five BET Nods". CBS News. 2006-05-17. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Chamillionaire Nominated for Five 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards". FindArticles. CBS Corporation. 2006-10-16. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-11-13). "T.I., Chamillionaire Win Big; Jay-Z Beats Luda At BET Hip-Hop Awards". MTV. Archived from the original on November 16, 2006. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Jay-Z Leads ASCAP's 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees". ASCAP. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "49th Annual Grammy Awards Winners List". Grammy. Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "MTV Video Music Awards: Winners". BBC. BBC Worldwide. 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (2008-07-14). "Lil Wayne Leads The Pack With 8 Ozone Awards Nominations". XXL. Harris Publications. Archived from the original on 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-08-12). "Rick Ross, T-Pain, Big Boi, David Banner Rock Ozone Awards In Houston Despite Pre-Show Scuffle". MTV. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "People's Choice Award Nominees Announced". The Washington Post. 2006-11-07. Retrieved 2008-12-05.