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The Bronx, New York
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Rap
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East Coast Rap
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Born
1976
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Chi-Ali Griffith (born May 27, 1976), professionally known as Chi-Ali, is an American rapper. He is best known for his debut album The Fabulous Chi-Ali, which he recorded at the age of 14.
Chi-Ali made his first appearance on De La Soul's single Say No Go on the song "Who's The Mack Daddy". He also made an appearance on Black Sheep's debut album A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing on "Pass the 40," a posse cut about drinking 40s, rocking women, and ripping the mic. Chi Ali at the time was a member of the Native Tongues and also had connections with the Legion family, along with Showbiz and A.G..
Soon after "Pass the 40," Chi released his first solo single "Age Ain't Nothing But a #," which was a moderate hit. It was popular on urban radio stations, and the video got good rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City. The album in which the song was featured was released shortly thereafter, which yielded two other singles, "Roadrunner" and "Funky Lemonade," which were both remixed and rerecorded, making them different than their album versions and featured Chi with a slightly more mature voice.
Chi-Ali seemingly disappeared from the hip hop industry until the late 1990s, when he appeared on Dres' solo album Sure Shot Redemption. In 2001, Chi-Ali was arrested for the killing of his girlfriend's brother after a year-long manhunt, He was subsequently convicted of first-degree manslaughter and served 12 years in prison.
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