Chali 2na

Chali 2na

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles Stewart (born June 26, 1971), better known as Chali 2na, is an American rapper, associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. He is known for his baritone and quick delivery rapping style. As a young boy, Stewart moved to South Central Los Angeles, where the group Jurassic 5 was formed in 1993. He was raised by his grandmother, a practicing Muslim, who raised him in the Islamic faith. His stage name is a reference to Charlie the Tuna, the deep-voiced animated mascot of StarKist Tuna. He and Cut Chemist became friends in high school. Together with Mark 7even, they were part of a three-man group called Unity Committee. The Unity Committee crew would often spend Thursday nights performing at the Good Life Café, where rappers and spoken word poets showed off their skills in an open mic format. They were, along with another three-person troupe called the Rebels of Rhythm, routinely chosen as the crowd's favorite performers. The two crews also appreciated one another's styles, and they teamed to record a 12" single, "Unified Rebelution", in 1995. The Rebels of Rhythm were MCs Akil and Daakir (also known as Soup); the men banded together to form Jurassic 5. In 2006, Cut Chemist elected to split from the group to pursue a solo career, and the Jurassic 5 group split up altogether in 2007. He is a founding member of the activist salsa funk band Ozomatli; although no longer an official member (having been replaced as resident MC by Jabu of 4th Avenue Jones), he continues to collaborate with them on occasion and maintains his friendships with them. Along with salsa, his music and theirs have been influenced by reggae and soul music; he is also a fan of house music.

  • Title: Chali 2na
  • Popularity: 1.64
  • Known For: Acting
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  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
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  • Also Known As: Charles Stewart, MC T-Rex, Charlie Stewart
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Chali 2na Movies

  • 2008
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    This Is the Life

    This Is the Life

    6.4 2008 HD

    In 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Abstract Rude

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  • 2003
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    The Night B4 Christmas

    The Night B4 Christmas

    4.5 2003 HD

    An elf named elven go out and decides to become a rapper.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Aries Spears

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  • 2020
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    Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

    Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

    6.6 2020 HD

    The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ice Cube

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  • 2005
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    Soundz of Spirit

    Soundz of Spirit

    8 2005 HD

    Award winning documentary by Joslyn Rose Lyons exploring the relationship between spiritual connection and the creative process in hip-hop music.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: André 3000

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  • 1999
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    Never Been Kissed

    Never Been Kissed

    6.16 1999 HD

    Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary...

    Genre: Romance

    Cast: Drew Barrymore

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  • 2024
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    Epic Rap Battles of History

    Epic Rap Battles of History

    7.288 2024 HD

    Pitting notable historical and pop culture figures, real and fictional, against one another in a rap battle format.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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