Cha Cha (rapper)

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::summary American rapper ::

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Field	Value
name	Cha Cha
image	Cha Cha in Malibu.jpg
caption	Cha Cha in 2010
birth_name	Parris Ly'nell Fluellen
alias	Parris Franz
birth_date
birth_place	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
genre	Hip hop
occupation	Rapper, actress
years_active	1998–present
label	Epic
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| name = Cha Cha | image = Cha Cha in Malibu.jpg | caption = Cha Cha in 2010 | birth_name = Parris Ly'nell Fluellen | alias = Parris Franz | birth_date = | birth_place = Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | genre = Hip hop | occupation = Rapper, actress | years_active = 1998–present | label = Epic

Parris Ly'nell Fluellen (born February 12, 1980), better known as Cha Cha or Parris Franz, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s, and her subsequent transition into acting.

Early life and education

Cha Cha was born on February 12, 1980 and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Cass Technical High School and took acting classes at Michigan State University. She is currently a student at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles.

Music career

Cha Cha signed a recording contract with Epic after guest appearances on the Hav Plenty soundtrack, Shae Jones' Talk Show, and Tash's Rap Life. Her debut album, Dear Diary, was released on September 14, 1999, and featured collaborations with artists such as Nas and Juvenile. The album's single, "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)," reached #28 on Rap.

After Dear Diary, Cha Cha contributed to several projects by rapper Royce da 5'9", including his mixtapes Build and Destroy and M.I.C. (Make It Count), and his second studio album, Death Is Certain.

Acting career

Cha Cha transitioned into acting, with roles in films and television. Her film credits include:

• Office Outbreak (2006) as Sasha
• Stomp The Yard: Homecoming (2010) as a dancer
• A Day of Trouble (2018) as Jennifer
• Chocolate City (2015) as a club patron
• Entourage (2015) as a rave promoter

She appeared on MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show and in shows like Meet the Browns (2010), Let's Stay Together (2012), and A Cross to Bear (2015). Cha Cha also worked as an on-air personality for Clear Channel and Radio One.

In theater, she starred in productions such as Soul Kittens Cabaret and A.I.M.: Angry Insecure Men, reprising her role as Mari Rodriguez in the play's film adaptation. Other performances include My Brother Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Story and Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense, a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.

Discography

Albums

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Year	Title	Chart positions	U.S. R&B
1999		86
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Singles

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Year	Single	Chart positions	Album	Rap	US
1999	"New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)"	28	—	Dear Diary
"He Likes" (featuring Jagged Edge)	—	—
2001	"Stick 'Em"	—	—	What's the Worst That Could Happen?
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Filmography

Film

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Year	Title	Role	Notes
2006	Office Outbreak	Sasha
2010	Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming	Dancer
2014	A.I.M: Angry Insecure Men	Mari Rodriguez
2015	Chocolate City	Club Patron
2015	Entourage	Rave Promoter
2018	A Day Of Trouble	Jennifer
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Short film

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Year	Title	Role
2010	This Time	Ta'sia
2018	Surprise!	Jaz Allen
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Television

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Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	The Lyricist Lounge Show	Customer
2010	Meet the Browns	Patient	Episode: "Meet the Harassment"
2010	Christmas Cupid
2012	Let's Stay Together	Waitress	Episode: "Leave Me Alone"
2015	A Cross to Bear	Tasha
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References

References

1. "HERE WE GO AGAIN". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
2. "WELL". American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
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8. Limited, Synchtank. "Will - UnitedMasters".
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10. Thornton, Audrey. (2013-03-07). "Zeola Gaye's 'My Brother Marvin: The Stage Play' at The Warner Theatre by Audrey Thornton".
11. Watkins (@GrouchyGreg), Grouchy Greg. (2008-02-11). "Play Launches Showcasing Tupac's Mom's Struggle".
12. "Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense - Audition Notice".
13. [https://www.billboard.com/artist/cha-cha/chart-history/rap/ "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" (Hot Rap Songs chart)], ''[[Billboard charts. Billboard]]'', July 17, 1999.

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