⁣The majority look back and wonder why DTP artist never flourished in the early 2000s until they parted with Ludacris and DTP or never at all. Chingy in particular is the most confusing because he was a star. He had every ingredient to become even more in the era or jerseys, durags and headbands. He was young, cool in a sense when you picture what a chart topping, nursery rhyming, radio rapper would’ve looked like in 2003, you’d most certainly draw a picture of Chingy. He even had a few timely coincidences work in his favor that helped accelerate his success. Things like being from the exact neighborhood as rapper Nelly, when Nelly was the hottest name in the game at the time, and even got the unique opportunity to be Nelly’s opening act on tour, to where he’d be seen by his eventual group heads Disturbing the peace. What would take these elements to the next level? He had good music. Whether you’re a fan of his work or not, you can’t deny the millions of fans that went out and physically purchased his music, leading to platinum albums and millions made off his name. CHINGY Was Supposed To Be the G.O.A.T Midwest Rapper! What Really Happened?