Cha Cha (rapper)

{{short description|American rapper}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Cha Cha | image = Cha Cha in Malibu.jpg | caption = Cha Cha in 2010 | birth_name = Parris Ly'nell Fluellen<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/883038677 |title=HERE WE GO AGAIN |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=May 3, 2023}}</ref> | alias = Parris Franz | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|02|12}} | birth_place = Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | genre = Hip hop | occupation = Rapper, actress | years_active = 1998–present | label = Epic }}

'''Parris Ly'nell Fluellen'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/920969319 |title=WELL |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers |access-date=January 28, 2025}}</ref> (born February 12, 1980), better known as '''Cha Cha''' or '''Parris Franz''',<ref name="ParrisFranzIMDb">{{cite news |title=Parris Franz Bio |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3830298/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref> is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s,<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Cha Cha {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cha-cha/chart-history/rap/ |access-date=2025-03-24 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parris Fluellen |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1976240-Parris-Fluellen?srsltid=AfmBOop55gZPB0k__WpnUWllgCNlbvsgOouaChsFetsOxz1awuyqulNE |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=Discogs |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=New Millenium [Vinyl Single] - Cha Cha {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/new-millenium-vinyl-single-mw0000241691 |access-date=2025-03-24 |language=en}}</ref> and her subsequent transition into acting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parris Franz {{!}} Actress, Soundtrack |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3830298/ |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life and education == Cha Cha was born on February 12, 1980 and raised in Detroit, Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Synchtank |title=Will - UnitedMasters |url=https://sync.unitedmasters.com/track/MTgyNDQ0NTA4LTExNjBlNA |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=sync.unitedmasters.com |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Cha Cha {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cha-cha/chart-history/rap/ |access-date=2025-03-24 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

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.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

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''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thornton |first=Audrey |date=2013-03-07 |title=Zeola Gaye's 'My Brother Marvin: The Stage Play' at The Warner Theatre by Audrey Thornton |url=https://dctheaterarts.org/2013/03/07/zeola-gayes-my-brother-marvin-the-stage-play-at-the-warner-theatre-by-audrey-thornton/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=DC Theater Arts |language=en-US}}</ref> and ''Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) |first=Grouchy Greg |date=2008-02-11 |title=Play Launches Showcasing Tupac's Mom's Struggle |url=https://staging.allhiphop.com/news/play-launches-showcasing-tupacs-moms-struggle/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=AllHipHop |language=en-us}}</ref> a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense - Audition Notice |url=https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Afeni-Shakur--In-Her-Defense---Audition-Notice.html?soid=1101905834545&aid=fVDDtimCp9k |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=myemail.constantcontact.com}}</ref>

==Discography==

=== Albums === {| class="wikitable" |- ! rowspan="2" | Year ! rowspan="2" | Title ! colspan="2" | Chart positions |- ! U.S. R&B | |- |1999 | ==== ''Dear Diary'' ==== *Released: September 14, 1999 *Label: Epic | align="center" |86 | |- |}

===Singles=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="width:28px;" rowspan="2"|Year ! style="width:300px;" rowspan="2"|Single ! colspan="2"|Chart positions ! style="width:200px;" rowspan="2"|Album |-

! style="width:80px;"| Rap ! style="width:80px;"| US |- | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|1999 | "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" | style="text-align:center;"|28<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/artist/cha-cha/chart-history/rap/ "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" (Hot Rap Songs chart)], ''Billboard'', July 17, 1999.</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|— | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|''Dear Diary'' |- | "He Likes" (featuring Jagged Edge) | style="text-align:center;"|— | style="text-align:center;"|— |- | 2001 | "Stick 'Em" | style="text-align:center;"|— | style="text-align:center;"|— | style="text-align:center;"|''What's the Worst That Could Happen?'' |}

==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! 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 | |}

===Short film=== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role |- |2010 |This Time |Ta'sia |- |2018 |Surprise! |Jaz Allen |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! 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 | |- |}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{Wikiquote}} *[https://www.facebook.com/parrisfranz Cha Cha/Parris Franz] at Facebook *[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3830298/?ref_=tt_cl_t1 Parris Franz] on IMDb * {{Twitter|parrisfranz}}

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