Grooving to an unpopular beat
The first time I heard Chingy was a few years ago at my friend’s house. The song was called “Juice,” and despite its filthy lyrics, the beat stuck with me and I had it memorized before the night was over.
Before long, we were blaring it out the car window on the way to a weekly college youth group we attended.
Eventually, though, my fascination with Chingy faded when I discovered techno, then rave, then Imogen Heap.
But when I was walking across the Pit, I saw a flier on the ground announcing Chingy’s presence on campus at the opening ceremonies of next week’s Vintage Days. I peeled the flier off the cement and my face lit up as I squealed.
All those memories of blaring “Juice” out the window of my friend’s car came flooding back and those filthy lyrics were once again in my head. I wondered if anybody else would share my joy.
“I don’t really know who that is,” said Janelle DiMino, a freshman majoring in political science. “I don’t really listen to rap music.”
Eric Flores, a sophomore majoring in nursing, had at least heard of the rap artist. “I’ve heard a couple of his songs,” he said. “He’s okay.”
Okay, now we’re getting somewhere, I thought.
But Akadius Ashby set me straight. “Chingy is weak,” stated the philosophy junior. “I put him in the same category as Chingo Bling,” the self-proclaimed Tamale King from Texas.
This really opened my eyes. I feel like I’m alone in my Chingy flagship. I plan to be there at the opening ceremonies of Vintage Days, where he will be appearing Thursday night from 4:30 to 7:30 in the Satellite Student Union. I’ll see you there.
Maybe.
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I would really like to see Chingy perform. I havent heard his latest music but I would like to hear it again. It is great that Chingy is going to come to a CSU and hopefully perform. It is really going to show those who believe that hip/hop music is for uneducated people that that is really not true. Chingy, pickup the mic.
A lot of my friends are talking about Chingy’s performance at Fresno State and I am really looking forward to meet him. I am not familiar with his music, but I enjoy listening to all types of music and I feel it will be an excellent event to go to because it will take some stress of my shoulders from all the school work. I t will be a great event to socialize and have fun. See you all there!
A lot of my friends are talking about Chingy’s performance at Fresno State and I am really looking forward to meet him. I am not familiar with his music, but I enjoy listening to all types of music and I feel it will be an excellent event to go to because it will take some stress of my shoulders from all the school work. I t will be a great event to socialize and have fun. See you all there!
A lot of my friends are talking about Chingy’s performance at Fresno State and I am really looking forward to meet him. I am not familiar with his music, but I enjoy listening to all types of music and I feel it will be an excellent event to go to because it will take some stress of my shoulders from all the school work. I t will be a great event to socialize and have fun. See you all there!
What?? Chingy coming to Fresno State…… sounds great and his musics pretty good! But, do you all think he’s really going to show?. Well, it would be nice to see him come out and support CSUF!
What?? Chingy coming to Fresno State…… sounds great and his musics pretty good! But, do you all think he’s really going to show?. Well, it would be nice to see him come out and support CSUF!
What?? Chingy coming to Fresno State…… sounds great and his musics pretty good! But, do you all think he’s really going to show?. Well, it would be nice to see him come out and support CSUF!
I am really excited about seeing Chingy this week, even though I have never heard his music before. I agree with others who say that his presence will bring some excitement to campus. There need to be more events like this, that bring a more diverse group of performeres to the Fresno State Campus. I can’t wait to see the show!
I am really excited about seeing Chingy this week, even though I have never heard his music before. I agree with others who say that his presence will bring some excitement to campus. There need to be more events like this, that bring a more diverse group of performeres to the Fresno State Campus. I can’t wait to see the show!
I am really excited about seeing Chingy this week, even though I have never heard his music before. I agree with others who say that his presence will bring some excitement to campus. There need to be more events like this, that bring a more diverse group of performeres to the Fresno State Campus. I can’t wait to see the show!
Seeing Chingy will be so exciting! I am not a big fan of rap music but I am making sure I see him. Lets bring more great people to the Fresno State Campus! I can’t wait!
Seeing Chingy will be so exciting! I am not a big fan of rap music but I am making sure I see him. Lets bring more great people to the Fresno State Campus! I can’t wait!
Seeing Chingy will be so exciting! I am not a big fan of rap music but I am making sure I see him. Lets bring more great people to the Fresno State Campus! I can’t wait!
I HATE TO BURST YOUR BUBBLES THE WAY MINE HAS, BUT IT APPEARS WE MAY NOT GET TO JAM TO HIS MUSIC. HE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING SPIFFY AND ZIGGY AND DR. BAILEY CLAIMS THAT HE IS UNSURE IF CHINGY WILL DO ANYTHING ON HIS ALBUMS OR NOT. DR BAILEY BEING UNSURE OF ANYTHING TELLS ME CHINGY WONT BE DOING “RIGHT THURR” WHICH IS THE SONG THAT GOT ME OUT OF MY SHYNESS IN DANCING AT THE CLUB. WHATEVER, WE WILL SEE COME THURSDAY, AT LEAST, SINCE IM IN HIS CLASS, I WILL GET A CHANCE TO SEE AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH HIM ALTHOUGH I WANT TO DANCE ON HIM (OOPS…WITH HIS MUSIC I MEANT). LOL
I HATE TO BURST YOUR BUBBLES THE WAY MINE HAS, BUT IT APPEARS WE MAY NOT GET TO JAM TO HIS MUSIC. HE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING SPIFFY AND ZIGGY AND DR. BAILEY CLAIMS THAT HE IS UNSURE IF CHINGY WILL DO ANYTHING ON HIS ALBUMS OR NOT. DR BAILEY BEING UNSURE OF ANYTHING TELLS ME CHINGY WONT BE DOING “RIGHT THURR” WHICH IS THE SONG THAT GOT ME OUT OF MY SHYNESS IN DANCING AT THE CLUB. WHATEVER, WE WILL SEE COME THURSDAY, AT LEAST, SINCE IM IN HIS CLASS, I WILL GET A CHANCE TO SEE AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH HIM ALTHOUGH I WANT TO DANCE ON HIM (OOPS…WITH HIS MUSIC I MEANT). LOL
I HATE TO BURST YOUR BUBBLES THE WAY MINE HAS, BUT IT APPEARS WE MAY NOT GET TO JAM TO HIS MUSIC. HE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING SPIFFY AND ZIGGY AND DR. BAILEY CLAIMS THAT HE IS UNSURE IF CHINGY WILL DO ANYTHING ON HIS ALBUMS OR NOT. DR BAILEY BEING UNSURE OF ANYTHING TELLS ME CHINGY WONT BE DOING “RIGHT THURR” WHICH IS THE SONG THAT GOT ME OUT OF MY SHYNESS IN DANCING AT THE CLUB. WHATEVER, WE WILL SEE COME THURSDAY, AT LEAST, SINCE IM IN HIS CLASS, I WILL GET A CHANCE TO SEE AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH HIM ALTHOUGH I WANT TO DANCE ON HIM (OOPS…WITH HIS MUSIC I MEANT). LOL
I don’t know and don’t listen to rap music, but I heard Chingy was a cool guy. How excited when I heard that he’s coming to campus…I’m not sure what he’s going to do but I hope he will do some kind of performing and would bring energy or life to a dead campus. Can’t wait to see him!
I don’t know and don’t listen to rap music, but I heard Chingy was a cool guy. How excited when I heard that he’s coming to campus…I’m not sure what he’s going to do but I hope he will do some kind of performing and would bring energy or life to a dead campus. Can’t wait to see him!
I don’t know and don’t listen to rap music, but I heard Chingy was a cool guy. How excited when I heard that he’s coming to campus…I’m not sure what he’s going to do but I hope he will do some kind of performing and would bring energy or life to a dead campus. Can’t wait to see him!
So I am super excited about Chingy. Sure he hasn’t had a super hit lately but he has had some really good songs out. Besides that he is a super hottie. When I heard Dr. Bailey on B95 promoting Chingy I couldn’t believe Chingy was actually making it to Fresno State for Vintage Days. I think this is awesome and we need to get as many people out there as we can to show support. Hopefully, if there are alot of fans out there Chingy will perform. I will definitely be “right thurr.”
So I am super excited about Chingy. Sure he hasn’t had a super hit lately but he has had some really good songs out. Besides that he is a super hottie. When I heard Dr. Bailey on B95 promoting Chingy I couldn’t believe Chingy was actually making it to Fresno State for Vintage Days. I think this is awesome and we need to get as many people out there as we can to show support. Hopefully, if there are alot of fans out there Chingy will perform. I will definitely be “right thurr.”
So I am super excited about Chingy. Sure he hasn’t had a super hit lately but he has had some really good songs out. Besides that he is a super hottie. When I heard Dr. Bailey on B95 promoting Chingy I couldn’t believe Chingy was actually making it to Fresno State for Vintage Days. I think this is awesome and we need to get as many people out there as we can to show support. Hopefully, if there are alot of fans out there Chingy will perform. I will definitely be “right thurr.”
I think that it will be a great experience to see this artist perform. It will be something different for Fresno State and maybe it will give a good view for other colleges to see what Fresno State is doing different. It will be my first time seeing this artist, so I am hoping that it will be a great experience. I would’nt doubt it.
I think that it will be a great experience to see this artist perform. It will be something different for Fresno State and maybe it will give a good view for other colleges to see what Fresno State is doing different. It will be my first time seeing this artist, so I am hoping that it will be a great experience. I would’nt doubt it.
I think that it will be a great experience to see this artist perform. It will be something different for Fresno State and maybe it will give a good view for other colleges to see what Fresno State is doing different. It will be my first time seeing this artist, so I am hoping that it will be a great experience. I would’nt doubt it.
I hope that Vintage days will be better with Chingy there…other than the food, it’s usually kinda lame :( I’m sure there will be a big turn out this weekend. Between Chingy and those Strongest Man guys pushing cars and stuff, I’m sure this years Vintage days will be a success.
I hope that Vintage days will be better with Chingy there…other than the food, it’s usually kinda lame :( I’m sure there will be a big turn out this weekend. Between Chingy and those Strongest Man guys pushing cars and stuff, I’m sure this years Vintage days will be a success.
I hope that Vintage days will be better with Chingy there…other than the food, it’s usually kinda lame :( I’m sure there will be a big turn out this weekend. Between Chingy and those Strongest Man guys pushing cars and stuff, I’m sure this years Vintage days will be a success.
Frankily im excited about chingy gracing the CSU Fresno campus with his presence because i have another purpose in mind. Hopefully he does perform a few songs for the crowd, but what makes this event special is more than just his appearance. It is the aspect of general community service that is all inclusive and free. From this one event, a panel discussion on Hip-hop and contemporary community issues and concerns has emerged, featuring chingy. And frankily, im extremely curious as to what chingy’s postion is, because other than his organization CHINGY FOR CHANGE, what has he done to protect Hip Hop from the grips of this cheesy mainstream sesspool? Was it the ol’ Booker T. Washington, sort of sell out for a greater purpose thing? Or, was he originally in it for the capitol and experienced some sort of epiphany that motivated Chingy For change? I’m not sure, but i know that i will definitely be in support of what Dr. Julius Bailey is doing for not only for the community, but Fresno State’s campus. The boys and girls club will be in attendance, just a little something for the kiddies and people of all ages. Student athletes of CSU Fresno will also be in attendance to reach out to the kids and community. It is going to be a fun filled, educational adventure, and i am excited! I love progressiveness, diversity, and change. Even if you subjectively don’t want to attend, do it for the kids and the community!!
Frankily im excited about chingy gracing the CSU Fresno campus with his presence because i have another purpose in mind. Hopefully he does perform a few songs for the crowd, but what makes this event special is more than just his appearance. It is the aspect of general community service that is all inclusive and free. From this one event, a panel discussion on Hip-hop and contemporary community issues and concerns has emerged, featuring chingy. And frankily, im extremely curious as to what chingy’s postion is, because other than his organization CHINGY FOR CHANGE, what has he done to protect Hip Hop from the grips of this cheesy mainstream sesspool? Was it the ol’ Booker T. Washington, sort of sell out for a greater purpose thing? Or, was he originally in it for the capitol and experienced some sort of epiphany that motivated Chingy For change? I’m not sure, but i know that i will definitely be in support of what Dr. Julius Bailey is doing for not only for the community, but Fresno State’s campus. The boys and girls club will be in attendance, just a little something for the kiddies and people of all ages. Student athletes of CSU Fresno will also be in attendance to reach out to the kids and community. It is going to be a fun filled, educational adventure, and i am excited! I love progressiveness, diversity, and change. Even if you subjectively don’t want to attend, do it for the kids and the community!!
Frankily im excited about chingy gracing the CSU Fresno campus with his presence because i have another purpose in mind. Hopefully he does perform a few songs for the crowd, but what makes this event special is more than just his appearance. It is the aspect of general community service that is all inclusive and free. From this one event, a panel discussion on Hip-hop and contemporary community issues and concerns has emerged, featuring chingy. And frankily, im extremely curious as to what chingy’s postion is, because other than his organization CHINGY FOR CHANGE, what has he done to protect Hip Hop from the grips of this cheesy mainstream sesspool? Was it the ol’ Booker T. Washington, sort of sell out for a greater purpose thing? Or, was he originally in it for the capitol and experienced some sort of epiphany that motivated Chingy For change? I’m not sure, but i know that i will definitely be in support of what Dr. Julius Bailey is doing for not only for the community, but Fresno State’s campus. The boys and girls club will be in attendance, just a little something for the kiddies and people of all ages. Student athletes of CSU Fresno will also be in attendance to reach out to the kids and community. It is going to be a fun filled, educational adventure, and i am excited! I love progressiveness, diversity, and change. Even if you subjectively don’t want to attend, do it for the kids and the community!!
To be honest I have never really heard any of his music but I have heard his name before. I think its a great idea to bring someone that is well known to the campus because it brings some fun into our campus life. Maybe this will open the door to our campus so that other artist can come to our campus and entertain. This will also give CSU Fresno a little something to brag about. Cool deal.
To be honest I have never really heard any of his music but I have heard his name before. I think its a great idea to bring someone that is well known to the campus because it brings some fun into our campus life. Maybe this will open the door to our campus so that other artist can come to our campus and entertain. This will also give CSU Fresno a little something to brag about. Cool deal.
To be honest I have never really heard any of his music but I have heard his name before. I think its a great idea to bring someone that is well known to the campus because it brings some fun into our campus life. Maybe this will open the door to our campus so that other artist can come to our campus and entertain. This will also give CSU Fresno a little something to brag about. Cool deal.
I have never heard of this guy before, but would be willing to listen to him and give him a chance. I think this campus could use some fresh blood to shake our campus up a little bit. This would allow for more entertainment and more interaction between students and different styles of music. I would give this guy a chance!
I have never heard of this guy before, but would be willing to listen to him and give him a chance. I think this campus could use some fresh blood to shake our campus up a little bit. This would allow for more entertainment and more interaction between students and different styles of music. I would give this guy a chance!
I have never heard of this guy before, but would be willing to listen to him and give him a chance. I think this campus could use some fresh blood to shake our campus up a little bit. This would allow for more entertainment and more interaction between students and different styles of music. I would give this guy a chance!
I do not listen to rap music, I am in my latter 40′s so it is just not my thing…however, I have an 18 year old daughter who was very excited when I told her about this event. I am planning on attending the event, if I can swing it, and my daughter and a friend plan to join me!
I think it will be an enlightenting event and an experience that all can enjoy in one form or another.
I do not listen to rap music, I am in my latter 40′s so it is just not my thing…however, I have an 18 year old daughter who was very excited when I told her about this event. I am planning on attending the event, if I can swing it, and my daughter and a friend plan to join me!
I think it will be an enlightenting event and an experience that all can enjoy in one form or another.
I do not listen to rap music, I am in my latter 40′s so it is just not my thing…however, I have an 18 year old daughter who was very excited when I told her about this event. I am planning on attending the event, if I can swing it, and my daughter and a friend plan to join me!
I think it will be an enlightenting event and an experience that all can enjoy in one form or another.
Dr. Bailey
First and for most I must say that I think this is a wonderful event that you and your staff have put together for us students here at fresno state. I think it will open the eyes and hearts of a lot of people here at fresno state who doubt that something dealing with hip hop and the black community can actually be accomplished. so this is just a comment on thanking you Dr. Bailey for the opportunity you are bringing to Fresno State for the African American and Indies studies major.
Thank you
Dr. Bailey
First and for most I must say that I think this is a wonderful event that you and your staff have put together for us students here at fresno state. I think it will open the eyes and hearts of a lot of people here at fresno state who doubt that something dealing with hip hop and the black community can actually be accomplished. so this is just a comment on thanking you Dr. Bailey for the opportunity you are bringing to Fresno State for the African American and Indies studies major.
Thank you
Dr. Bailey
First and for most I must say that I think this is a wonderful event that you and your staff have put together for us students here at fresno state. I think it will open the eyes and hearts of a lot of people here at fresno state who doubt that something dealing with hip hop and the black community can actually be accomplished. so this is just a comment on thanking you Dr. Bailey for the opportunity you are bringing to Fresno State for the African American and Indies studies major.
Thank you
I believe that diversity is important for this campus whether you listen to rock, hip hop, techno, or country. I also believe that any event brought onto the campus brings the campus to life and breaks many habits of students just passing by. When there are events held here, it entertains people and also give them a reason to stay on campus. If people are the busy bees that many look like, I assume most students simply come to school and leave after classes. Different events may attract different people, and hopefully this one will attract all people. Even if it is not the right stuff for anyone, it is still worth checking out whether you’re a fan or not. Anyone spitting a flow that is in mainstream music should be pretty entertaining. Come on, there’s got to be a point in life when you like it how it do right thurr right thurr. Whatever the event is, hopefully everyone is optimistic about it and that it can be enjoyable. If Chingy is not the right scene for anyone, they can try to host their own event. Thanks Dr. Bailey!
I believe that diversity is important for this campus whether you listen to rock, hip hop, techno, or country. I also believe that any event brought onto the campus brings the campus to life and breaks many habits of students just passing by. When there are events held here, it entertains people and also give them a reason to stay on campus. If people are the busy bees that many look like, I assume most students simply come to school and leave after classes. Different events may attract different people, and hopefully this one will attract all people. Even if it is not the right stuff for anyone, it is still worth checking out whether you’re a fan or not. Anyone spitting a flow that is in mainstream music should be pretty entertaining. Come on, there’s got to be a point in life when you like it how it do right thurr right thurr. Whatever the event is, hopefully everyone is optimistic about it and that it can be enjoyable. If Chingy is not the right scene for anyone, they can try to host their own event. Thanks Dr. Bailey!
I believe that diversity is important for this campus whether you listen to rock, hip hop, techno, or country. I also believe that any event brought onto the campus brings the campus to life and breaks many habits of students just passing by. When there are events held here, it entertains people and also give them a reason to stay on campus. If people are the busy bees that many look like, I assume most students simply come to school and leave after classes. Different events may attract different people, and hopefully this one will attract all people. Even if it is not the right stuff for anyone, it is still worth checking out whether you’re a fan or not. Anyone spitting a flow that is in mainstream music should be pretty entertaining. Come on, there’s got to be a point in life when you like it how it do right thurr right thurr. Whatever the event is, hopefully everyone is optimistic about it and that it can be enjoyable. If Chingy is not the right scene for anyone, they can try to host their own event. Thanks Dr. Bailey!
BEING A TRANSFER STUDENT FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, I AM VERY EXCITED TO SEE AN EVENT LIKE THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE VINTAGE DAYS HERE, OR EVEN HEARD OF IT FOR THAT MATTER. HOWEVER, THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE AT FRESNO STATE IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I AM USED TO. STUDENTS SEEM TO BE IN SUCH A RUSH TO GET FROM ONE PLACE TO THE NEXT. IT’S AS IF THEY ARE SO CONSUMED WITH THE CHAOS EACH AND EVERY DAY BRINGS TO THEIR LIVES THAT THEY GET STUCK IN THE GROOVE OF DOING THE SAME THING DAY IN AND OUT. I HAVE UNFORTUNATELY GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THIS FAST PACE LIFE. WE ALL HEAR ABOUT EVENTS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS, BUT THEN WE THINK, “CAN I REALLY AFFORD NO TO WORK TODAY… SHOULD I DO THIS AND THAT INSTEAD?” HOPEFULLY THIS EVENT WILL BRING A DIFFERENT STATE OF MIND TO THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY OF FRESNO. THANKS TO DR. BAILEY, THIS UNIVERSITY IS BEING GIVEN THE CHANCE TO SEE CHINGY. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN, SO I WOULD TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT IF I WERE YOU……I’M INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THE TURN OUT WILL BE LIKE. (I’M CROSSING MY FINGERS THAT I WILL HAVE THE NIGHT OFF… SO I CAN SEE YOU “THURR”)
BEING A TRANSFER STUDENT FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, I AM VERY EXCITED TO SEE AN EVENT LIKE THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE VINTAGE DAYS HERE, OR EVEN HEARD OF IT FOR THAT MATTER. HOWEVER, THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE AT FRESNO STATE IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I AM USED TO. STUDENTS SEEM TO BE IN SUCH A RUSH TO GET FROM ONE PLACE TO THE NEXT. IT’S AS IF THEY ARE SO CONSUMED WITH THE CHAOS EACH AND EVERY DAY BRINGS TO THEIR LIVES THAT THEY GET STUCK IN THE GROOVE OF DOING THE SAME THING DAY IN AND OUT. I HAVE UNFORTUNATELY GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THIS FAST PACE LIFE. WE ALL HEAR ABOUT EVENTS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS, BUT THEN WE THINK, “CAN I REALLY AFFORD NO TO WORK TODAY… SHOULD I DO THIS AND THAT INSTEAD?” HOPEFULLY THIS EVENT WILL BRING A DIFFERENT STATE OF MIND TO THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY OF FRESNO. THANKS TO DR. BAILEY, THIS UNIVERSITY IS BEING GIVEN THE CHANCE TO SEE CHINGY. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN, SO I WOULD TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT IF I WERE YOU……I’M INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THE TURN OUT WILL BE LIKE. (I’M CROSSING MY FINGERS THAT I WILL HAVE THE NIGHT OFF… SO I CAN SEE YOU “THURR”)
BEING A TRANSFER STUDENT FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, I AM VERY EXCITED TO SEE AN EVENT LIKE THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE VINTAGE DAYS HERE, OR EVEN HEARD OF IT FOR THAT MATTER. HOWEVER, THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE AT FRESNO STATE IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I AM USED TO. STUDENTS SEEM TO BE IN SUCH A RUSH TO GET FROM ONE PLACE TO THE NEXT. IT’S AS IF THEY ARE SO CONSUMED WITH THE CHAOS EACH AND EVERY DAY BRINGS TO THEIR LIVES THAT THEY GET STUCK IN THE GROOVE OF DOING THE SAME THING DAY IN AND OUT. I HAVE UNFORTUNATELY GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THIS FAST PACE LIFE. WE ALL HEAR ABOUT EVENTS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS, BUT THEN WE THINK, “CAN I REALLY AFFORD NO TO WORK TODAY… SHOULD I DO THIS AND THAT INSTEAD?†HOPEFULLY THIS EVENT WILL BRING A DIFFERENT STATE OF MIND TO THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY OF FRESNO. THANKS TO DR. BAILEY, THIS UNIVERSITY IS BEING GIVEN THE CHANCE TO SEE CHINGY. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN, SO I WOULD TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT IF I WERE YOU……I’M INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THE TURN OUT WILL BE LIKE. (I’M CROSSING MY FINGERS THAT I WILL HAVE THE NIGHT OFF… SO I CAN SEE YOU “THURR”)
I heard that Chingy was performing at the opening ceremonies of Vintage Days, but later that day he will be speaking at a public forum on Hip Hop and responsibility/community…or something like that. Honestly, I’m not a fan of Chingy’s music. The only song I’ve heard is Pulling me Back, thats because my sister would always listen to it. What I really admire about Chingy is that apart from being an internationally acclaimed artist, he helped found an organization that helps children in need. I believe the Chingy for Change Foundation offers scholarships for underpriveledged children…anything that will help them succeed academically because that is one of their main objectives. And…I think its great that Chingy will come and fill Fresno State with his postive vibe.