Cha Cha (female US rapper)

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. 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. 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. 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] 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. "HERE WE GO AGAIN". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 3, 2023. "WELL". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Retrieved January 28, 2025. "Parris Franz Bio". Retrieved December 19, 2017. "Cha Cha | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-24. "Parris Fluellen". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-03-24. New Millenium [Vinyl Single] - Cha Cha | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-03-24 "Parris Franz | Actress, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-03-24. Limited, Synchtank. "Will - UnitedMasters". sync.unitedmasters.com. Retrieved 2025-03-27. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help) "Cha Cha | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-24. Thornton, Audrey (2013-03-07). "Zeola Gaye's 'My Brother Marvin: The Stage Play' at The Warner Theatre by Audrey Thornton". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved 2025-02-03. Watkins (@GrouchyGreg), Grouchy Greg (2008-02-11). "Play Launches Showcasing Tupac's Mom's Struggle". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2025-02-03. "Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense - Audition Notice". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved 2025-03-27. "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" (Hot Rap Songs chart), Billboard, July 17, 1999. Wikiquote has quotations related to Cha Cha (rapper). Cha Cha/Parris Franz at Facebook Parris Franz on IMDb Cha Cha on X