Cha Cha (rapper)

Parris Ly'nell Fluellen^[2] (born February 12, 1980), better known as Cha Cha or Parris Franz,^[3] is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s,^[4][5][6] and her subsequent transition into acting.^[7]

Cha Cha
Cha Cha in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Parris Ly'nell Fluellen[1]
Also known as	Parris Franz
Born	(1980-02-12) February 12, 1980 (age 45) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, actress
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Epic

Early life and education

Cha Cha was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan^[8] on February 12, 1980. She attended Cass Technical High School and later 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.^[9]

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]}

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^[10] and Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense,^[11] a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.^[12]

Discography

Albums

Year	Title	Chart positions
		U.S. R&B
1999	Dear Diary Released: September 14, 1999 Label: Epic	86

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions		Album
		Rap	US
1999	"New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)"	28[13]	—	Dear Diary
	"He Likes" (featuring Jagged Edge)	—	—
2001	"Stick 'Em"	—	—	What's the Worst That Could Happen?

Filmography

Film

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

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

Television

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