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At the 2016's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Dooley, Jr. |
Also known as | Hurricane |
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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
March 7, 1989
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2006–present |
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Website | everythinghurricane |
Christopher Dooley, Jr. (born March 7, 1989) better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris, is an American rapper from Shreveport, Louisiana. He was well known for his commercial debut single, "A Bay Bay"; as well as a release of his debut studio album, 51/50 Ratchet (2007).
Christopher Dooley, Jr. was born on March 7, 1989, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Huntington High School, and he dropped out to embark his rap career.
On April 10, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his debut single for his upcoming major-label debut album, called "A Bay Bay". The song was produced by Phunk Dawg.
On August 8, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his second single for his upcoming major-label debut album, called "The Hand Clap". Phunk Dawg also produced this track as well.
On August 17, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his debut mixtape, called Louisi-Animal. The remixed version to "A Bay Bay" was included on that mixtape; "A Bay Bay" was officially remixed, featuring guest appearances from rappers The Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc and Jadakiss.
On October 23, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his debut album, 51/50 Ratchet. The record debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200; and sold 26,000 copies in the first week.