Chingy talks 'Nu Beginnings,' Billy Ray Cyrus, and what's next

Chingy stopped by Audacy’s Hot 104.1 in St.Louis studios to chat with Shae Bae , to talk about everything from what is on the way for him in 2024, his new Unsung episode that dropped on April 21, his song “Nu Beginnings,” and so much more.

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Fresh off his Unsung episode, Chingy shared how he settled on what he wanted to talk about during the TV One series that celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truths.

“You know what… I did that like probably about, about a year ago or something like that,” the rapper recalled. “I remember we were doing them interviews and we just sat down… They were just asking questions going through my career, going through my life, me coming up when I started rapping up until the present moment.”

As for what he has planned for 2024, some possible new music with an unexpected collab might be on the way.

“ Miley Cyrus ' dad, Billy Ray Cyrus hit me up with, this was like yesterday, the day before yesterday. And he wanted to do a song with me… So I'm about to lay something down with him,” Chingy shared.

Also noting “Nu Beginnings,” his latest release “just came out like a week and a half ago.” Adding, “I want people to check that out. Go stream that.” Before revealing he’s “working on a project… called ‘Mega Millions.’”

And music isn’t his only endeavor, as the St. Louis native also dabbles in numerous businesses including books, fragrances, and more, which he talked all about. Chingy also chopped it up about growing up listening to Michael Jackson , getting married, his relationship with Disturbing Tha Peace , and so much more. To catch it all, listen to the entire interview above.