10 Things You Should Know About CJ Hilton
Get to know the rising R&B star.
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Say Hello - In anticipation of his appearance on BET's 106 & Park, we offer a quick cheat-sheet bio on upstart R&B talent CJ Hilton. With his current smash single "So Fresh," featuring Nas, making waves on radio, the Baltimore native is the latest artist from BET's Music Matters program to stir a big buzz on the music charts. Click on for the 10 things you should know about CJ Hilton. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)
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A Baltimore Love Thing - Baltimore, Maryland has produced its share of music stars, like the late 90's R&B group, Dru Hill, and the multi-talented crooner Mario. Now Music Matters alum CJ Hilton is the next R&B talent to come out of B-More.(Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)
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Old Soul - While he considers R. Kelly and Usher his comtemporary R&B idols, CJ looks to soul music great Sam Cooke as his all-time favorite artist. (Photo: Courtesy of CJ Hilton)
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Mad Hatter - A fan of fitted caps, CJ has an extensive collection of hats. But he makes sure to rep his hometown by rocking his signature Baltimore Orioles fitted. On occasion you might catch the New York transplant in a Yankees fitted, too. (Photo: Courtesy of CJ Hilton)
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Through the Wire - A fan of the Baltimore-based HBO series The Wire, CJ considers the savvy, street-smart character Stringer Bell his favorite character. It's no coincidence that Hilton is good friends with actor Idris Elba, who played the role of Stringer Bell. (Photo: Courtesy of CJ Hilton)
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