Chris Foxworth (born April 19, 1983?), professionally known as Chris Foxx, is an African American music impresario, event promoter and self proclaimed urban socialite.

Early life

Foxworth was born to Lynn and Michael Foxworth of New Orleans, Louisiana. As a child he regularly appeared in the publication The Times-Picayune. He is nephew of renowned art enthusiast Rebecca Foxworth and cousin of Denver Broncos cornerback Domonique Foxworth.

Career

Chris Foxx began his career's in music and event promotions working under Anthony "Boz" Boswell President of No Limit Records and Stan Wiltz of Big Stan Productions respectively. Through a mutual courtship, Chris Foxx joined the crew of Renaissance Records where he enudred a three year stay. By the time his tenure with Renaissance officially came to an end, Foxx was already promoting a mixtape called "The 504 Takeover" hosted by himself alongside urban producer "O.T." which has been credited as his breakout project. Since that project Foxx has released numerous mixtapes including the critically acclaimed "Almost Famous" (Fall 2004) and "Power Move" (Summer 2005) which helped Chris Foxx score a major buzz and a nomination for "Best 'HOST' on a mixtape" at the 2005 Southern Entertainment Awards. Foxx is also a celebrated figure in the field of artist development and through his imprint Almost Famous he's played a part in the consulting and developing of many artist. Foxx's reputation as an industry tastemaker spread and set off a bidding war of suitors for his expertise in early 2005. An early rumor that year hinted that he was assuming a post at hip hop label Disturbing Tha Peace. Foxx later stated the claim was inaccurate and though he had been in talks with the label, that a deal did not materialize. Months later as Chris Foxx's "Power Move" mixtape moved thousands of units throughout the country becoming his most successful release statistically; Chris Foxx continued making his own "power moves" by landing a spot on urban publication Diamonz Quarterly's "Top 25 under 25" list. Foxx is a founding member of the celebrated hip hop faction Tha GMC along with Houston hip hop artist Xposure and is a member of Best Out Media [623]. Best Out Media in conjunction with YouTube recently launched Chris Foxx TV[624].

Controversy

On the Chris Foxx hosted mixtape "The 504 Takeover" rap artist Will The Great dissed Young City aka "Chopper" formerly of Da Band a group created by rap mogul Diddy. In the month's following the diss, associates of Young City allegedly harassed Foxx by phone and through third party messages regarding the diss. Rumors spread that Young City held Foxx responsible for allowing the diss to air on the mixtape he held creative control over. Ozone magazine later reported an incident involving Young City and unidentified individuals outside of Atlanta night club Fuel. Young City's camp later hinted that the individuals were Murphy "The Great One" Maldanado and Michael "British" Moore who are both well known associates of Foxx's. While his associates cried foul over Young City's "dry snitching", Foxx's name found it's way in the news again with Young City but this time indirectly. Former No Limit artist Choppa exchanged words with City outside of a Gentlemen's Club in Houston. Choppa explained the exchange as a mere discussion with City over his previous use of the same stage name while Young City felt Choppa was acting as an ally of Foxx's. At a Hip Hop Summit months later Foxx's former boss Anthony "Boz" Boswell brokered a truce between the young men. Since then Young City has made appearances on two Chris Foxx hosted mixtape's (Power Move & Position of Power).

Reports surfaced that Fabian Basabe and another individual engaged in a shouting match at a party for Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson at New York City hot spot The Plumm. Foxx who is friends with Samantha Ronson and her brother Mark was rumored to have been the individual involved in the fracas. Foxx's representative Alex Vanderpoole denied the reports citing that his client was at Continental Airlines Arena that night watching the New Jersey Nets host the Miami Heat. A club host did confirm Foxx was on the guest list that night at The Plumm but could not verify whether he was actually in attendance or not.

Personal life

Foxx was linked to actress Lauren London after paparazzi snapped the two at New York night spot PM. Online chatter and rumored reports of sightings of the two continued to breathe life into the story until statements from both parties downplayed any talk of a romance.[625] [626] Foxx is a mainstay on the nightlife scene usually seen with his buddy and gossip column favorite Eric West. Coincidently both have been subject of tabloid and online fodder for denying relationships with hollywood starlets; Foxx with London and West with Christina Milian. denies romance_21_04_2006

Trivia

Chris Foxx's cousin Domonique Foxworth play's cornerback for the Denver Broncos

Childhood friends with NFL cornerback Chris Thompson .

Reports say he will soon be moving "Chris Foxx Radio" to Jamie Foxx's new Sirius Satellite Radio channel "Foxxhole"

Schoolmate of BET 106 & Park host Rocsi.

During the United States presidential election, 2004 Foxx ran a mock presidential campaign complete with campaign literature, a website, documentary and a mixtape called "Chris Foxx 4 President".

Foxx was an elementary schoolmate of Danity Kane's Dawn Angelique Richard.

Foxx along with actor Jackie Long walked the red carpet at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in promotion of Diddy's then unreleased album Press Play.

Mixtape discography

Midday Madness (Hosted by Chris Foxx featuring Rob Nice)

Midnite Mixshow (Hosted by Chris Foxx & Murph Tha Great One)

504 Takeover (Hosted by O.T. & Chris Foxx)

Almost Famous (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

Chris Foxx 4 President (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

Live from the Super Bowl (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

The Future:Introducing Bugsy (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

Power Move (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

Position of Power (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

Power Move 2: THE NEW SEASON (Hosted by Chris Foxx)

External links

* Official Chris Foxx website