Chali 2na

Biography

Chali 2na is an American rapper and founding member of the activist salsa funk band Ozomatli. Born Charles Stewart in 1971, he was raised by his Muslim grandmother and formed Jurassic 5 with friends Cut Chemist and Mark 7even while performing at open mic nights in South Central Los Angeles. A fan of reggae, soul, and house music, Chali 2na's collaborations with Ozomatli continue to this day, following a brief stint as resident MC.