Charlie Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charlie Wilson
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 29, 1953(1953-01-29)
Age	71
Birthplace	Tulsa
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Capricorn

Charlie Wilson Biography

Charlie Wilson is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on January 29, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. R&B artist who was nominated to win more than half dozen Grammy Awards, including for his hit song from 2012 “You Are.”

He was the featured vocalist in his He was a featured vocalist on the Kanye West album My Dark Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. album My Dark Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

Charles Kent Wilson (born January 29, 1953), also known as Uncle Charlie, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and the former lead vocalist of the Gap Band. As a solo artist he has been nominated for thirteen Grammy awards and ten NAACP Image Awards (including two wins), received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and was a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005. In 2009, he was named Billboard magazine’s No. 1 Adult R&B Artist, and his song “There Goes My Baby” was named the No. 1 Urban Adult Song for 2009 in Billboard Magazine.

In the year of 1986, Wilson contributed vocals to Roger & Zapp’s hit “Computer Love”, a song that become a hit despite initial opposition from Wilson’s label. There was a discussion between Troutman and Wilson to create a music video for the song. Unfortunately, this did not come to fruition, due to opposition from the label that Wilson was signed to at the time. The fact that both singers were from rival bands played a hand in the opposition as well. However, the two maintained their close friendship, and would perform often the song together on stage.

He got married to Mahin Wilson in 1995.

Charlie Wilson Net Worth

Charlie Wilson is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charlie Wilson 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the lead vocalist in The Gap Band with his brothers.

He was the spokesperson for the nation on behalf of The Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Charlie Wilson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 29, 1953; he was the son of the Reverend Oscar Wilson, a minister in the Church of God in Christ. With his older brother Ronnie and younger brother Robert, Wilson often sang in church before their father’s Sunday sermons, accompanied on piano by their mother. He also sang in his junior high school’s choir, which was a precursor to his musical career with the Gap Band and later his solo career. He attended high school at Booker T. Washington. He attended Langston University and would go on to become drum major in the Langston University Marching Pride.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Charlie Wilson height 5 ft 10 in Charlie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Charlie Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Charlie Wilson married to Mahin Wilson. As of December 1, 2023, Charlie Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2007, Wilson performed in two songs on UGK’s Underground Kingz album: “Quit Hatin’ the South” and “How Long Can It Last”.

Facts & Trivia

Charlie Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Charlie Wilson celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.

According to Wilson’s website, rapper Snoop Dogg (with whom he is good friends) nicknamed him “Uncle Charlie”. Snoop and his wife, Shante, renewed their vows in April 2008 at Wilson’s 20 acre ranch outside of Los Angeles, CA. The event inspired the music video to Wilson’s hit “There Goes My Baby”, which featured Snoop and his wife and was given to them as a gift symbolizing their relationship.

Top Facts about Charlie Wilson

1. Charles Kent Wilson was born on January 29, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2. He is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and the former lead vocalist of the Gap Band.
3. Wilson has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards and 11 NAACP Image Awards.
4. In 2009 and 2020, Billboard Magazine named him the No. 1 Adult R&B Artist.
5. He worked with Roger & Zapp for the song “Computer Love” and Eurythmics on their album We Too Are One, providing backing vocals and co-writing the song “Revival”.
6. Michael Paran, CEO of P Music Group, was responsible for rebranding the Gap Band and launching Wilson’s solo career.
7. Charlie Wilson’s albums have sold over one million copies.
8. He was featured in Kanye West’s albums My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus.
9. Wilson featured on UGK’s Underground Kingz album in 2007.
10. Wilson was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from BET in 2013.
11. He has worked with Snoop Dogg on numerous projects and has supported American troops by performing in Kuwait and Iraq.
12. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008.
13. He provided vocals for Lupe Fiasco’s “Mission”, which focused on cancer survivors.
14. He married Mahin Tat in 1995.
15. He has been nominated for thirteen Grammy Awards.

Is Charlie Wilson really Snoop Dogg's uncle?

A mutually beneficial relationship, musically and personally. They’ve recorded together many times. “ Snoop’s the one who started calling me ‘Uncle Charlie,’ ” Wilson says.

How much of Charlie Wilson's War is true?

The dark comedy is based on real events in the life of Democratic Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson. Martin Frost, a former Texas congressman, says Hollywood didn’t embellish the story of Wilson’s efforts to help Afghan mujahedeen fight the Soviets in the 1980s — if anything, the filmmakers toned the story down.

What disease does Charlie Wilson have?

Drug addiction wasn’t the only battle Charlie Wilson fought: in 2008, the singer was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After successful radioactive seed implantation, a form of radiation therapy, Wilson is healthy and urging African-American men to get tested.

Is Charlie Wilson a real singer?

American singer, songwriter, and producer , Charles Kent Wilson, best known as Charlie Wilson, was born on January 29, 1953 to Reverend Oscar and Lucy Wilson in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Who is Snoop Dogg's wife?

Shante Broadus