Milan Christopher (born Feb 28, 1984; sometimes known as Milan Christopher Gordy) is an American rapper, actor, model, and businessman.[1] He is best known for his supporting role on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, and his single "When I Go", protesting the bullying of LGBT youth.
Career[]
Music[]
Born on the south side of Chicago[2] (77th & Hermitage), Christopher moved to Los Angeles in the summer of 2008 to pursue his rapping/producing & modeling career.
After a collaboration with Beyoncé on "Haunted," Christopher realized he wanted to focus on his solo rap career and concentrate on his own brand.[3] Christopher released his EDM rap single "Burning Up" under the music management of D-tech A.R. of Akon's Konvicts Musiq Label.[4]
In mid-2016, Christopher released his album The Alpha and a controversial visual for his single "When I Go" based on domestic violence, bullying, and LGBT suicide rates.[5] This music video caused Christopher to be featured on the cover of Los Angeles Times for a second time,[6] as well as coverage in many publications and blogs.[7][8][9] The music video won him the Gentleman of Artistry award at the 2016 Gentlemen's Ball, and a personal thank-you letter from California State Senator Isadore Hall III.[10][11]
Acting[]
Christopher appeared in a supporting role in the second season of the reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood on VH1 as the first openly gay male on the channel's reality shows. As a result of this role, in 2016, Christopher was featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times[12] and on the nationally syndicated Wendy Williams Show.[13] Christopher has also appeared on TV shows like Nip/Tuck, The Doctors, and 12 Corozones, as well as commercials for brands like Red Bull, Chase Bank, and Virgin Mobile. Christopher has also appeared in music videos with Kanye West, The Game, Lil Wayne, and Ne-Yo.
Other ventures[]
Christopher's brand includes modeling, teeth-whitening facilities, and a line of underwear.[3]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gentlemen's Ball[10] | Gentleman of Artistry | Himself | Won |
References[]
- ↑ 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood' Star Milan Christopher On Being An Entrepreneur, Rapper And Advocate (January 12, 2016).
- ↑ "'Love and Hip Hop' star arrested after allegedly punching co-star: police". Chicago Tribune. November 2, 2015. http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-milan-christopher-gordy-miles-brock-love-and-hip-hop-20151102-htmlstory.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 vh1. Who Is Milan Christopher from Love and Hip Hop Hollywood?. VH1. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.
- ↑ BGCLive.com. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.
- ↑ Milan Christopher - When I go ft Papi Chuloh (Official Music Video) - YouTube (2016-05-22). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.
- ↑ "'Love & Hip Hop' star Milan Christopher releases powerful video 'When I Go'". Los Angeles Times. 2016-05-23. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-milan-christopher-video-20160523-snap-story.html. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ Milan’s Haunting New Music Video Sheds Light on Domestic Abuse and Suicide in the Gay Community. VH1 (May 24, 2016). Retrieved on June 13, 2017.
- ↑ Out “Love & Hip Hop” Star Milan Christopher Drops Music Video About LGBT Suicide. NewNowNext (June 8, 2016). Retrieved on June 13, 2017.
- ↑ Milan Christopher’s “When I Go” Tells Tale of Suicide and Homophobia Through Hip-Hop. AllHipHop (May 23, 2016). Retrieved on June 13, 2017.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Photo Gallery: Glitz and glam as Gentlemen’s Ball honors black LGBT Atlanta. The Georgia Voice (October 19, 2016). Retrieved on June 14, 2017.
- ↑ Milan Christopher Receives Accolades For LGBT Community Work (PHOTO). Wetpaint (June 3, 2016). Retrieved on June 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Black gay couple in VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood' breaks new ground". Los Angeles Times. 2015-10-19. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-ms-gay-hip-hop-hollywood-20151019-story.html. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ Out in Hip Hop. YouTube (2015-10-19). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.
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