It seems that there are four artists named "Chi". 1) Chi (formerly Emperor Chi) is a lyrically gifted up and coming artist from Spring Valley, New York His flow and song making ability can be compared to some of the best artist in the game. Hoping to amend some of the bad decisions he made in his past, Chi crafted his skill during a four year prison bid, in the hopes of becoming a part of hip-hop's elite. Chi has been rapping since the age of 16, some of his influences include Nas, Notorious B.