Chaka Pilgrim facts for kids
Chaka Pilgrim is a very important person in the music world. She used to be the president of Roc Nation Records, a big company that helps music artists. Chaka has worked with many famous musicians like Rihanna, Kanye West, J. Cole, and Jay-Z. She helped many of them from the very start of their careers.
Besides music, Chaka Pilgrim has also worked a lot in TV and movies. Early in her career, she helped produce well-known movies like Streets is Watching, State Property, and Paid in Full.
In the past, Pilgrim worked at other major music companies such as Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def Jam, Atlantic Records, and Virgin Records. She also has her own company called Chakaworks, where she helps artists with marketing. Currently, Chaka Pilgrim leads the film and television projects for Shawn Carter Enterprises.
Working on Jay-Z's 4:44 Album
Chaka Pilgrim has been involved with Jay-Z's career since the 1990s. She played a big role in creating and producing the music videos for his album, 4:44. These videos included "BAM," "4:44," and "Moonlight."
The video for "BAM" came out on July 14, 2017. It featured Damian Marley and was filmed in Jamaica. "Moonlight" was released on August 4, 2017. This video had many famous actors like Lil Rel Howery, Lakeith Stanfield, and Tiffany Haddish. Another video, "MaNyfaCedGod," came out on August 11, 2017, and featured Lupita Nyong'o. Chaka Pilgrim was even nominated for a Grammy Award for her work on the music video "The Story of O.J."
Chaka Pilgrim as a Speaker
Chaka Pilgrim often shares her knowledge and experiences at different events. She has been a speaker and interviewed on panels and podcasts.
On September 21, 2017, Pilgrim was part of a panel for the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation. This event, called "Careers in Entertainment Tour," helped about 600 young people from New York City learn about different jobs in the entertainment industry. She spoke alongside other famous people like Leona Lewis.
In April 2017, Pilgrim was interviewed on Hot 97 for a series called #GoGetHers. On July 26, 2017, she was the only woman featured on the live podcast "A Waste of Time" by ItsTheReal. This special episode celebrated Roc-a-fella Records. Pilgrim also spoke at the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in 2018.
Other Activities and Personal Life
Chaka Pilgrim also cares about helping others. She is a board member of the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, which helps students go to college. She also helped start the Summit Academy Charter School and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA).
Chaka Pilgrim lives in Brooklyn, New York.
