Chris Rene

About

Hip hop artist who reached the finals of the first season of the US version of The X Factor, mentored by L.A. Reid.

Before Fame

He checked himself into rehab multiple times for drug addiction. He also worked as a trashman in Santa Cruz before getting his big break.

Trivia

He won over audiences with his original song "Young Homie."

Family Life

He has two sons named Ryan and Elijah. He was raised with three siblings: Mike, Gabriel, and Gina.

Associated With

He performed the Alicia Keys song "No One" during the eighth week of The X Factor.