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United States Charlie Wilson is a celebrated R&B, funk, and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his dynamic career spanning decades, both as the lead vocalist of The Gap Band and as a successful solo artist.
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Request A ShowAminé collaborated with Charlie Wilson and J.I.D on the song "Roots," which is featured on Aminé's album.
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Charlie Wilson has a significant and ongoing collaboration with Snoop Dogg, appearing on numerous projects. Their first collaboration was on Snoop's 1996 album 'Tha Doggfather,' appearing on four songs. Wilson has also been featured on Grammy-nominated singles like "Beautiful" (2002) and "Signs" (2004) with Snoop Dogg and Justin Timberlake. He also appeared on Snoop's 2008 album 'Ego Trippin'' and was given the nickname "Uncle Charlie" by Snoop Dogg.
Charlie Wilson featured on Nas' song "Car #85" from his Grammy-winning album 'King's Disease'.
Charlie Wilson has collaborated with Justin Timberlake on tracks such as "Signs" with Snoop Dogg, and Timberlake also presented Wilson with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards.
Charlie Wilson collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg on the Grammy-nominated single "Beautiful" and performed live with Pharrell at the BET Awards tribute.
Charlie Wilson has been a prominent vocalist and contributor on several of Kanye West's albums, including 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' (2010), appearing on tracks like "See Me Now," "All of the Lights," "Lost in the World," "Runaway," and "Monster." He also appeared on "Bound 2" from West's 2013 album 'Yeezus' and several G.O.O.D. Friday releases.
Charlie Wilson provided backing vocals on Tyler, the Creator's 2019 album 'Igor,' specifically on the songs 'Earfquake,' 'Boyfriend,' and 'I Don't Love You Anymore.' He also performed with Tyler, the Creator at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Bruno Mars invited Charlie Wilson to join him on the final leg of his 24K Magic Tour in 2018. Mars also produced, co-wrote, and sang background vocals on Wilson's 2020 single "Forever Valentine."
In June 2025, Charlie Wilson released a duet titled "Once Upon a Bottle of Wine" with country music singer Scotty McCreery, featured on McCreery's digital EP 'Scooter & Friends'.
Charles Kent Wilson, known as Charlie Wilson or ‘Uncle Charlie,’ was born on January 29, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His musical journey began early, singing in church alongside his brothers Ronnie and Robert, and later in his junior high school choir. These early experiences laid the foundation for his professional career. In 1967, he co-founded The Gap Band with his brothers, where he served as the lead vocalist. The band quickly gained recognition for its upbeat funk sound, releasing their debut album “Magicians Holiday” in 1974. Over their career, The Gap Band produced numerous hits including “Outstanding,” “Party Train,” “Yearning for Your Love,” “Burn Rubber on Me,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me,” and “Oops Upside Your Head.” These tracks have become some of the most sampled songs in music history, leading to their induction as BMI Icons in 2005. The Gap Band officially disbanded in 2010 after releasing 15 albums.
Wilson transitioned to a successful solo career, independently releasing “Bridging the Gap” in 2000, which featured his first No. 1 Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary single, “Without You.” In 2004, he secured a multi-album deal with Jive Records, resulting in the gold-certified album “Charlie, Last Name Wilson” in 2005. This period marked a consistent presence at the top of the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart. His 2009 album “Uncle Charlie” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart, earning two Grammy nominations. The single “You Are” from his 2010 album “Just Charlie” spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart and received two Grammy nominations. Wilson has been a frequent collaborator with hip-hop and R&B artists, notably working extensively with Kanye West on albums like “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (2010) and “Yeezus” (2013), and with Snoop Dogg throughout his career, appearing on multiple albums and hit singles. He also contributed vocals to Roger & Zapp’s 1986 hit “Computer Love” and Eurythmics’ 1989 album “We Too Are One,” even co-writing the track “Revival.”
In 2013, Wilson was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards. He has consistently received Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominations, including a win for Outstanding Album for “Love, Charlie” in 2014. Wilson actively supports American servicemen and women, having performed for troops in Kuwait and Iraq multiple times. Furthermore, he is the national spokesman for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, raising awareness and contributing to cancer research efforts, especially for Black men. After facing personal challenges with addiction and homelessness in the mid-1990s, Wilson achieved sobriety in 1995 and married Mahin Tat, his former social worker. He successfully battled prostate cancer in 2008 following a diagnosis.
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