Chikezie Is Jesus' Homeboy

Posted Mar 12th 2008 12:14PM by TMZ Staff

Long before "Idol" (and Terminal 4 at LAX), Chikezie actually spent 18 years training for the "Idol" stage at Fairview Heights Baptist Church in Inglewood ,Ca. -- which just happens to be Tyra Banks' childhood church.


Chikezie was in a church choir called Praise Team. In this video, shot in October of last year, it's clear that his years there have served him well. The pastor of the church, Carl Hargrove, tells TMZ that Chikezie sounds better in church than he does on "AI". Guess there's nothing quite like the acoustics in God's house.

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1. He is my main man!

Posted at 12:19PM on Mar 12th 2008 by John Berryman

2. he put on a great show on last nights episode

Posted at 12:19PM on Mar 12th 2008 by me

3. Watch out! Tara is going to get her hooks in you! She is still FURIOUS that Dina "stole" Stedman from her!

Posted at 12:20PM on Mar 12th 2008 by I am so glad Heidi beat the hell out of Tara

4. I remember when Amy Sedaris started cyberstalking Chikezie -- he finally had to call in the police.

Posted at 12:21PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Lenn

5. TMZ can you report on something else except "AI" PLEASE

Posted at 12:25PM on Mar 12th 2008 by WHY

6. Does this guy have a last name? He's sweet and cute, but no last name. What's up with that?

Posted at 12:26PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Donna

7. Why Lenn, I see you think that if you drop the "K" from your name that no one will know it's you. And I find little comfort in knowing that you know a little too much info about Amy Sedaris. Do you do ANYTHING besides follow females on tmz? And I'm sure we'll all hear from Kelli on this subject momentarily since she follows Lenn K around like a dog in heat.

Posted at 12:27PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Proud Howard School Graduate

8. athiesm rules religion drools!!!

Posted at 12:28PM on Mar 12th 2008 by todd lissner anti adult anti wholesomeness activist-----(kadintodd2@aol.com)\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

9. is dina lohan really with stedman - oprah's stedman?? am i the only one out of the loop here?

Posted at 12:29PM on Mar 12th 2008 by lilo and dilo forever please!

10. #9, 11 - May God Bless you!


I hope he goes far.......................what a voice! The acoustics are always better in the Lord's house!

Posted at 12:40PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Dallas

11. Lordy, the Dina and Stedman connection has been around for more than an year now I think. Just search through Perez or the international tabloids for LOTS of info on those 2. They make a cute couple. Now let's stay OT with Chikezi-he can be my homeboy anytime...

Posted at 12:41PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Tangela's Mom-from Stone Moutain too!

12. If you ever get a chance to visit a "gospel" church it is a hoot! Lots of fun and they know how to get into it.

Posted at 12:43PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Kelli

13. Kelli you are a common TRAMP. You white girls are always corupting good white boys!

Posted at 1:10PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Rev Al Sharpton's cousin

14. Kelli Get a life. Any time I look on this site I see your name. Same with Rough Daddy the flamer. Both of you SUCK!

Posted at 1:10PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Whamo

15. Jesus, God's only son, died on the cross for our sins. Accept Him as your Savior and ask him to come into your heart. Believe me, it will make a big difference in your life, and in your afterlife.

Posted at 1:19PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Tina

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