Charles M. Dillon a.k.a radio personality “Chaz Millionaire”, was born and raised in
Minneapolis Minnesota. You might know him best for his work on the airwaves but he
is passionate about all facets of the arts. He has an extensive history in the performing
arts as an actor. A graduate from The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in
Arizona, Chaz is a music producer and song writer. Some of his many talents include
photography and filmmaking with special interests in documenting the diverse and
historic Minnesota music scene.
He was mentored and raised by broadcast legends such as the late great Kyle
Ray, M. Anthony Hill a.k.a. “Professor Funk”, the legendary “Pharoah Black” and Detroit
Radio Legend; “MoJo”. Chaz was highly influenced and encouraged by music icon “Jack
The Rapper” Gibson. Chaz made his radio debut on KFAI at age 14 as co-host of “Soul
on the Southside” with Professor Funk. Chaz Millionaire is most known for his hit show
“Late Night Love”. His true passion for music has taken him all over the world. Chaz
has traveled with musical artists such as: Alexander O’Neal, Cherrelle, Patty LaBelle
and Stephanie Mills. Chaz has also appeared in the films: “Justice”, “Into Temptation”
and more recently the Jamaican hit “Out The Gate”.
Musical talent runs in the family- Chaz is the son of Minneapolis Musician -
Donald J. Dillon and Chaz Millionaire’s daughter is the talented Musician/Actress/Model-
Marria “Marz” Lovejoy. Currently Chaz Millionaire is celebrating 30 years on the
Minnesota airwaves. You can tune in and get turned on to “Jazz Reflections” – Jazz with
Chaz Millionaire every Sunday from 2-4pm on KMOJ The People’s Station. Chaz would
like to thank Minneapolis and St. Paul for making him ‘Part of Minnesota Music History
Since 1981!’