Tommy Hanna, known by his stage name Timz, is an Iraqi-American rapper best known for his song "Iraq".[1] His debut album is entitled Open for Business.
Born in San Diego, California[2] to Iraqi parents from Baghdad, Iraq, he has gained recognition through the political messages in his music. He has also been featured on Fox News,[3] MTV News,[4] and Al-Jazeera, as well as being nominated for "Best Hip-Hop Album" at the 2006 San Diego Music Awards.[5]
He has recorded a theme song for the San Diego Chargers football team, although the team hasn't accepted it.[6]
His music video "Iraq" won the 2007 Hollywood Film Festival Music Video of the Year. It also won MTVu's "The Freshman" in 2007