2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps on September 12, 1977, is an American rapper, songwriter, and media personality known for his distinctive Southern drawl and clever wordplay. Initially gaining prominence in 2007 as one half of the rap duo Playaz Circle, signed to fellow Atlanta-based rapper Ludacris's Disturbing tha Peace label, 2 Chainz's career leaped forward with the success of their hit single “Duffle Bag Boy”. However, it wasn't until he rebranded himself as 2 Chainz in 2011 and released the mixtape "T.R.U. REALigion" that he truly became a household name in hip hop.

Since then, 2 Chainz has cemented himself as a titan in the music industry with a discography that flaunts multiple RIAA certified Gold and Platinum records. His solo debut album, "Based on a T.R.U. Story," released in 2012, achieved RIAA Platinum status and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Known for his witty and laid-back lyrical style, as well as his entrepreneurial spirit, 2 Chainz continues to influence the rap genre and expand his brand, which includes a successful line of merchandise, a burgeoning TV hosting career, and a strong presence on the music charts with recent releases such as "Welcome 2 Collegrove" and the club-ready track "MASK UP." Whether through his solo work or collaborations with other major artists, his consistent creativity and unique persona keep fans eagerly awaiting his next move.

Genres

Atl Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Pop Rap

Rap

Southern Hip Hop

Trap

Related Artists

Travis Scott

Gucci Mane

Future

Young Thug

Lil Wayne

Migos

T.I.

Big Sean

Rick Ross

Lil Baby

Gunna

Wiz Khalifa

Latest Release

G'Z UP

Denzel Curry•

2 Chainz•

Mike Dimes

Single - Released July 17, 2024