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Story</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-2011–2012:_Name_change_and_Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-2012–2015:_B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time_and_ColleGrove" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#2012–2015:_B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time_and_ColleGrove"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.3</span> <span>2012–2015: <i>B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</i> and <i>ColleGrove</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-2012–2015:_B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time_and_ColleGrove-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-2016–2019:_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_and_Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#2016–2019:_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_and_Rap_or_Go_to_the_League"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.4</span> <span>2016–2019: <i>Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</i> and <i>Rap or Go to the League</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-2016–2019:_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_and_Rap_or_Go_to_the_League-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-2020–2022:_So_Help_Me_God_and_Dope_Don't_Sell_Itself" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#2020–2022:_So_Help_Me_God_and_Dope_Don't_Sell_Itself"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.5</span> <span>2020–2022: <i>So Help Me God</i> and <i>Dope Don't Sell Itself</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-2020–2022:_So_Help_Me_God_and_Dope_Don't_Sell_Itself-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-2023:_Welcome_2_ColleGrove_and_Def_Jam_departure" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#2023:_Welcome_2_ColleGrove_and_Def_Jam_departure"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.6</span> <span>2023: <i>Welcome 2 ColleGrove</i> and Def Jam departure</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-2023:_Welcome_2_ColleGrove_and_Def_Jam_departure-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Personal_life" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1 vector-toc-list-item-expanded"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Personal_life"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4</span> <span>Personal life</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Personal_life-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li 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</ul> </li> <li id="toc-The_Real_University" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1 vector-toc-list-item-expanded"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#The_Real_University"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8</span> <span>The Real University</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-The_Real_University-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle The Real University subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-The_Real_University-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Artists" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Artists"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8.1</span> <span>Artists</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Artists-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Discography_2" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a 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<span class="vector-toc-numb">10.3</span> <span>Grammy Awards</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Grammy_Awards-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Soul_Train_Awards" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Soul_Train_Awards"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">10.4</span> <span>Soul Train Awards</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Soul_Train_Awards-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-References" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1 vector-toc-list-item-expanded"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#References"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">11</span> <span>References</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-References-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-External_links" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1 vector-toc-list-item-expanded"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#External_links"> <div 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href="https://ast.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Asturian" lang="ast" hreflang="ast" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Asturianu" data-language-local-name="Asturian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Asturianu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-azb mw-list-item"><a href="https://azb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AA%D9%88_%DA%86%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%B2" title="تو چینز – South Azerbaijani" lang="azb" hreflang="azb" data-title="تو چینز" data-language-autonym="تۆرکجه" data-language-local-name="South Azerbaijani" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>تۆرکجه</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bg mw-list-item"><a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A2%D1%83_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%B9%D0%BD%D1%81" title="Ту Чейнс – Bulgarian" lang="bg" hreflang="bg" data-title="Ту Чейнс" data-language-autonym="Български" data-language-local-name="Bulgarian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Български</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-cs mw-list-item"><a href="https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Czech" lang="cs" hreflang="cs" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Čeština" data-language-local-name="Czech" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Čeština</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-tum mw-list-item"><a href="https://tum.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Tumbuka" lang="tum" hreflang="tum" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="ChiTumbuka" data-language-local-name="Tumbuka" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>ChiTumbuka</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-de mw-list-item"><a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – German" lang="de" hreflang="de" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Deutsch" data-language-local-name="German" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Deutsch</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-es mw-list-item"><a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Spanish" lang="es" hreflang="es" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Español" data-language-local-name="Spanish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Español</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fa mw-list-item"><a href="https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AA%D9%88_%DA%86%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%B2" title="تو چینز – Persian" lang="fa" hreflang="fa" data-title="تو چینز" data-language-autonym="فارسی" data-language-local-name="Persian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>فارسی</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fr mw-list-item"><a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – French" lang="fr" hreflang="fr" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Français" data-language-local-name="French" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Français</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ko mw-list-item"><a href="https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_%EC%B2%B4%EC%9D%B8%EC%A6%88" title="2 체인즈 – Korean" lang="ko" hreflang="ko" data-title="2 체인즈" data-language-autonym="한국어" data-language-local-name="Korean" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>한국어</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hy mw-list-item"><a href="https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D4%B9%D5%B8%D6%82_%D5%89%D5%A5%D5%B5%D5%B6%D5%BD" title="Թու Չեյնս – Armenian" lang="hy" hreflang="hy" data-title="Թու Չեյնս" data-language-autonym="Հայերեն" data-language-local-name="Armenian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Հայերեն</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hr mw-list-item"><a href="https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Croatian" lang="hr" hreflang="hr" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Hrvatski" data-language-local-name="Croatian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Hrvatski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-id mw-list-item"><a href="https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Indonesian" lang="id" hreflang="id" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Bahasa Indonesia" data-language-local-name="Indonesian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bahasa Indonesia</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-it mw-list-item"><a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Italian" lang="it" hreflang="it" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Italiano" data-language-local-name="Italian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Italiano</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-he mw-list-item"><a href="https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_%D7%A6%27%D7%99%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%96" title="2 צ'יינז – Hebrew" lang="he" hreflang="he" data-title="2 צ'יינז" data-language-autonym="עברית" data-language-local-name="Hebrew" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>עברית</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lo mw-list-item"><a href="https://lo.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%BA%97%E0%BA%B9%E0%BA%AE%E0%BA%B5%E0%BA%94_%E0%BA%AD%E0%BA%B4%E0%BA%9A" title="ທູຮີດ ອິບ – Lao" lang="lo" hreflang="lo" data-title="ທູຮີດ ອິບ" data-language-autonym="ລາວ" data-language-local-name="Lao" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>ລາວ</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lv mw-list-item"><a href="https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Latvian" lang="lv" hreflang="lv" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Latviešu" data-language-local-name="Latvian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Latviešu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lt mw-list-item"><a href="https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Lithuanian" lang="lt" hreflang="lt" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Lietuvių" data-language-local-name="Lithuanian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Lietuvių</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-arz mw-list-item"><a href="https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%B2" title="2 تشاينز – Egyptian Arabic" lang="arz" hreflang="arz" data-title="2 تشاينز" data-language-autonym="مصرى" data-language-local-name="Egyptian Arabic" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>مصرى</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ms mw-list-item"><a href="https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Malay" lang="ms" hreflang="ms" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Bahasa Melayu" data-language-local-name="Malay" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bahasa Melayu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-nl mw-list-item"><a href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Dutch" lang="nl" hreflang="nl" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Nederlands" data-language-local-name="Dutch" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Nederlands</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ja mw-list-item"><a href="https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/2%E3%83%81%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA" title="2チェインズ – Japanese" lang="ja" hreflang="ja" data-title="2チェインズ" data-language-autonym="日本語" data-language-local-name="Japanese" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>日本語</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-uz mw-list-item"><a href="https://uz.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Uzbek" lang="uz" hreflang="uz" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча" data-language-local-name="Uzbek" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pl mw-list-item"><a href="https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Chainz" title="2 Chainz – Polish" lang="pl" hreflang="pl" data-title="2 Chainz" data-language-autonym="Polski" data-language-local-name="Polish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Polski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pt mw-list-item"><a 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.mw-parser-output .infobox-table th,body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table td{padding-left:inherit;padding-right:inherit}}</style><table class="infobox biography vcard"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above" style="font-size:125%;"><div class="fn">2 Chainz</div></th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-image"><span class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="/wiki/File:2_Chainz_at_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_Tour.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/2_Chainz_at_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_Tour.jpg/220px-2_Chainz_at_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_Tour.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="300" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/2_Chainz_at_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_Tour.jpg/330px-2_Chainz_at_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_Tour.jpg 1.5x, 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Epps</div><br /><span style="display:none"> (<span class="bday">1977-09-12</span>) </span>September 12, 1977<span class="noprint ForceAgeToShow"> (age 47)</span><br /><div style="display:inline" class="birthplace"><a href="/wiki/College_Park,_Georgia" title="College Park, Georgia">College Park, Georgia</a>, U.S.</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Other names</th><td class="infobox-data nickname"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1129693374">.mw-parser-output .hlist dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist ul{margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .hlist dd,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt,.mw-parser-output .hlist li{margin:0;display:inline}.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline ul,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl ul,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol ol,.mw-parser-output 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dd:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dd dt:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dd li:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt dd:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt dt:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt li:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li dd:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li dt:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li li:last-child::after{content:")";font-weight:normal}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol{counter-reset:listitem}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol>li{counter-increment:listitem}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol>li::before{content:" "counter(listitem)"\a0 "}.mw-parser-output .hlist dd ol>li:first-child::before,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt ol>li:first-child::before,.mw-parser-output .hlist li ol>li:first-child::before{content:" ("counter(listitem)"\a0 "}</style><div class="hlist"><ul><li>Tity Boi</li><li>Drenchgod<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Alma mater</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Virginia_State_University" title="Virginia State University">Virginia State University</a> (<a href="/wiki/Bachelor_of_Science" title="Bachelor of Science">BS</a>)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Occupations</th><td class="infobox-data role"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><div class="hlist"> <ul><li>Rapper</li> <li>songwriter</li> <li>actor</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Years active</th><td class="infobox-data">1997–present</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Spouse</th><td class="infobox-data"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1151524712">.mw-parser-output .marriage-line-margin2px{line-height:0;margin-bottom:-2px}.mw-parser-output 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href="/wiki/Southern_hip_hop" title="Southern hip hop">dirty south</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Trap_music" title="Trap music">trap</a><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Instrument</th><td class="infobox-data note">Vocals</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Discography</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/2_Chainz_discography" title="2 Chainz discography">2 Chainz discography</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Labels</th><td class="infobox-data"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><div class="hlist"> <ul><li>Gamebread</li> <li><a href="#The_Real_University">T.R.U.</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Def_Jam_Recordings" title="Def Jam Recordings">Def Jam</a><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Formerly of</th><td class="infobox-data"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><div class="hlist"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Playaz_Circle" title="Playaz Circle">Playaz Circle</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Disturbing_tha_Peace" title="Disturbing tha Peace">DTP</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Website</th><td class="infobox-data"><span class="url"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://2chainz.com">2chainz<wbr />.com</a></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1257001546"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> <div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Musical artist</div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Tauheed K. Epps</b> (born September 12, 1977),<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> known professionally as <b>2 Chainz</b> (formerly <b>Tity Boi</b>), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in <a href="/wiki/College_Park,_Georgia" title="College Park, Georgia">College Park, Georgia</a>, he gained recognition as one-half of the <a href="/wiki/Southern_hip_hop" title="Southern hip hop">Southern hip-hop</a> duo <a href="/wiki/Playaz_Circle" title="Playaz Circle">Playaz Circle</a>, alongside hometown rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. The duo signed with fellow Georgia-based rapper <a href="/wiki/Ludacris" title="Ludacris">Ludacris</a>' <a href="/wiki/Disturbing_tha_Peace" title="Disturbing tha Peace">Disturbing tha Peace</a> label and became best known for their 2007 debut single "<a href="/wiki/Duffle_Bag_Boy" title="Duffle Bag Boy">Duffle Bag Boy</a>" (featuring <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>). </p><p>In February 2012, Epps signed a solo recording contract with <a href="/wiki/Def_Jam_Recordings" title="Def Jam Recordings">Def Jam Recordings</a>, a subsidiary of <a href="/wiki/Universal_Music_Group" title="Universal Music Group">Universal Music Group</a>. In April of that year, his guest performance on <a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>'s single, "<a href="/wiki/Mercy_(Kanye_West_song)" title="Mercy (Kanye West song)">Mercy</a>" marked his first entry on the <a href="/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100" title="Billboard Hot 100"><i>Billboard</i> Hot 100</a> as a solo act, peaking at number 13. In the following months, his singles "<a href="/wiki/No_Lie_(2_Chainz_song)" title="No Lie (2 Chainz song)">No Lie</a>" (featuring <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a>) and "<a href="/wiki/Birthday_Song_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Birthday Song (2 Chainz song)">Birthday Song</a>" (featuring Kanye West) were released to continued success, both of which received <a href="/wiki/RIAA_certification" title="RIAA certification">double platinum</a> certifications by the <a href="/wiki/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America" title="Recording Industry Association of America">Recording Industry Association of America</a> (RIAA) and preceded the release of his debut studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story" title="Based on a T.R.U. Story">Based on a T.R.U. Story</a>,</i> in August of that year. Despite mixed critical reception, it peaked atop the <a href="/wiki/Billboard_200" title="Billboard 200"><i>Billboard</i> 200</a> and spawned the top 40 single "<a href="/wiki/I%27m_Different_(2_Chainz_song)" title="I'm Different (2 Chainz song)">I'm Different</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> His second album, <i><a href="/wiki/B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time" title="B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time">B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</a></i> (2013), was led by the single "<a href="/wiki/Feds_Watching" title="Feds Watching">Feds Watching</a>" (featuring <a href="/wiki/Pharrell_Williams" title="Pharrell Williams">Pharrell Williams</a>) and saw improved critical reception despite a slight commercial decline. Epps has since released the albums <i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></i> (2016), <i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a></i> (2017), <i><a href="/wiki/Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" title="Rap or Go to the League">Rap or Go to the League</a></i> (2019), <i><a href="/wiki/So_Help_Me_God!" title="So Help Me God!">So Help Me God!</a></i> (2020), and <i><a href="/wiki/Dope_Don%27t_Sell_Itself" title="Dope Don't Sell Itself">Dope Don't Sell Itself</a></i> (2022).<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He had left Def Jam in 2024, a year after releasing his collaborative album with Lil Wayne, <i><a href="/wiki/Welcome_2_Collegrove" title="Welcome 2 Collegrove">Welcome 2 Collegrove</a></i> (2023).<sup id="cite_ref-:0_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:1_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Epps has won a <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Award">Grammy Award</a> for <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Rap_Performance" title="Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance">Best Rap Performance</a> for his guest appearance on <a href="/wiki/Chance_the_Rapper" title="Chance the Rapper">Chance the Rapper</a>'s single "<a href="/wiki/No_Problem_(Chance_the_Rapper_song)" title="No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)">No Problem</a>"—from six nominations. His other accolades include three <a href="/wiki/BET_Award" class="mw-redirect" title="BET Award">BET Awards</a> from 11 nominations and five <a href="/wiki/BET_Hip_Hop_Awards" title="BET Hip Hop Awards">BET Hip Hop Awards</a> from 19 nominations. He has also hosted <a href="/wiki/Vice_TV" title="Vice TV">Vice TV</a>'s 2017 reality series <i><a href="/wiki/Most_Expensivest" title="Most Expensivest">Most Expensivest</a></i>, in which he reviews luxury consumer goods; it aired for four seasons. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Early_life">Early life</h2></div> <p>2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in <a href="/wiki/College_Park,_Georgia" title="College Park, Georgia">College Park, Georgia</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He attended <a href="/wiki/North_Clayton_High_School" title="North Clayton High School">North Clayton High School</a>, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class.<sup id="cite_ref-beast_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-beast-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> While in high school, he dealt <a href="/wiki/Marijuana" class="mw-redirect" title="Marijuana">marijuana</a> and was arrested for felony <a href="/wiki/Cocaine" title="Cocaine">cocaine</a> possession when he was 15 years old.<sup id="cite_ref-beast_11-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-beast-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="College_basketball_career">College basketball career</h2></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1126788409">.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li{margin-bottom:0}</style><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1257001546"><table class="infobox vcard" style="width:26em"><caption class="infobox-title fn summary">Tauheed K. Epps</caption><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background-color: #DCDCDC !important; color: #000000 !important; border: 2.5px solid #DCDCDC !important;">Personal information</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align: left;">Listed height</th><td class="infobox-data">6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background-color: #DCDCDC !important; color: #000000 !important; border: 2.5px solid #DCDCDC !important;">Career information</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align: left;">High school</th><td class="infobox-data plainlist"><a href="/wiki/North_Clayton_High_School" title="North Clayton High School">North Clayton</a> <br /> (<a href="/wiki/College_Park,_Georgia" title="College Park, Georgia">College Park, Georgia</a>)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align: left;">College</th><td class="infobox-data plainlist"><a href="/wiki/Alabama_State_Hornets_basketball" title="Alabama State Hornets basketball">Alabama State</a> (1995–1997)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="text-align: left;">Position</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Forward_(basketball)" class="mw-redirect" title="Forward (basketball)">Forward</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>He later attended <a href="/wiki/Alabama_State_University" title="Alabama State University">Alabama State University</a> on a scholarship and played on its basketball team from 1996 to 1997.<sup id="cite_ref-espn_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-espn-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><i><a href="/wiki/Rolling_Stone" title="Rolling Stone">Rolling Stone</a></i> asked 2 Chainz about longstanding rumors, widely reported by many sources, including <i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia" title="Wikipedia">Wikipedia</a></i>, that he had graduated from Alabama State with a 4.0 GPA. He replied, "<a href="/wiki/Slander" class="mw-redirect" title="Slander">Don't believe anything on Wack-ipedia.</a> There's a lot of false stuff on there, to the point that every time I try to fix one thing, something else comes out."<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In fact, he transferred to <a href="/wiki/Virginia_State_University" title="Virginia State University">Virginia State University</a> due to circumstances he was reluctant to speak about. "I got into some trouble, went somewhere else, and came back. But I graduated, and that's that. That was then," he said.<sup id="cite_ref-beast_11-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-beast-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Statistics">Statistics</h3></div> <table class="wikitable"> <caption>Statistics<sup id="cite_ref-sports-reference_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sports-reference-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>Season</th> <th>FGM</th> <th>FGA</th> <th>FG%</th> <th>FTM</th> <th>FTA</th> <th>FT%</th> <th>PPG</th> <th>RPG </th></tr> <tr> <td>1995–96</td> <td>9</td> <td>25</td> <td>.360</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>.538</td> <td>2.4</td> <td>0.2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>1996–97</td> <td>27</td> <td>61</td> <td>.443</td> <td>12</td> <td>31</td> <td>.387</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>2.2 </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Musical_career">Musical career</h2></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1997–2010:_Playaz_Circle_and_Disturbing_tha_Peace"><span id="1997.E2.80.932010:_Playaz_Circle_and_Disturbing_tha_Peace"></span>1997–2010: Playaz Circle and Disturbing tha Peace</h3></div> <p>Epps formed the hip hop duo <a href="/wiki/Playaz_Circle" title="Playaz Circle">Playaz Circle</a> (the word "Playaz" having been made into a <a href="/wiki/Backronym" title="Backronym">backronym</a> for "Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A to Z")<sup id="cite_ref-dubmagazine_16-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-dubmagazine-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> in <a href="/wiki/College_Park,_Georgia" title="College Park, Georgia">College Park, Georgia</a>, in 1997, with his high school friend Earl Conyers (known as Dolla Boy), while Epps adopted "Tity Boi" as his <a href="/wiki/Moniker" class="mw-redirect" title="Moniker">moniker</a>, for some reason.<sup id="cite_ref-allmusicbio_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-allmusicbio-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Following the release of an <a href="/wiki/Independent_music" title="Independent music">independent album</a> titled <i>United We Stand, United We Fall</i> (2002),<sup id="cite_ref-dubmagazine_16-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-dubmagazine-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> the duo was introduced to fellow Atlanta rapper <a href="/wiki/Ludacris" title="Ludacris">Ludacris</a> when he moved into their College Park apartment complex while he was acting as a <a href="/wiki/Disc_jockey" title="Disc jockey">DJ</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-allmusicbio_17-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-allmusicbio-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> After taking interest in Playaz Circle, Ludacris began to record several songs with the group, playing some of them on his <a href="/wiki/Radio_station" class="mw-redirect" title="Radio station">radio station</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-dubmagazine_16-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-dubmagazine-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Ludacris soon became one of the highest-selling rappers in the <a href="/wiki/Southern_United_States" title="Southern United States">Southern United States</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-allmusicbio_17-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-allmusicbio-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> After hearing of their situation, Ludacris requested from Epps that the duo join his newly formed record label, <a href="/wiki/Disturbing_Tha_Peace" class="mw-redirect" title="Disturbing Tha Peace">Disturbing Tha Peace</a>, a subsidiary of <a href="/wiki/Def_Jam_Recordings" title="Def Jam Recordings">Def Jam Recordings</a>. Epps agreed to sign, although Conyers did not officially join the label until his mother regained her health a year after the initial signing.<sup id="cite_ref-allmusicbio_17-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-allmusicbio-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The duo's release their debut album, <i><a href="/wiki/Supply_%26_Demand_(Playaz_Circle_album)" title="Supply & Demand (Playaz Circle album)">Supply & Demand</a></i>, on October 30, 2007. Their <a href="/wiki/Lead_single" title="Lead single">lead single</a> and debut track, "<a href="/wiki/Duffle_Bag_Boy" title="Duffle Bag Boy">Duffle Bag Boy</a>", became urban hit. Featuring <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>, they performed the song at the <a href="/wiki/BET_Hip_Hop_Awards" title="BET Hip Hop Awards">BET Hip Hop Awards</a>. The duo released their second studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Flight_360:_The_Takeoff" title="Flight 360: The Takeoff">Flight 360: The Takeoff</a></i>, on September 29, 2009. In January 2010, Playaz Circle filmed a music video for the single "Big Dawg" featuring Lil Wayne and <a href="/wiki/Birdman_(entertainer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Birdman (entertainer)">Birdman</a>, at Studio Space Atlanta. Shortly afterwards, Epps left Disturbing tha Peace to advance his career. Although Ludacris was initially reluctant, feeling Epps could still be financially successful, he eventually accepted the decision.<sup id="cite_ref-albumtitle_18-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-albumtitle-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2011–2012:_Name_change_and_Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story"><span id="2011.E2.80.932012:_Name_change_and_Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story"></span>2011–2012: Name change and <i>Based on a T.R.U. Story</i></h3></div> <p>Epps faced allegations of sexism for his original <a href="/wiki/Pseudonym" title="Pseudonym">pseudonym</a>, "Tity Boi", although he has repeatedly denied such accusations.<sup id="cite_ref-vibenamechange_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-vibenamechange-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In early 2011, he decided to change his stage name to "2 Chainz," as he perceived it to be more "family–friendly." Regarding the name change, he further explained to <i><a href="/wiki/Vibe_(magazine)" title="Vibe (magazine)">Vibe</a></i> magazine: "The name Tity Boi actually came from my big mama, from me being spoiled and an only child—breastfed. My mama called me Tity Boi, my dad called me Tity Man, my hood called me Tit so when we was trying to rap I had been going by Tit my whole life, Tit, Tity, Tity Man —it's just like a country nickname —term for being an only child."<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-hiphopdxnamechange_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-hiphopdxnamechange-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Following the name change, Epps released a <a href="/wiki/Mixtape" title="Mixtape">mixtape</a> titled <i>T.R.U. REALigion</i>, which became his first mixtape to appear on the music charts, peaking at number 58 on the US <i><a href="/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> <a href="/wiki/Top_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Albums" title="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums">Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums</a> chart.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> After the success of the mixtape, Epps made numerous <a href="/wiki/Guest_appearance" title="Guest appearance">guest appearances</a> on tracks by prominent artists such as<sup id="cite_ref-vibenamechange_19-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-vibenamechange-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a> ("<a href="/wiki/Mercy_(GOOD_Music_song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mercy (GOOD Music song)">Mercy</a>") and <a href="/wiki/Nicki_Minaj" title="Nicki Minaj">Nicki Minaj</a> ("<a href="/wiki/Beez_in_the_Trap" title="Beez in the Trap">Beez in the Trap</a>"). </p><p>On March 24, 2012, Epps announced that his debut <a href="/wiki/Studio_album" class="mw-redirect" title="Studio album">studio album</a>, originally titled <i>T.R.U. to My REALigion</i>,<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> would be renamed <i><a href="/wiki/Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story" title="Based on a T.R.U. Story">Based on a T.R.U. Story</a></i> and released on August 14, 2012.<sup id="cite_ref-boombox_24-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-boombox-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album's lead single, "<a href="/wiki/No_Lie_(2_Chainz_song)" title="No Lie (2 Chainz song)">No Lie</a>," featured Canadian rapper <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a>, was released on May 8, 2012.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On May 11, rumors spread that Epps had signed with Kanye West's <a href="/wiki/GOOD_Music" title="GOOD Music">GOOD Music</a> label after West <a href="/wiki/Twitter" title="Twitter">tweeted</a>, "2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he's G.O.O.D!!!!!"<sup id="cite_ref-twitter_26-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-twitter-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> However, Epps later denied those rumors, saying, "He just said I'm good, like I'm ill. But we was talking and I think I was jeopardizing my brand sometimes by doing the homeboy special. So I think he felt like we should just put that out there that we ain't doing no more of that."<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On May 30, 2012, 2 Chainz was featured on <a href="/wiki/Ciara" title="Ciara">Ciara</a>'s promotional single "<a href="/wiki/Sweat_(Ciara_song)" title="Sweat (Ciara song)">Sweat</a>," the intended lead single from her fifth studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Jackie_(Ciara_album)" title="Jackie (Ciara album)">One Woman Army</a>.</i><sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><i>Based on a T.R.U. Story</i> debuted at number one on the US <a href="/wiki/Billboard_200" title="Billboard 200"><i>Billboard</i> 200</a>, selling 147,000 copies in its first week.<sup id="cite_ref-Hip_Hop_Album_Sales:_The_Week_Ending_8/19/2012_29-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hip_Hop_Album_Sales:_The_Week_Ending_8/19/2012-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album received mixed reviews, earning a score of 55 on <a href="/wiki/Metacritic" title="Metacritic">metacritic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> By September 23, 2012, it had sold 288,000 copies in the United States.<sup id="cite_ref-Hip_Hop_Album_Sales:_The_Week_Ending_9/23/2012_31-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hip_Hop_Album_Sales:_The_Week_Ending_9/23/2012-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> That September, Epps performed at the <a href="/wiki/2012_MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="2012 MTV Video Music Awards">2012 MTV Video Music Awards</a> alongside his longtime friend <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>. After releasing his debut album, <i>Based on a T.R.U. Story,</i> Epps made significant strides. He organized his first solo worldwide tour, selling out most of its dates. He was nominated for over 13 <a href="/wiki/BET_Hip_Hop_Awards" title="BET Hip Hop Awards">BET Hip Hop Awards</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and he won four;<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> he earned <i>The Source</i> Magazine's "Man of the Year" award,<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> released collaborative endeavors with ADIDAS<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and later Beats By Dre;<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and received nominations for three <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Awards" title="Grammy Awards">Grammy Awards</a>, including Best Rap Album.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2012–2015:_B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time_and_ColleGrove"><span id="2012.E2.80.932015:_B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time_and_ColleGrove"></span>2012–2015: <i>B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</i> and <i>ColleGrove</i></h3></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1236090951">.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output div.hatnote{padding-left:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.5em}.mw-parser-output .hatnote i{font-style:normal}.mw-parser-output .hatnote+link+.hatnote{margin-top:-0.5em}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .hatnote{display:none!important}}</style><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main articles: <a href="/wiki/B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time" title="B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time">B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</a> and <a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></div> <p>In late 2012, Epps stated that once he completed the <i>B.O.A.T.S.</i> concert tour, he would reenter the studio. In November 2012, he revealed he was three songs deep into his second studio album. The album's estimated release date was April 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-www.hiphopdx.com_38-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-www.hiphopdx.com-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The rapper made a guest appearance on <a href="/wiki/NBC" title="NBC">NBC</a>'s <i><a href="/wiki/Law_%26_Order:_Special_Victims_Unit" title="Law & Order: Special Victims Unit">Law & Order: Special Victims Unit</a></i> in an episode that aired on May 8, 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-past_40-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-past-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He also appeared as himself in the second season (episode 16, titled "...And Just Plane Magic") of the <a href="/wiki/CBS" title="CBS">CBS</a> sitcom <i><a href="/wiki/2_Broke_Girls" title="2 Broke Girls">2 Broke Girls</a>,</i> where he traveled on the same private planes as the two main characters.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On May 23, 2013, he announced that he would release his second studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time" title="B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time">B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</a>,</i> on September 10, 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered the first single from the album, titled "Feds Watching," at the <a href="/wiki/WQHT" title="WQHT">Hot 97</a>'s Summer Jam. The song features <a href="/wiki/Pharrell_Williams" title="Pharrell Williams">Pharrell Williams</a>, and they recorded it on the night of the <a href="/wiki/55th_Annual_Grammy_Awards" title="55th Annual Grammy Awards">2013 Grammy Awards</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On June 15, Epps announced the title of his second album would be <i>B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time.</i><sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Def Jam Recordings released the album on September 10, 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><i>B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</i> featured <a href="/wiki/Guest_appearance" title="Guest appearance">guest appearances</a> from <a href="/wiki/Pharrell_Williams" title="Pharrell Williams">Pharrell Williams</a>, <a href="/wiki/Fergie_(singer)" title="Fergie (singer)">Fergie</a>, <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a>, <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>, <a href="/wiki/Pusha_T" title="Pusha T">Pusha T</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mase" title="Mase">Mase</a>, <a href="/wiki/Chrisette_Michele" title="Chrisette Michele">Chrisette Michele</a>, <a href="/wiki/Iamsu!" title="Iamsu!">Iamsu!</a>, <a href="/wiki/T-Pain" title="T-Pain">T-Pain</a>, Dolla Boy, <a href="/wiki/Rich_Homie_Quan" title="Rich Homie Quan">Rich Homie Quan</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Lloyd_(singer)" title="Lloyd (singer)">Lloyd</a>. <a href="/wiki/Diplo" title="Diplo">Diplo</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mike_Will_Made_It" title="Mike Will Made It">Mike WiLL Made It</a>, <a href="/wiki/Drumma_Boy" title="Drumma Boy">Drumma Boy</a>, <a href="/wiki/J.U.S.T.I.C.E._League" title="J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League">J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mannie_Fresh" title="Mannie Fresh">Mannie Fresh</a>, Wonder Arillo, <a href="/wiki/Honorable_C.N.O.T.E." title="Honorable C.N.O.T.E.">Honorable C.N.O.T.E.</a>, and <a href="/wiki/DJ_Toomp" title="DJ Toomp">DJ Toomp</a> handled the production of the album.<sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The single "Used 2," along with the <a href="/wiki/Promotional_single" class="mw-redirect" title="Promotional single">promotional singles</a> "<a href="/wiki/Where_U_Been%3F_(song)" title="Where U Been? (song)">Where U Been?</a>" and "Netflix," support it. <a href="/wiki/Music_critics" class="mw-redirect" title="Music critics">Music critics</a> generally gave the album positive reviews.<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It also fared decently commercially, debuting at number three on the US <a href="/wiki/Billboard_200" title="Billboard 200"><i>Billboard</i> 200</a> and number two on the <a href="/wiki/Top_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Albums" title="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums">Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums</a> chart, selling 63,000 copies in its first week.<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On October 23, 2013, Epps revealed that he had begun working on his third studio album immediately following the release of <i>B.O.A.T.S. II</i>. He also stated that he had the first single from his third album ready for release and that he still wanted to get <a href="/wiki/Jay-Z" title="Jay-Z">Jay-Z</a> featured on the album.<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In November 2015, 2 Chainz revealed that he was releasing a joint album with <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>, titled <i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a>.</i><sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On May 5, 2014, Epps released a brand new EP titled <i>FreeBase</i> for free digital download. The album featured seven songs and collaborations with <a href="/wiki/Boosie_Badazz" title="Boosie Badazz">Lil Boosie</a>, <a href="/wiki/ASAP_Rocky" title="ASAP Rocky">A$AP Rocky</a>, <a href="/wiki/Rick_Ross" title="Rick Ross">Rick Ross</a>, and other artists. The EP earned over 200,000 downloads.<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>52<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In January 2014, Epps released a promotional single titled "I'm a Dog." </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2016–2019:_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_and_Rap_or_Go_to_the_League"><span id="2016.E2.80.932019:_Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music_and_Rap_or_Go_to_the_League"></span>2016–2019: <i>Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</i> and <i>Rap or Go to the League</i></h3></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main articles: <a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a> and <a href="/wiki/Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" title="Rap or Go to the League">Rap or Go to the League</a></div> <p>On January 27, 2016, Epps released an EP titled <i>Felt Like Cappin</i>. He released it on online streaming sites and <a href="/wiki/ITunes" title="ITunes">iTunes</a>. The single "Back On That Bullshit" featuring <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a> promoted the EP<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>53<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2016, Epps kicked off the year by releasing a collaborative album with rapper Lil Wayne titled <i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></i> in March. The album was supposed to mark the debut collaboration between 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. However, Wayne's legal battle with <a href="/wiki/Cash_Money_Records" title="Cash Money Records">Cash Money Records</a> stopped him from taking the lead on the album. As a result, Epps assumed the role of the main artist on the album, with Lil Wayne making appearances on eight tracks. The album features prominent producers such as <a href="/wiki/Honorable_C.N.O.T.E." title="Honorable C.N.O.T.E.">Honorable C.N.O.T.E.</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mike_Will_Made_It" title="Mike Will Made It">Mike Will Made It</a>, <a href="/wiki/Zaytoven" title="Zaytoven">Zaytoven</a>, <a href="/wiki/TM88" title="TM88">TM88</a>, <a href="/wiki/Metro_Boomin" title="Metro Boomin">Metro Boomin</a>, <a href="/wiki/London_on_da_Track" title="London on da Track">London on da Track</a>, and more. <i>ColleGrove</i> received decent reviews from critics and fans. </p><p>Epps continued his work in 2016 with the August 5 release of the mixtape <i>Daniel Son: Necklace Don</i>, a 9-track mixtape that Epps released independently. Originally, the mixtape included <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a> and <a href="/wiki/YFN_Lucci" title="YFN Lucci">YFN Lucci</a>, but Epps decided to transfer the track "Big Amount ft. Drake" to the 2017 studio album <i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a></i> due to its widespread appeal and the stellar performance by the featured artist. <i>Daniel Son: Necklace Don</i> received a 3-out-of-5-star review from <a href="/wiki/XXL_(magazine)" title="XXL (magazine)"><i>XXL</i></a> magazine. </p><p>2016 was wrapped up by Epps's third mixtape, titled <i><a href="/wiki/Hibachi_for_Lunch" title="Hibachi for Lunch">Hibachi for Lunch</a></i>, which was released on October 28. The 7-track mixtape originally featured <a href="/wiki/Quavo" title="Quavo">Quavo</a>, <a href="/wiki/Gucci_Mane" title="Gucci Mane">Gucci Mane</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ty_Dolla_Sign" title="Ty Dolla Sign">Ty Dolla Sign</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Future_(rapper)" title="Future (rapper)">Future</a>. However, the song "Good Drank ft. <a href="/wiki/Quavo" title="Quavo">Quavo</a> and <a href="/wiki/Gucci_Mane" title="Gucci Mane">Gucci Mane</a>" was moved to <i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a></i>. <a href="/wiki/Mike_Will_Made_It" title="Mike Will Made It">Mike Will Made It</a>, K Swisha, and <a href="/wiki/Buddah_Bless" title="Buddah Bless">Buddah Bless</a> were the notable producers for the project. </p><p>In 2017, Epps released his fourth studio album, titled <i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a>,</i> on June 16 on <a href="/wiki/Def_Jam_Recordings" title="Def Jam Recordings">Def Jam Recordings</a>. The album featured <a href="/wiki/Travis_Scott" title="Travis Scott">Travis Scott</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nicki_Minaj" title="Nicki Minaj">Nicki Minaj</a>, <a href="/wiki/Swae_Lee" title="Swae Lee">Swae Lee</a>, <a href="/wiki/Migos" title="Migos">Migos</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko" title="Jhené Aiko">Jhene Aiko</a>, <a href="/wiki/Pharrell_Williams" title="Pharrell Williams">Pharrell Williams</a>, and more. <a href="/wiki/Mike_Will_Made_It" title="Mike Will Made It">Mike Will Made It</a>, <a href="/wiki/Buddah_Bless" title="Buddah Bless">Buddah Bless</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mike_Dean_(record_producer)" title="Mike Dean (record producer)">Mike Dean</a>, <a href="/wiki/Murda_Beatz" title="Murda Beatz">Murda Beatz</a>, and others produced the album. Three official <a href="/wiki/Single_(music)" title="Single (music)">singles</a> supported the album: "<a href="/wiki/Good_Drank" title="Good Drank">Good Drank</a>", "<a href="/wiki/It%27s_a_Vibe" title="It's a Vibe">It's a Vibe</a>," and "<a href="/wiki/4_AM_(2_Chainz_song)" title="4 AM (2 Chainz song)">4 AM</a>". Additionally, a nationwide concert tour and several <a href="/wiki/Pop-up_shop" class="mw-redirect" title="Pop-up shop">pop-up shops</a> across the US promoted the album.<sup><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music#cite_note-1" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">[1]</a> <a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music#cite_note-2" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">[2]</a></sup> 2 Chainz alluded to the album showing "growth and maturation." He stated that the content would retain its edginess while elevating <a href="/wiki/Trap_music" title="Trap music">trap music</a> to a level everyone could appreciate. <i>Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</i> received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics calling it his best album yet. </p><p>On November 15, 2017, the first episode of <i><a href="/wiki/Most_Expensivest" title="Most Expensivest">Most Expensivest</a></i> aired on the TV network <a href="/wiki/Viceland" title="Viceland">Viceland</a>. The show focused on 2 Chainz visiting different locations and offering the "most expensive" goods and services. Each show covers a particular theme, ranging from personal health to extravagant indulgences. The show offered a unique insight into products and services that have been created with the explicit intent of being exclusive and expensive. 2 Chainz offered a unique and often humorous insight into the products, especially the ones that he personally found to be either amazing or ridiculous. The network renewed the show for a 20-episode third season, which aired in early 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>54<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Epps released his fourth EP, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Play_Don%27t_Care_Who_Makes_It" title="The Play Don't Care Who Makes It">The Play Don't Care Who Makes It</a></i>, on February 8, 2018, through <a href="/wiki/Def_Jam_Recordings" title="Def Jam Recordings">Def Jam Recordings</a>. The EP includes four songs, with <a href="/wiki/YG_(rapper)" title="YG (rapper)">YG</a> and <a href="/wiki/Offset_(rapper)" title="Offset (rapper)">Offset</a> featuring on the track "<a href="/wiki/Proud_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Proud (2 Chainz song)">Proud</a>." <a href="/wiki/T-Minus_(producer)" title="T-Minus (producer)">T-Minus</a>, June James, Nonstop Da Hitman, Streetrunner, and others handled the production. </p><p>On February 19, 2018, Epps announced his new album, <i><a href="/wiki/Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" title="Rap or Go to the League">Rap or Go to the League</a></i>, initially set for release in 2018, but eventually released on March 1, 2019. Epps took to the mic on March 26, 2020, to announce the release of <i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove_2" class="mw-redirect" title="ColleGrove 2">ColleGrove 2</a></i>, a sequel to their 2016 album <i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></i>, slated for later that year.<sup id="cite_ref-ColleGrove_2_RapUp_55-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ColleGrove_2_RapUp-55"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>55<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2020–2022:_So_Help_Me_God_and_Dope_Don't_Sell_Itself"><span id="2020.E2.80.932022:_So_Help_Me_God_and_Dope_Don.27t_Sell_Itself"></span>2020–2022: <i>So Help Me God</i> and <i>Dope Don't Sell Itself</i></h3></div> <p>In August 2020, following his <i><a href="/wiki/Verzuz" title="Verzuz">Verzuz</a></i> battle with <a href="/wiki/Rick_Ross" title="Rick Ross">Rick Ross</a>, Epps announced that he would title his upcoming sixth album <i><a href="/wiki/So_Help_Me_God!" title="So Help Me God!">So Help Me God!</a></i> The album initially had a release date set for September 25, 2020. However, in the week leading up to its planned release, delays occurred due to sample clearances. Epps said, "It should be another couple weeks." He then announced its release for November 13, 2020, preceded by the single "Quarantine Thick," featuring <a href="/wiki/Latto" title="Latto">Latto</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>56<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On September 24, 2020, Epps played against <a href="/wiki/Big_Boi" title="Big Boi">Big Boi</a> and his family on the season premiere of the reality game show <i><a href="/wiki/Celebrity_Family_Feud" title="Celebrity Family Feud">Celebrity Family Feud</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-Delay_57-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Delay-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On August 3, 2021, Epps announced that his seventh album would be his last trap album, titled <i><a href="/wiki/Dope_Don%27t_Sell_Itself" title="Dope Don't Sell Itself">Dope Don't Sell Itself</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-58" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Epps hosts the concert series <i><a href="/wiki/Amazon_Music_Live" title="Amazon Music Live">Amazon Music Live</a></i>, which premiered on October 27, 2022.<sup id="cite_ref-59" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-59"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>59<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2023:_Welcome_2_ColleGrove_and_Def_Jam_departure">2023: <i>Welcome 2 ColleGrove</i> and Def Jam departure</h3></div> <p>In November 2023, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne released their first collaborative album together, <i><a href="/wiki/Welcome_2_Collegrove" title="Welcome 2 Collegrove">Welcome 2 Collegrove</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-60" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-60"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>60<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It acts as a sequel to Epps' third studio album, <i>ColleGrove</i> (2016), though both performers are finally billed as co-leading artists following the latter's label dispute being settled. <a href="/wiki/50_Cent" title="50 Cent">50 Cent</a> also acts as a skit narrator on the album.<sup id="cite_ref-61" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-61"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>61<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Released on November 17, it debuted at number twenty on the <i>Billboard</i> 200, with first-week equivalent units of 34,000, despite mixed critical reviews.<sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>62<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It was supported by two singles, "<a href="/wiki/Presha" title="Presha">Presha</a>" and "<a href="/wiki/Transparency_(song)" title="Transparency (song)">Transparency</a>" (featuring singer <a href="/wiki/Usher_(musician)" title="Usher (musician)">Usher</a>).<sup id="cite_ref-63" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-63"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On October 14, 2024, after 22 years under Def Jam (his first eight through Ludacris' imprint and the following fourteen under the parent label), Epps announced that he parted ways with the label after choosing not to resign, deeming himself a "<a href="/wiki/Free_agent" title="Free agent">free agent</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-:0_8-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:1_9-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>64<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Personal_life">Personal life</h2></div> <p>Epps has two daughters, Heaven, born on July 26, 2008, and Harmony, born on October 20, 2012.<sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>65<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>66<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On October 14, 2015, Epps welcomed his third child, a baby boy named Halo.<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>67<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On August 18, 2018, Epps married his longtime girlfriend and mother of his three children, Kesha Ward.<sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>68<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Legal_issues">Legal issues</h2></div> <p>At the age of 15, Epps received a conviction for <a href="/wiki/Felony" title="Felony">felony</a> <a href="/wiki/Cocaine" title="Cocaine">cocaine</a> possession.<sup id="cite_ref-69" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-69"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On February 14, 2013, authorities arrested him in <a href="/wiki/Maryland" title="Maryland">Maryland</a> for <a href="/wiki/Cannabis_(drug)" title="Cannabis (drug)">marijuana</a> possession while he was en route to a concert at <a href="/wiki/University_of_Maryland_Eastern_Shore" title="University of Maryland Eastern Shore">UMES</a>. He was then cited and released.<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>70<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On June 11, 2013, authorities arrested Epps while he was on board a departing flight at <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_International_Airport" title="Los Angeles International Airport">LAX airport</a> for possession of a controlled substance. TSA agents discovered <a href="/wiki/Cannabis_(drug)" title="Cannabis (drug)">marijuana</a> and <a href="/wiki/Promethazine" title="Promethazine">promethazine</a> in his checked bag. Authorities booked him and charged him with felony narcotics possession. Later that day, he posted a $10,000 bond and was released. He was due back in court on June 21, 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-71" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-71"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>71<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Two days prior, reports indicated that he was reportedly robbed at gunpoint outside a <a href="/wiki/Medical_cannabis" title="Medical cannabis">medical marijuana</a> dispensary in <a href="/wiki/San_Francisco" title="San Francisco">San Francisco</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-72" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-72"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>72<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Just before midnight on August 21, 2013, Epps' tour bus was pulled over in <a href="/wiki/Oklahoma_City" title="Oklahoma City">Oklahoma City, Oklahoma</a>, because the passenger side taillights were out. The arresting officer reported that he smelled <a href="/wiki/Cannabis_(drug)" title="Cannabis (drug)">marijuana</a> and saw smoke through the open door of the bus after he had stopped and pulled over the bus. The driver of the bus shut the door and told officers he was not authorized to allow them on the bus. The officer said the <a href="/wiki/Marijuana" class="mw-redirect" title="Marijuana">marijuana</a> smell gave him probable cause to search, but the driver refused to open the door. After many attempts to enter, the bus was towed with the men still aboard to the police training center in Oklahoma City. The officers obtained a search warrant, and the 10 men, including Epps, got off the bus. Police discovered two semi-automatic pistols and a 12-gauge pump shotgun, along with some prescription painkillers and marijuana residue, on the tour bus according to papers filed at <a href="/wiki/Oklahoma_County,_Oklahoma" title="Oklahoma County, Oklahoma">Oklahoma County</a> District Court.<sup id="cite_ref-73" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-73"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>73<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Business_ventures">Business ventures</h2></div> <p>In October 2016, Epps opened a line of hoodies called CEO Millionaires, or Create Every Opportunity Millionaires.<sup id="cite_ref-74" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-74"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>74<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He also has his own line of sweaters called "Dabbing Sweaters."<sup id="cite_ref-75" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-75"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>75<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On May 10, 2019, the <a href="/wiki/Atlanta_Hawks" title="Atlanta Hawks">Atlanta Hawks</a> announced that 2 Chainz had acquired a minority ownership stake in the team's <a href="/wiki/NBA_G_League" title="NBA G League">NBA G League</a> affiliate, the <a href="/wiki/College_Park_Skyhawks" title="College Park Skyhawks">College Park Skyhawks</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-76" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-76"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>76<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Discography">Discography</h2></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/2_Chainz_discography" title="2 Chainz discography">2 Chainz discography</a></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/Playaz_Circle_discography" class="mw-redirect" title="Playaz Circle discography">Playaz Circle discography</a></div> <p><b>Studio albums</b> </p> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story" title="Based on a T.R.U. Story">Based on a T.R.U. Story</a></i> (2012)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time" title="B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time">B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</a></i> (2013)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></i> (2016)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a></i> (2017)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" title="Rap or Go to the League">Rap or Go to the League</a> </i> (2019)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/So_Help_Me_God!" title="So Help Me God!">So Help Me God!</a></i> (2020)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Dope_Don%27t_Sell_Itself" title="Dope Don't Sell Itself">Dope Don't Sell Itself</a></i> (2022)</li></ul> <p><b>Collaborative albums</b> </p> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/No_Face_No_Case" title="No Face No Case">No Face No Case</a></i> (with The Real University) (2020)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Welcome_2_Collegrove" title="Welcome 2 Collegrove">Welcome 2 Collegrove</a></i> (with <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>) (2023)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="The_Real_University">The Real University</h2></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1257001546"><table class="infobox vcard"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above fn org" style="background-color: LightBlue">The Real University<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(aka T.R.U., The Real U)</span></th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Parent company</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Warner_Music_Group" title="Warner Music Group">Warner Music Group</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Founded</th><td class="infobox-data">2015</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Founder</th><td class="infobox-data agent">2 Chainz (CEO)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Status</th><td class="infobox-data">Active</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Distributor(s)</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Atlantic_Records" title="Atlantic Records">Atlantic</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Country of origin</th><td class="infobox-data">United States</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Location</th><td class="infobox-data label">Atlanta, Georgia</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>On January 6, 2015, 2 Chainz announced that he was starting his own independent record label, "The Real University" (also known as "T.R.U." or "The Real U").<sup id="cite_ref-77" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-77"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>77<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-78" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-78"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>78<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The announcement also revealed that frequent collaborators Cap.1 and Skooly were signed. Additionally, they signed former <a href="/wiki/Young_Money" class="mw-redirect" title="Young Money">Young Money</a><sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>79<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>80<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> artist Short Dawg, who is now known as Fresh. They also revealed they would be releasing their debut mixtape, <i>TRU Jack City,</i> on January 27, 2015. On October 4, 2019, 2 Chainz announced that T.R.U. had signed a partnership deal with <a href="/wiki/Atlantic_Records" title="Atlantic Records">Atlantic Records</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-81" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-81"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>81<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Artists">Artists</h3></div> <ul><li>2 Chainz</li> <li>Cap.1</li> <li>Skooly</li> <li>Fresh (formerly known as Short Dawg)</li> <li>C White</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Discography_2">Discography</h3></div> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;">Artist </th> <th scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;">Title </th> <th scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:19em;">Album details </th></tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Cap.1 </th> <th scope="row"><i>Bird Bath EP</i> </th> <td> <ul><li>Released: January 13, 2015<sup id="cite_ref-82" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-82"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>82<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Label: The Real University</li> <li>Format: Digital Download</li></ul> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Filmography">Filmography</h2></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Awards_and_nominations">Awards and nominations</h2></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="BET_Awards">BET Awards</h3></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1222442308">.mw-parser-output .awards-table td:last-child{text-align:center}</style> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;" rowspan="8"><a href="/wiki/BET_Awards_2013" title="BET Awards 2013">2013</a> </td> <td>2 Chainz </td> <td>Best Male Hip-Hop Artist </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">"<a href="/wiki/Mercy_(GOOD_Music_song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mercy (GOOD Music song)">Mercy</a>" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="/wiki/Big_Sean" title="Big Sean">Big Sean</a> and <a href="/wiki/Pusha_T" title="Pusha T">Pusha T</a>)</small> </td> <td>Video of the Year </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Best Collaboration </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">"<a href="/wiki/No_Lie_(2_Chainz_song)" title="No Lie (2 Chainz song)">No Lie</a>" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a>)</small> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Video of the Year </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="3">"<a href="/wiki/Fuckin%27_Problems" title="Fuckin' Problems">Fuckin' Problems</a>" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/ASAP_Rocky" title="ASAP Rocky">A$AP Rocky</a>, Drake and <a href="/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar" title="Kendrick Lamar">Kendrick Lamar</a>)</small> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>Best Collaboration </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;"><a href="/wiki/BET_Awards_2016" title="BET Awards 2016">2016</a> </td> <td rowspan="2">2 Chainz & Lil Wayne </td> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/BET_Award_for_Best_Group" title="BET Award for Best Group">Best Duo/Group</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/BET_Awards_2017" title="BET Awards 2017">2017</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>"<a href="/wiki/No_Problem_(Chance_the_Rapper_song)" title="No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)">No Problem</a>" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/Chance_the_Rapper" title="Chance the Rapper">Chance the Rapper</a> and <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a>)</small> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/BET_Award_for_Best_Collaboration" title="BET Award for Best Collaboration">Best Collaboration</a> </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="BET_Hip_Hop_Awards">BET Hip Hop Awards</h3></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="10">2012<sup id="cite_ref-bet_2012_83-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bet_2012-83"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>83<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td rowspan="4">"Mercy" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="/wiki/Big_Sean" title="Big Sean">Big Sean</a> and <a href="/wiki/Pusha_T" title="Pusha T">Pusha T</a>)</small> </td> <td>Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group) </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>Best Club Banger </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Best Hip Hop Video </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">"No Lie" <small>(featuring <a href="/wiki/Drake_(rapper)" class="mw-redirect" title="Drake (rapper)">Drake</a>)</small> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>People's Champ Award </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="7">Himself </td> <td>Rookie of the Year </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>Made You Look Award </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>Hustler of the Year </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">MVP of the Year </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="7"><a href="/wiki/2013_Bet_Hip_Hop_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="2013 Bet Hip Hop Awards">2013</a><sup id="cite_ref-bet_2013_84-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bet_2013-84"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>84<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>Best Live Performer </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>Made You Look Award </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="4">"<a href="/wiki/Fuckin%27_Problems" title="Fuckin' Problems">Fuckin' Problems</a>"<br /><small>(with <a href="/wiki/ASAP_Rocky" title="ASAP Rocky">A$AP Rocky</a>, Drake and <a href="/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar" title="Kendrick Lamar">Kendrick Lamar</a>)</small> </td> <td>Best Hip Hop Video </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group) </td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>Best Club Banger </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>People's Champ Award </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/2016_BET_Hip_Hop_Awards" title="2016 BET Hip Hop Awards">2016</a><sup id="cite_ref-85" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-85"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td>"<a href="/wiki/Watch_Out_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Watch Out (2 Chainz song)">Watch Out</a>" </td> <td>Best Hip Hop Video </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td>"<a href="/wiki/No_Problem_(Chance_the_Rapper_song)" title="No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)">No Problem</a>" </td> <td>Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Grammy_Awards">Grammy Awards</h3></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"><a href="/wiki/55th_Annual_Grammy_Awards" title="55th Annual Grammy Awards">2013</a><sup id="cite_ref-86" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story" title="Based on a T.R.U. Story">Based on a T.R.U. Story</a></i> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Best_Rap_Album" class="mw-redirect" title="Best Rap Album">Best Rap Album</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">"<a href="/wiki/Mercy_(GOOD_Music_song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mercy (GOOD Music song)">Mercy</a>" <small>(with <a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="/wiki/Big_Sean" title="Big Sean">Big Sean</a> and <a href="/wiki/Pusha_T" title="Pusha T">Pusha T</a>)</small> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Best_Rap_Performance" class="mw-redirect" title="Best Rap Performance">Best Rap Performance</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="3"><a href="/wiki/Best_Rap_Song" class="mw-redirect" title="Best Rap Song">Best Rap Song</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; 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REALigion</a></i> (2011)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Daniel_Son;_Necklace_Don" title="Daniel Son; Necklace Don">Daniel Son; Necklace Don</a></i> (2016)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Related articles</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Playaz_Circle" title="Playaz Circle">Playaz Circle</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Disturbing_tha_Peace" title="Disturbing tha Peace">Disturbing tha Peace</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236075235"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1256394678"></div><div role="navigation" class="navbox navbox-musical-artist navbox-musical-artist-solo" aria-labelledby="2_Chainz_songs" style="padding:3px"><table class="nowraplinks vcard hlist mw-collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner" style="border-spacing:0;background:transparent;color:inherit"><tbody><tr><th scope="col" class="navbox-title" colspan="2"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239400231"><div class="navbar plainlinks hlist navbar-mini"><ul><li class="nv-view"><a href="/wiki/Template:2_Chainz_songs" title="Template:2 Chainz songs"><abbr title="View this template">v</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-talk"><a href="/wiki/Template_talk:2_Chainz_songs" title="Template talk:2 Chainz songs"><abbr title="Discuss this template">t</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-edit"><a href="/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2_Chainz_songs" title="Special:EditPage/Template:2 Chainz songs"><abbr title="Edit this template">e</abbr></a></li></ul></div><div id="2_Chainz_songs" class="fn" style="font-size:114%;margin:0 4em"><a class="mw-selflink selflink">2 Chainz</a> songs</div></th></tr><tr><td class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/2_Chainz_discography" title="2 Chainz discography">Discography</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/Based_on_a_T.R.U._Story" title="Based on a T.R.U. Story">Based on a T.R.U. Story</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/No_Lie_(2_Chainz_song)" title="No Lie (2 Chainz song)">No Lie</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Birthday_Song_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Birthday Song (2 Chainz song)">Birthday Song</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/I%27m_Different_(2_Chainz_song)" title="I'm Different (2 Chainz song)">I'm Different</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Riot_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Riot (2 Chainz song)">Riot</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/B.O.A.T.S._II:_Me_Time" title="B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time">B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Feds_Watching" title="Feds Watching">Feds Watching</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Where_U_Been%3F_(song)" title="Where U Been? (song)">Where U Been?</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/I_Do_It_(2_Chainz_song)" title="I Do It (2 Chainz song)">I Do It</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Used_2" title="Used 2">Used 2</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Netflix_(song)" title="Netflix (song)">Netflix</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/We_Own_It_(Fast_%26_Furious)" title="We Own It (Fast & Furious)">We Own It (Fast & Furious)</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/ColleGrove" title="ColleGrove">ColleGrove</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Watch_Out_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Watch Out (2 Chainz song)">Watch Out</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/Pretty_Girls_Like_Trap_Music" title="Pretty Girls Like Trap Music">Pretty Girls Like Trap Music</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Big_Amount" title="Big Amount">Big Amount</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Good_Drank" title="Good Drank">Good Drank</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/It%27s_a_Vibe" title="It's a Vibe">It's a Vibe</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/4_AM_(2_Chainz_song)" title="4 AM (2 Chainz song)">4 AM</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/Rap_or_Go_to_the_League" title="Rap or Go to the League">Rap or Go to the League</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Rule_the_World_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Rule the World (2 Chainz song)">Rule the World</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i><a href="/wiki/Welcome_2_Collegrove" title="Welcome 2 Collegrove">Welcome 2 Collegrove</a></i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Presha" title="Presha">Presha</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Long_Story_Short_(2_Chainz_and_Lil_Wayne_song)" title="Long Story Short (2 Chainz and Lil Wayne song)">Long Story Short</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Transparency_(song)" title="Transparency (song)">Transparency</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other singles</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Mercy_(Kanye_West_song)" title="Mercy (Kanye West song)">Mercy</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Champions_(GOOD_Music_song)" title="Champions (GOOD Music song)">Champions</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Gang_Up" title="Gang Up">Gang Up</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Proud_(2_Chainz_song)" title="Proud (2 Chainz song)">Proud</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Bigger_Than_You" title="Bigger Than You">Bigger Than You</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Baddest_(song)" title="Baddest (song)">Baddest</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Featured singles</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Beez_in_the_Trap" title="Beez in the Trap">Beez in the Trap</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Breakfast_(Syrup)" title="Breakfast (Syrup)">Breakfast (Syrup)</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Sweat_(Ciara_song)" title="Sweat (Ciara song)">Sweat</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/My_Moment_(DJ_Drama_song)" title="My Moment (DJ Drama song)">My Moment</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Do_My_Dance" title="Do My Dance">Do My Dance</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Bandz_a_Make_Her_Dance" title="Bandz a Make Her Dance">Bandz a Make Her Dance</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Fuckin%27_Problems" title="Fuckin' Problems">Fuckin' Problems</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Leggo_(song)" title="Leggo (song)">Leggo</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/R.I.P._(Young_Jeezy_song)" title="R.I.P. (Young Jeezy song)">R.I.P.</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Rich_As_Fuck" title="Rich As Fuck">Rich As Fuck</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Headband_(song)" title="Headband (song)">Headband</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Bubble_Butt" title="Bubble Butt">Bubble Butt (Remix)</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/When_I_Feel_Like_It" title="When I Feel Like It">When I Feel Like It</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/My_Story_(R._Kelly_song)" title="My Story (R. Kelly song)">My Story</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Talk_Dirty_(Jason_Derulo_song)" title="Talk Dirty (Jason Derulo song)">Talk Dirty</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Give_It_2_U" title="Give It 2 U">Give It 2 U (Remix)</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Trampoline_(Tinie_Tempah_song)" title="Trampoline (Tinie Tempah song)">Trampoline</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/All_Me_(Drake_song)" title="All Me (Drake song)">All Me</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Cut_Her_Off" title="Cut Her Off">Cut Her Off</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Only_That_Real" title="Only That Real">Only That Real</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/24_Hours_(TeeFlii_song)" title="24 Hours (TeeFlii song)">24 Hours</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Burnin%27_Up_(Jessie_J_song)" title="Burnin' Up (Jessie J song)">Burnin' Up</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Mama_Ain%27t_Proud" title="Mama Ain't Proud">Mama Ain't Proud</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Hood_Go_Crazy" title="Hood Go Crazy">Hood Go Crazy</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Double_Tap_(Jordin_Sparks_song)" title="Double Tap (Jordin Sparks song)">Double Tap</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/3500" title="3500">3500</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/No_Problem_(Chance_the_Rapper_song)" title="No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)">No Problem</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Castro_(song)" title="Castro (song)">Castro</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Accelerate_(Christina_Aguilera_song)" title="Accelerate (Christina Aguilera song)">Accelerate</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Big_Bank" title="Big Bank">Big Bank</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Nah_Nah_Nah" title="Nah Nah Nah">Nah Nah Nah (Remix)</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other songs</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Ali_Bomaye" title="Ali Bomaye">Ali Bomaye</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/What_They_Want_(Schoolboy_Q_song)" title="What They Want (Schoolboy Q song)">What They Want</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Chloraseptic_(song)" title="Chloraseptic (song)">Chloraseptic</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><td class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div> <ul><li><b><span class="noviewer" typeof="mw:File"><span title="Category"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/16px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="16" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/23px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/31px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="180" data-file-height="185" /></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Category:2_Chainz" title="Category:2 Chainz">Category</a> </b></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" 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title="Ludacris">Ludacris</a> and <a href="/wiki/Mary_J._Blige" title="Mary J. Blige">Mary J. Blige</a> (2007)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kanye_West" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a> and <a href="/wiki/T-Pain" title="T-Pain">T-Pain</a> (2008)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jamie_Foxx" title="Jamie Foxx">Jamie Foxx</a> and <a href="/wiki/T-Pain" title="T-Pain">T-Pain</a> (2009)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jay-Z" title="Jay-Z">Jay-Z</a> and <a href="/wiki/Alicia_Keys" title="Alicia Keys">Alicia Keys</a> (2010)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Chris_Brown" title="Chris Brown">Chris Brown</a>, <a href="/wiki/Busta_Rhymes" title="Busta Rhymes">Busta Rhymes</a> and <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a> (2011)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Wale_(rapper)" title="Wale (rapper)">Wale</a> and <a href="/wiki/Miguel_(singer)" title="Miguel (singer)">Miguel</a> (2012)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/ASAP_Rocky" title="ASAP Rocky">ASAP Rocky</a>, <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a>, <a class="mw-selflink selflink">2 Chainz</a> and <a href="/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar" title="Kendrick Lamar">Kendrick Lamar</a> (2013)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9" title="Beyoncé">Beyoncé</a> and <a href="/wiki/Jay-Z" title="Jay-Z">Jay-Z</a> (2014)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Common_(rapper)" title="Common (rapper)">Common</a> and <a href="/wiki/John_Legend" title="John Legend">John Legend</a> (2015)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rihanna" title="Rihanna">Rihanna</a> and <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a> (2016)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Chance_the_Rapper" title="Chance the Rapper">Chance the Rapper</a>, <a class="mw-selflink selflink">2 Chainz</a> and <a href="/wiki/Lil_Wayne" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a> (2017)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/DJ_Khaled" title="DJ Khaled">DJ Khaled</a>, <a href="/wiki/Rihanna" title="Rihanna">Rihanna</a> and <a href="/wiki/Bryson_Tiller" title="Bryson Tiller">Bryson Tiller</a> (2018)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Travis_Scott" title="Travis Scott">Travis Scott</a> and <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a> (2019)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Chris_Brown" title="Chris Brown">Chris Brown</a> and <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a> (2020)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cardi_B" title="Cardi B">Cardi B</a> and <a href="/wiki/Megan_Thee_Stallion" title="Megan Thee Stallion">Megan Thee Stallion</a> (2021)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Wizkid" title="Wizkid">Wizkid</a>, <a href="/wiki/Justin_Bieber" title="Justin Bieber">Justin Bieber</a> and <a href="/wiki/Tems" title="Tems">Tems</a> (2022)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Future_(rapper)" title="Future (rapper)">Future</a>, <a href="/wiki/Drake_(musician)" title="Drake (musician)">Drake</a> and <a href="/wiki/Tems" title="Tems">Tems</a> (2023)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Lil_Durk" title="Lil Durk">Lil Durk</a> and <a href="/wiki/J._Cole" title="J. 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