2 Chainz Lyrics - Discography

207 American Rapper

Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977) was born in College Park, Georgia, United States. He is an American rapper. He is professionally known as 2 Chainz. He initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers.

The duo was signed to Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, and are best known for their 2007 debut single "Duffle Bag Boy" featuring Lil Wayne.

In 2012, Epps signed a solo record deal with Def Jam Recordings, an imprint of Universal Music Group, marking the start of a successful solo career. His debut studio album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, was released on August 14, 2012, to commercial success despite mixed reviews. The album spawned three successful singles: "No Lie" featuring Drake, "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West, and "I'm Different". All three charted in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified Gold or higher by the RIAA. Additionally, the album was certified Gold.

Following the success of his debut album, Epps released his second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time on September 11, 2013. The album was supported by the lead single "Feds Watching" featuring Pharrell Williams. He subsequently released the albums ColleGrove (2016), Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017), Rap or Go to the League (2019), So Help Me God! (2020), and Dope Don't Sell Itself (2022) before parting ways with Def Jam in 2022.

Aside from music, Epps has ventured into television with his show Most Expensivest on TV network Viceland, which debuted on November 15, 2017, and aired for three seasons. The show takes viewers on a journey to explore some of the most expensive and luxurious items and experiences, from gold-coated food to million-dollar watches.

Epps' success in the music industry is a testament to his talent and dedication. He has proven himself as a versatile rapper who can deliver both commercially successful party anthems and more introspective and socially conscious tracks. With his success in music and television, Epps has established himself as a prominent figure in popular culture.