Pop Music by 2 Chainz
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2 Chainz is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He has released five studio albums, with his most recent being Pretty Girls Like Trap Music in 2017. He is also known for his singles “No Lie” and “Birthday Song”, as well as his feature on Kanye West’s “Mercy”.
2 Chainz’s musical style
2 Chainz is an American rapper who has been in the music industry since 1997. He is known for his unique musical style, which is a mix of trap and pop music. His music is often characterized by its catchy hooks and club-friendly beats.
His songs’ content
2 Chainz often raps about his lavish lifestyle, material possessions, drug use, and promiscuous sex. He has been criticized for his lyrical content, which many believe is excessively vulgar. In an interview with GQ, he addressed the criticism: “I’m not going to dumb down my lyrics just because certain people might be offended by it…I’m not catering to anybody.”
His musical collaborators
2 Chainz has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Kanye West, Drake, and Lil Wayne. He has also been featured on tracks by other well-known artists such as Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber. 2 Chainz’s musical style is a mix of hip hop and pop, with a heavy focus on drug use and hedonistic lifestyles.
2 Chainz’s commercial success
2 Chainz’s album “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music” debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 86,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It is his highest-charting album on the Billboard 200 to date. The album was supported by four singles: “Good Drank”, “It’s a Vibe”, “Riverdale Rd” and “4 AM”.
His record sales
2 Chainz’s commercial success began in 2012 with the release of his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story, which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album includes the singles “No Lie” and “Where U Been?”. His second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time was released on September 11, 2013, and features the singles “Feds Watching” and “Used 2”.
His awards and nominations
2 Chainz has won multiple awards and nominations, including two BET Hip Hop Awards, three ASCAP Rhythm & Bars Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and six MTV Video Music Awards. He has also been nominated for four Grammy Awards. In 2013, he was featured on Forbes’ list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings, as he earned an estimated $2 million dollars that year. As of 2020, 2 Chainz’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million.
2 Chainz’s personal life
Tauheed Epps, better known as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper, songwriter and media personality. He originally gained recognition as one-half of southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle. Along with his partner Dolla Boy, they released two albums before going solo. In 2012, he released his debut solo album, Based on a T.R.U. Story.
His early life and education
2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia. He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He was arrested several times during his teenage years. In 1996, he was convicted of felony cocaine possession and served seven months in jail. After his release, he decided to change his life and focus on music. He attended Alabama State University on a basketball scholarship, but he dropped out after two years to pursue a career in music.
2 Chainz began his music career in the early 2000s as a member of the rap group Playaz Circle. The group released its debut album in 2007 and had a hit single with “Duffle Bag Boy.” 2 Chainz left the group in 2010 to pursue a solo career. His debut solo album, “Based on a T.R.U. Story,” was released in 2012 and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single, “No Lie,” featuring Drake, was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 2 Chainz has released two more studio albums, “B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time” (2013) and “Collegrove” (2016), both of which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
His criminal record
2 Chainz was arrested in Georgia in 2013 on felony drug charges, but the charges were later dropped. He was also arrested in Maryland in 2012 for disorderly conduct, but that charge was also dropped.
