2 Chainz
2 Chainz is a rapper from College Park, Georgia, whose work spans Atlanta trap, albums with Lil Wayne and The Alchemist, television and a memoir about faith and family.
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Overview
- Real name
- Tauheed Epps
- From
- College Park, Georgia
- Early rap name
- Tity Boi
- First group
- Playaz Circle, with Dolla Boy
- Solo breakthrough
- Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012)
- Grammy win
- Best Rap Performance for “No Problem” (2017)
Mini bio
How it started.
Tauheed Epps grew up on Atlanta’s Southside and played basketball at Alabama State before committing to music. As Tity Boi, he formed Playaz Circle with Dolla Boy. Ludacris signed the duo to Disturbing Tha Peace, and their 2007 song “Duffle Bag Boy,” featuring Lil Wayne, introduced them to a wider audience.
Finding his own lane.
After leaving the label in 2010, he built momentum through solo mixtapes and guest verses, then signed with Def Jam in 2012. His debut, Based on a T.R.U. Story, brought together “No Lie,” “Birthday Song” and “I’m Different.” Pretty Girls Like Trap Music followed in 2017, with songs including “It’s a Vibe” and “4 AM.”
A familiar collaborator.
His work with Lil Wayne stretches from Playaz Circle to Welcome 2 Collegrove. He also shares the 2017 Grammy for Best Rap Performance with Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne for “No Problem.” On television, he hosts VICE’s Most Expensivest, exploring extravagant products and experiences.
More ways to tell the story.
In 2025 he made Life Is Beautiful with Larry June and The Alchemist and co-wrote and co-produced the short film Red Clay. His 2026 memoir, The Voice in My Head Is God, turns to faith and his upbringing. He also co-hosts Me & Halo with his son, making family conversations part of his public work.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2025Red Clay (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack)Primary artist
- 2025Life Is BeautifulCo-lead artist with Larry June and The Alchemist
- 2023Welcome 2 CollegroveCo-lead artist with Lil Wayne
- 2017Pretty Girls Like Trap MusicPrimary artist
- 2012Based on a T.R.U. StoryPrimary artist
Books
- 2026The Voice in My Head Is GodAuthor, with Derrick Harriell
Film
- 2025Red ClayCo-writer and co-producer with Omar Epps
Awards
Quotes
I’m not moved by money the way I used to be. I’m moved by inspiration.2 Chainz, Haute Living
In his October 2026 cover interview, he reflected on how his priorities and creative habits had changed.
Trivia
- Before his rap breakthrough, he played college basketball at Alabama State.
- He told Interview that his early rap name Tity Boi came from a family nickname for him as an only child.
- ColleGrove combines College Park, his hometown, with Hollygrove, Lil Wayne’s neighborhood.
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