Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is a well-known American rapper and hip hop performer. He began his musical career with the hip hop combo Playaz Circle, which he formed with a high school classmate. ‘Supply & Demand,’ their first album, was a mediocre success. ‘Based on a T.R.U. Story,’ Epps’ debut studio album, was released later. It was a huge hit in the United States, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Within the first week, 147,000 copies were sold! He hasn’t looked back since the success of this album, and he has risen to become one of the best rappers in the United States. He has received six Grammy nominations so far, one of which he won for his song “No Problem.” In 2013, he sparked outrage when he was caught on board a departing flight at the Los Angeles International Airport for having marijuana and promethazine in his backpack. His run-ins with the police, on the other hand, have had no impact on his popularity. ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ his fourth and most recent studio album, was released in June 2017.
Childhood and Adolescence
Tauheed Epps was born in the United States on September 12, 1977, in College Park, Georgia. He had a tough childhood, as his father was in and out of prison multiple times, and he was primarily reared by his mother alone.
He attended North Clayton High School and played basketball there. He peddled narcotics as a teenager despite being a decent student. He was arrested for drug possession when he was fifteen years old. He began his education at Alabama State University before transferring to Virginia State University.
Career of 2 Chainz
Tauheed Epps and a high school friend established the hip hop duo Playaz Circle and began playing tracks. The duo soon made friends with and performed with Ludacris, a well-known rapper.
The duo’s debut album, ‘Supply & Demand,’ was published in 2007. It was well-received, debuting at number 27 on the Billboard 200. Within the first week, it had sold over 26,000 copies. However, it fell to number 79 on the Billboard 200 in the second week.
In March 2012, Epps, who had taken on the stage moniker “2 Chainz,” released his debut studio album. He released the album’s lead single, ‘No Lie,’ two months later, which featured Drake, a well-known Canadian rapper. The song was a commercial success, debuting at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling 1.4 million digital copies.
2 Chainz’s album ‘Based on a T.R.U. narrative’ was released in August of the same year. The album, which featured guest appearances from Drake, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
In September 2013, his second album, ‘B.O.A.T.S. II,’ was released. The record, like his debut, was a big success, peaking at third place on the US Billboard 200. Within the first week, 63,000 copies were sold.
ColleGrove, his third studio album, was similarly a huge hit when it was released in March 2016. It debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ his most recent album, was published in June 2017. Critics praised the album, which featured guest appearances from celebrities such as Drake, Pharrell Williams, and Travis Scott.
Major Projects of 2 Chainz
Based on a T.R.U. Story, 2 Chainz’s debut studio album, is widely regarded as both his first big work and his most successful. The album was a huge hit, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 and selling 147,000 copies in less than a week. It finally sold 623,000 copies throughout the course of the year. The album was also nominated for ‘Best Rap Album’ at the 55th Grammy Awards, featuring popular singles like ‘No Lie,’ ‘Birthday Song,’ and ‘I’m Different.’ The majority of the reviews were negative.
2 Chainz’s second studio album, ‘B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time,’ is also one of his most essential efforts. The album was a great hit, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200. Within the first week, 63,000 copies were sold. Hit singles included ‘Feds Watching,’ ‘Where U Been,’ and ‘NetFlix.’ It was also popular in a few other countries, including Canada, where it debuted at number 11 on the Canadian albums chart. The majority of critics gave it positive reviews.
Achievements & Awards
2 Chainz has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning one for his 2016 smash song ‘No Problem,’ which was nominated in the category of ‘Best Rap Performance.’
He’s also been nominated for a number of BET Hip Hop awards, winning five of them, including Rookie of the Year in 2012.
In 2012, he won the Soul Train Award for ‘Best Hip Hop Song of the Year’ for his song ‘Mercy.’
Personal Life of 2 Chainz
In 2013, Chainz married Kesha Ward. Heaven, Harmony, and Halo are the couple’s three children.
Despite having a great profession, he is well-known for his legal troubles. He’s been arrested for narcotics possession several times.
Estimated Net Worth
2 Chainz is a hip hop recording artist from the United States with a net worth of $9 million. 2 Chainz, formerly known as Tity Boi, has established himself as one of the most well-known rappers of the current age, particularly among southern musicians. The rapper is known for wearing two chains around his neck, but he frequently wears up to seven. Aside from rapping, 2 Chainz is an entrepreneur who has dabbled in a variety of businesses during his career.