2 Chainz

Tauheed Epps, known artistically as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor born on September 12, 1977, in College Park, Georgia, internationally recognized for his music and ability to create songs that connect with global audiences, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary rap and as one of the most successful rappers of his generation. He began his musical career as part of the hip-hop duo Playaz Circle alongside his childhood friend Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers, establishing the foundation for his future success and demonstrating his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. The duo gained recognition with their 2007 debut single, "Duffle Bag Boy", which featured a collaboration with Lil Wayne, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. In 2011, Epps adopted the stage name 2 Chainz and released his mixtape "T.R.U. REALigion", which marked the beginning of his solo career, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In 2012, 2 Chainz signed a solo contract with Def Jam Recordings and released his debut album, "Based on a T.R.U. Story", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. This album included hits such as "No Lie" with Drake and "Birthday Song" with Kanye West, and was certified platinum by the RIAA, consolidating his continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. Throughout his career, he has released several studio albums, including "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time" (2013), which reached number three on the Billboard 200, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. In 2016, he released "ColleGrove" in collaboration with Lil Wayne, followed by "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), consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In November 2023, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne released their first official collaborative album, "Welcome 2 Collegrove", which debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In October 2024, after 22 years with Def Jam, 2 Chainz announced his departure from the record label, declaring himself a "free agent", consolidating his continued success and ability to explore new projects while maintaining his authenticity. In addition to his musical career, 2 Chainz has ventured into television as host of the reality series "Most Expensivest" on Vice TV, where he explores luxury products, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. He has also made appearances on series such as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "2 Broke Girls", consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In his personal life, 2 Chainz has been married to Kesha Ward since 2018, with whom he has three children: Heaven, Harmony, and Halo, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In business terms, in 2016 he launched a clothing line called CEO Millionaires and, in 2019, acquired a minority stake in the NBA G League team, College Park Skyhawks, consolidating his continued success and ability to explore new projects while maintaining his authenticity. 2 Chainz has been recognized for his ability to create music that connects with global audiences and for maintaining a close relationship with his fans, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. His influence transcends music, establishing himself as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as one of the most successful rappers of his generation. 2 Chainz continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of rap and music in general, establishing himself as one of the most successful rappers of his generation, with a career that has demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using his platform to create a positive impact on the world.