2 Chainz

Tauheed Epps, widely recognized by his stage name 2 Chainz, was born on September 12, 1977, in College Park, Georgia. He first gained prominence as part of the Southern hip-hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside Earl 'Dolla Boy' Conyers. The duo made waves in the music industry after signing with Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, achieving notable success with their 2007 hit single 'Duffle Bag Boy,' featuring Lil Wayne.

In February 2012, Epps embarked on a solo career by signing with Def Jam Recordings, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. His breakthrough came with a guest appearance on Kanye West's single 'Mercy,' which marked his debut on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number thirteen. His first studio album, 'Based on a T.R.U. Story,' released in 2012, included double platinum hits like 'No Lie' featuring Drake and 'Birthday Song' featuring Kanye West, and topped the Billboard 200 chart.

Following his debut, 2 Chainz released several albums, including 'B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time' in 2013, which featured the single 'Feds Watching' with Pharrell Williams. His subsequent works, such as 'ColleGrove,' 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,' and 'Rap or Go to the League,' received moderate commercial success. In 2023, he collaborated with Lil Wayne on the album 'Welcome 2 Collegrove' before parting ways with Def Jam in 2024.

Throughout his career, Epps has garnered significant accolades, including a Grammy Award from six nominations, with his collaboration on Chance the Rapper's 'No Problem' winning Best Rap Performance. He has also received three BET Awards from eleven nominations and five BET Hip Hop Awards from nineteen nominations. In addition to his music career, he hosted Vice TV's reality series 'Most Expensivest,' which aired for four seasons and showcased luxury consumer goods.