By Stranga The Great Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Four years ago, 2 Chainz gained the attention of the mainstream world with his mixtapes. The world knew him as Tity Boi, Ludacris' trusty sidekick. There was also Playaz Circle and their one hit, "Duffle Bag Boy," featuring Lil Wayne. 166814
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2 Chainz announces “B.O.A.T.S. III” on Twitter
By Stranga The Great Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer So far, 2 Chainz is living up to his promise to come out with a new album every year and he is riding that Based on a T.R.U. Story series. In 2012, 2 Chainz had a lot of success with the original version of
2 Chainz talks going mainstream and already working on his third album with Hot 93.7 [VIDEO]
By Fio Borrelli Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Most people are now just realizing 2 Chainz is Tity Boi from Playaz Circle, "Duffle Bag Boy" fame. Then, even few of those people realize Tity Boi kept himself going after the brief 2007-2009 run. Tity Boi became a mixtape fixture and his momentum
2 Chainz talks being disappointed in “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” record sales with Power 99 [VIDEO]
By DJ Louie Styles Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Everybody wants to come into the game strong, but it's usually hard to top that original offering. When it comes to 2 Chainz, it's difficult to classify Based on a T.R.U. Story as his debut album because his mixtapes were just like albums. But,
Album Review: 2 Chainz – “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time”
By Preemo Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer It's always hard to follow up the original with a sequel, but that didn't stop 2 Chainz from deciding to follow up Based on a T.R.U. Story with a sequel. Revamping the title of the album, 2 Chainz returned with B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, which came out
2 Chainz explains “B.O.A.T.S. II” album cover with Power 106
By Agustin A. Igelsias Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Starting at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2013, 2 Chainz has been a man on a mission. When the year of 2013 rolled in, 2 Chainz made plans to drop his sophomore album. Riding the success of his debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story,
2 Chainz talks features/charging artists, “Me Time,” and focus with “The Breakfast Club” [VIDEO]
By K.B. Tindal Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Out of all the rappers in the game, 2 Chainz probably was the hottest rapper in the game last year. He is still riding the wave of his Based on a T.R.U. Story debut, while working on his sophomore album, Me Time. A sequel to his
2 Chainz talks Ludacris, “swag rap,” and more with Hot 97 [VIDEO]
By K.B. Tindal Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Following up last summer's Based on a T.R.U. Story, 2 Chainz is set to return with his sophomore album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time. This new album is to be released on September 10 and there is a lot of momentum behind 2 Chainz. He teamed up
2 Chainz talks “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” album title with MTV News [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer In a short period of time, 2 Chainz has come a long way. He topped the game with his debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. Met with positive reviews, 2 Chainz scored a gold plaque with his album and now he is
Footage surfaces of 2 Chainz getting robbed in San Francisco [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer There has to be at least one negative in a world full of positives. Few rappers have been a source of as much inspiration as 2 Chainz has. Last year, 2 Chainz released his breakout debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. While