2 Chainz – Bio, Net Worth, Height
| contour: | Double Chain Master |
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| age: | 44 years old |
| high: | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Profession: | Rapper |
| net worth: | $9 million |
| status: | live |
origin
2 Chainz is an American rapper and a member of the hip-hop duo Playaz Circle. He was formerly known as Tity Boi. His studio albums include TRU Based Stories (2012), BOATS II: Me Time (2013) and Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017). 2 Chainz was born on September 12, 1977 in Tauheed Epps, College Park, Georgia. He has a younger brother named Dimatri. Epps attended North Clayton High School, followed by Alabama State University. He played college basketball and college basketball.
Profession
2 Chainz and rapper Dolla Boy formed the hip-hop duo “Playaz Circle” in 1997. His nickname at the time was “Tity Boi”. Their first major project “United We Stand, United We Fall” was released independently in 2002. Playaz Circle later signed with Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace Records. Their debut studio album, Supply & Demand, was released in October 2007. It reached number one on the Top Rap Albums chart and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features “Duffle Bag Boy” by Lil Wayne and “Betta Knock” by Ludacris. Playaz Circle’s second album, Flight 360: The Takeoff, was released in September 2009. Special guests include Bobby V, Raekwon, CeeLo Green and R&B group Jagged Edge.
Epps changed his name from “Tity Boi” to “2 Chainz” to commemorate the start of his solo career. He has released 4 studio albums, 7 mixtapes and several singles. His notable mixtapes include TRU REALigion (2011), Daniel Son; Necklace Don (2016) and Hibachi Lunch (2016). His debut studio album, Based on the TRU Story, was released in August 2012 by Def Jam Recordings. It has sold over 600,000 copies and is certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was led by Drake’s single “No Lie”, Kanye West’s “Birthday Song” and “I’m Different”. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. It was also named the 25th best hip-hop album of 2012 by Spin Magazine.
In September 2013, 2 Chainz released his second album BOATS II: Me Time. It sold 63,000 copies in its opening week. The album was supported by Pharrell Williams’ single “Feds Watching”. Production by Mike Will Made It, Diplo, Drumma Boy and a few others. 2 Chainz’s other albums include ColleGrove (2016) and Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017). Both albums sold far less than his first two solo projects.
personal
2 Chainz is 6 feet 4 inches tall and of African American ancestry. His net worth is about $9 million. He charges $100,000 for guest poetry. In addition to music, he also sells online merchandise including tops, shorts, hats, autographed CDs/vinyl records and accessories. These include his clothing lines “CEO Millionaires” and “Dabbing Sweaters”.
2 Chainz has three children, Heaven, Harmony and Halo Epps. He proposed to his girlfriend Nakesha Ward in 2013. The couple has since tied the knot.
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2 Chainz real name, birthday, wiki
| real name: | Touhid Epps |
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| Birthday: | September 12, 1977 |
| age: | 44 years old |
| place of birth: | University Park, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac: | Virgo |
| high: | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Profession: | Rapper |
| Active for several years: | 1997-present |
| net worth: | $9 million |
| marriage: | Kesha Ward |
| Death instrument: | live |
