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15 Things you don’t know about 2 Chainz
- His real name is Tauheed Epps
- He was previously known as Tity Boi because he was an only child and got all the breastmilk to himself.
- He was first known for being one half of the hip hop duo Playaz Circle
- He attended North Clayton High School with R&B singer Monica
- He attended college at the University of Alabama State on an athletic scholarship.
- 2 Face left Ludacris’ Disturbing tha Peace, a move he claimed was taken in order to advance his career
- Ludacris was initially reluctant to allow Epps to leave the label (as he felt Epps could still prove financially successful) but he eventually accepted the decision
- Throughout 2 Chainz career, critics and fans alike have speculated the pseudonym “Tity Boi” was meant to be derogatory towards women.
- 2 Chainz decided to change his stage name to 2 Chainz as he perceived it to be more “family friendly”
- Kanye West twitted that 2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he’s G.O.O.D!!!!!” However Epps later denied those rumors, saying: “He just said I’m good, like I’m ill. But we was talking and I think I was jeopardizing my brand sometimes by doing the homeboy special. So I think he felt like we should just put that out there that we ain’t doing no more of that.”
- He was nominated for 13 BET Hip Hop Awards, bringing home 4 trophies.
- He is married Keisha Epps
- LeBron James listens to 2 Chainz before games, and likes the rapper’s stuff so much that he sends 2 Chainz his newest kicks in advance and even gave him a shout-out at the All-Star Game.
- He is one of the most featured artists in year 2012 and 2013
- 2 Chainz was a standout basketball player and attended college at the University of Alabama State
