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Born
1976

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United States of America

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2 Chainz, born Tauheed K. Epps, is a Southern hip-hop and trap artist whose career spans from underground duo work to mainstream recognition, remaining an active and prolific recording presence through 2025. Operating across multiple independent and major-affiliated imprints, he has built a catalog that reflects both commercial instincts and a deep commitment to the trap genre. Before establishing himself as a solo act, 2 Chainz was one half of the rap duo Playaz Circle, a group discovered by Ludacris and signed to his DTP label. That foundation gave him early industry footing, but his individual profile shifted dramatically in 2012 when he appeared alongside Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and Kid Cudi on "Mercy," the lead single from Kanye's Cruel Summer compilation. The feature introduced him to a global audience and set the stage for a series of breakout solo records. Singles including "Riot," "No Lie" featuring Drake, "I'm Different," and "Birthday Song" became defining moments of early 2010s trap, each reinforcing his sharp lyricism and the commanding delivery that became his trademark. His collaborator roster across his career has included Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and longtime associate Dolla Boy, spanning a broad cross-section of hip-hop's most influential voices. His releases have been distributed and supported through a range of labels, among them Zone 4 Entertainment, Mass Appeal, Diamond Lane Music Group, FUTURISTIC SWAGG ENT., Human Re Sources, and Live Forever Recordings, demonstrating an approach to his career that values independence alongside strategic partnerships. More than a decade into his run as a solo artist, 2 Chainz has continued releasing new material without any sign of creative deceleration. Recent tracks, including See The World featuring BossMan Dlow, DEEP In My Bag, Appreciation, Play Around, and Purple Minnesota confirm that his output remains focused and forward-facing. With active years logged from 2012 through 2025 and an expanding roster of label relationships supporting his work, he stands as a durable and still-evolving force within Southern hip-hop and trap.