concert tour, he would reenter the studio. [11] Following the release of an independent album titled United We Stand, United We Fall (2002),[10] the duo were introduced to fellow Atlanta rapper Ludacris, when he moved into their College Park apartment complex, whilst he was acting as a DJ. College basketball career . In 2017, Epps released his fourth studio album titled Pretty Girls Like Trap Music on June 16 by Def Jam Recordings. [7], When asked by Rolling Stone about longstanding rumors that he had graduated from Alabama State with a 4.0 GPA, which had been widely reported on many sources including Wikipedia, 2 Chainz said: "Don't believe anything on Wack-ipedia. Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, owned by Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps and Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, is in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hills neighborhood near … [59], In October 2016, he opened a line of hoodies called CEO Millionaires or Create Every Opportunity Millionaires. Check out our location and hours, and latest menu with photos and reviews. The … Epp's has sometimes faced criticism of sexism for his original pseudonym "Tity Boi", although he has repeatedly denied such accusations. [4] The album spawned three successful singles: "No Lie" (featuring Drake), "Birthday Song" (featuring Kanye West), and "I'm Different", all of which charted in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified Gold or higher by the RIAA, along with the album being certified Gold. Cops said that they drove by the restaurant and “noticed that the location was rather loud, busy, and occupied to be operating as a restaurant at that time of night,” according to the police report. According to police, the bad guys jacked 2 Chainz for his cell phone and wallet. 2 #MEtime, "Keith Urban Edges the Weeknd for No. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. I spend my nights recording, in my man cave of sorts. Epps continued his work in 2016 with the August 5, release of mixtape Daniel Son; Necklace Don, a 9 track mixtape that Epps released independently. In a police report from the Georgia State Patrol, a complaint was … But he started running first, and we took off after he took off. [41], On October 23, 2013, Epps revealed that he had begun working on his third studio album immediately following the release of B.O.A.T.S. Instead, he's providing meals for the city's homeless population. During the chase, 2 Chainz stumbles and falls … and one of the gunmen pounces … hovering over the rapper with his gun drawn. "I got into some trouble, went somewhere else, and came back. He was booked and charged with felony narcotics possession. Notable production was done by: Mike Will Made It, K Swisha, Buddah Bless. He stated the content would maintain its edginess while also elevating trap music to a point where everyone can appreciate it. The arresting officer reported that he smelled marijuana and saw smoke through the open door of the bus after he had stopped and pulled over the bus. On February 19, 2018, Epps announced his new album Rap Or Go To The League which was set to be released in 2018. 2 Chainz has been nominated for six Grammy awards, winning Best Rap Performance in 2017 with “No Problem”. Yeezus Non-Leak Upsets Many, Pharrell Reunites W/ “Frontin” Beauty, Kim K Responds To Kanye Cheating Rumors. 2 Chainz has steadfastly denied that he was robbed of his namesake jewelry at gunpoint in San Francisco last weekend. Call us at (404) 941-7907. When he took off running, we took off running. Genetics haha”, “Nobody took Anything from me, i didn’t get shot, I’m not in jail, Don’t know wut else to tell ya. While in high school, he dealt marijuana and was arrested for felony cocaine possession when he was 15 years old. Rapper 2 Chainz was supposed to re-open his Escobar Restaurant in Atlanta for table service on Monday, but instead, he decided to feed the homeless instead. "[8] In fact, he transferred to Virginia State University due to circumstances he was reluctant to speak about. [13] In early 2011, Epps decided to change his stage name to 2 Chainz, as he perceived it to be more "family friendly. The show focuses on 2 Chainz visiting different locations offering the "most expensivest" goods and services. Although Ludacris was initially reluctant to allow Epps to leave the label (as he felt Epps could still prove financially successful), he eventually accepted the decision.[12]. Drake) – Single by 2 Chainz", "2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he's G.O.O.D!!!!! The officer said the marijuana smell gave him probable cause to search, but the driver refused to open the door. ", "2 Chainz Responds To G.O.O.D. We looked at them, we stopped, kinda paused. "[19] On May 30, 2012, Ciara revealed 2 Chainz was featured on "Sweat," the intended first single from her fifth studio album, One Woman Army. Shortly afterwards, Epps left Disturbing tha Peace, a move he claimed was taken in order to advance his career. [60] He also has his own line of sweaters called "Dabbing Sweaters. “We went downtown to San Francisco — it’s broad daylight, like 4:30 in the afternoon. 2:40 PM PT-- That didn't take long.Less than 24 hours after 2 Chainz's business partner and co-owner Snoop Dillard told us they were going to reopen their ATL joints, they're now saying it's … The recent shooting case extends the string of business mishaps for 2 Chainz. [32] He also appeared as himself in the second season (episode 16, titled "...And Just Plane Magic") of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, where he travels on the same private planes as the two main characters. Music: 2 Chainz - Rule The World ft. Ariana Grande It includes 7 songs, and includes features from Lil Boosie, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross and more. In January 2010, Playaz Circle filmed a music video for their single "Big Dawg" featuring Lil Wayne and Birdman at Studio Space Atlanta. On September 24, 2020, 2 Chainz played against Big Boi and his family on the season premiere of the reality game show Celebrity Family Feud. 2 Chainz’ Atlanta restaurant was ordered to close its doors on Monday night for violating COVID-19 guidelines. Out at Restaurant Ten filming a bit of 2 Chainz's private dinner party. The album's production was handled by Diplo, Mike WiLL Made It, Drumma Boy, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. People were walking around and everything — all of a sudden three dudes just jumped out with huge guns, .357 Magnums. And then he said, ‘Give it up. Then all of a sudden these dudes, they just start shooting. Georgia police officers have shut down Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, an Atlanta restaurant owned by rapper 2 Chainz, for allegedly violating social-distancing guidelines in … Rap heavyweight 2 Chainz is helping those in need. The album's estimated release date was April 2013. He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class. 2 Chainz’s Escobar Restaurant was ordered to close by Georgia authorities after throwing a raucous party for Memorial Day. We outchea”, “Bond money https://vine.co/v/bl53YgTOggt”, “Once again if hating, it’s your mama and your dad fault . [39] It was also supported by the single "Used 2," along with the promotional singles "Where U Been?" The album was intended to be the debut album between 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, however, Wayne's ongoing lawsuit with Cash Money Records prevented Wayne from being a primary artist on the album. [56], On June 11, 2013, Epps was arrested while on board a departing flight at LAX airport for possession of a controlled substance after TSA agents found that his checked bag contained marijuana and promethazine. 2 Chainz said "It should be another couple weeks". They pointed the guns at us and we was like ‘Whoa!’ We thought it was a joke for a minute. [48] The album was initially scheduled for release on September 25, 2020, however in the week of its planned release, it was delayed due to sample clearances. I don’t know where they shot at.” (Power 107.5). ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has yet to open the doors of his restaurant, Escobar, to customers, but that does not mean the kitchen is going unused. [62], On January 6, 2015, 2 Chainz announced that he was starting his own independent record label "The Real University" (also known as "T.R.U. Then all we heard was, ‘2 Chainz give it up.’ So we like stood there and didn’t do anything, and we kinda like froze, ’cause we wanted to see if this was real. 2 Chainz is being sued for $10 million by Escobar Inc., a company representing Pablo Escobar's family over the name of his Atlanta restaurants Escobar Restaurant … "[61], On May 10, 2019, the Atlanta Hawks announced that 2 Chainz had acquired a minority ownership stake in the team's NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks. The following August, he released his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. [43] On May 5, 2014, Epps released a brand new EP titled FreeBase for free digital download. ", On January 27, 2016 Epps released an EP titled "Felt Like Cappin" the EP was released via online streaming sites and iTunes, the EP is promoted by the single "Back On That Bullshit" featuring Lil Wayne.[45]. [21] The album was met with mixed reviews, earning a score of 55 on metacritic. Daniel Son; Necklace Don received a 3 out of 5 stars review from XXL magazine. Production was done by Minus, June James, Nonstop, Streetrunner, and more. Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is a renowned American hip-hop and trap artist. On March 24, 2012, Epps announced his debut studio album, whose title he had changed to Based on a T.R.U. Restaurant belonging to 2 Chainz in Atlanta has been instructed to shut its doors to customers while closing out Memorial Day weekend. by After the release of his debut, Based on a T.R.U. Today, both of 2 Chainz restaurant’s Escobar and Tapas locations are slowly making their way back to normal operations, currently operating a takeaway service only. Story", "2 Chainz Might Run for Mayor of College Park, Georgia: Rapper Gets Political", "Five Reasons Why 2 Chainz Should Make A Presidential Bid", "2 Chainz Reveals Album Title, Speaks On Leaving Ludacris' Label", "2 Chainz Opens Up About Why He Was Named 'Tity Boi,' T.R.U. They both opened up a restaurant back in April but didn’t last long because of the virus. Jack Harlow, 2 Chainz and DJ D-Nice will be performing at the upcoming Preakness Live in Baltimore, Maryland. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition for being one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside his longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. Story debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 147,000 copies in its first week. Album production was done by Mike Will Made It, Buddah Bless, Mike Dean, Murda Beatz, and more. 2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia. [15] Since the success of the mixtape, Epps has made numerous guest appearances on tracks by prominent recording artists such as[13] Kanye West ("Mercy") and Nicki Minaj ("Beez in the Trap"). The show was renewed for a 20-episode third season, which aired in early 2019.[46]. According to the documents gathered on Tuesday, May 26, the Rapper’s Escobar Restaurant & Tapas establishment was shut down by state police for violating coronavirus guidelines. "; or "The Real U"). (TMZ). The EP has earned over 200,000 downloads. ColleGrove received decent reviews from critics and fans. Shooting for @milehigh_boysclub . [55] On February 14, 2013, Epps was arrested in Maryland en route to a concert at UMES for marijuana possession. He facilitated his first solo worldwide tour, selling out most of its dates; he was nominated for over 13 BET Hip Hop Awards,[24] bringing home 4 such trophies;[25] he earned The Source Magazine's "Man of the Year" award;[26] he released a collaborative endeavor with ADIDAS,[27] and later Beats By Dre;[28] and he was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album. Realigion Mixtape, and his Use of Codeine Syrup. [37] The album was released, through Def Jam Recordings, on September 10, 2013. The driver of the bus shut the door and told officers he was not authorized to allow them on the bus. League, Mannie Fresh, Wonder Arillo, Da Honorable C-Note and DJ Toomp among others. REALigion, which became his first mixtape to appear on the music charts, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. According to an incident report from the Department of Public Safety, the restaurant's manager for the eatery was cited after public safety officials received complaints that there were too many people inside the restaurant and bar. Each show covers a particular theme, with shows ranging from personal health to extravagant indulgences. In November 2012, he revealed he was three songs deep into his second studio album. On Monday night (May 25), 2 Chainz’s popular Georgia restaurant, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, was ordered to shut its doors following a visit from the Georgia State Police. Epps appears as the primary artist on the album with eight tracks featuring Lil Wayne. [10], Ludacris soon became one of the highest-selling rappers in the Southern United States. [5] He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class. 2 Chainz also collaborated with 8 Rochester rapper "Dale Mahoney" on his mixtape "Jordans&Drugs" in 2012", "2 Chainz Explains His Decision To Drop Tity Boi As A Stage Name, Says 2 Chainz Is More "Family Friendly, "2 Chainz, 'Based on a T.R.U. [58], Just before midnight on August 21, 2013, Epps' tour bus was pulled over in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, because the passenger side taillights were out. Story from its original title of T.R.U. II and Drake at Hot 107.9 Atlanta Birthday Bash", "2 Chainz Is Pissed At The Amount Of Copies His Album Shipped – XXL", "Tracklisting: 2 Chainz – 'B.O.A.T.S. 2 Chainz and his crew immediately scattered — frantically trying to sprint down the street while the gunmen chased after them. [67], 1997–2010: Playaz Circle and Disturbing tha Peace, "Bigger Than You (feat. Story on August 14, 2012, to commercial success despite mixed reviews. So I don’t know what they trying to make it seem like. [11], Their debut album Supply & Demand, was released on October 30, 2007. According to hired muscle Hammer Strength, the entire crew were approached by three gunmen shortly after arriving in California. All they did is they got his wallet, and like I said, he ain’t got no money in his wallet. In February 2012, Epps signed a solo record deal with Def Jam Recordings, an imprint of Universal Music Group. [17] On May 11, it was under speculation that Epps had signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label, after West tweeted: "2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he's G.O.O.D!!!!! We know it was a setup so, that’s why he told the police we will handle it.” (Power 107.5). | 97.9 The Box", "2 Chainz Announces T.R.U. He also stated he had the first single from his third album ready for release and that he still wanted to get Jay-Z featured on the album. Rapper 2 Chainz’s popular Atlanta restaurant was shut down by the Georgia State Police late Monday night, May 25, 2020, for violating social distancing mandates handed down by the governor. [40] It also faired decently commercially, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart selling 63,000 copies in its first week. The company claims 2 Chainz' line of restaurants, Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, illegally uses Escobar's name and likeness. Additionally, they signed former Young Money[65][66] artist Short Dawg, who is now known as Fresh. This includes the Atlanta eatery Escobar, owned by rapper 2 Chainz. to My REALigion,[12] was set for an August 14, 2012, release date. 1 Debut on Billboard 200", "2 Chainz Announces Next Solo Album & Joint Project With Lil Wayne", "Fans Can Enjoy Season 3 of Most Expensivest on Viceland in early 2019", "2 Chainz Says 'ColleGrove 2' with Lil Wayne Is Dropping This Year", "2 Chainz announces new album 'So Help Me God, "2 Chainz Delays 'So Help Me God' Album Release", "2 Chainz Talks Legalization, Voting Rights & Fatherhood", "2 Chainz Reveals Whether He Lets His Children Listen To His Music", "2 Chainz Welcomes Third Child: A Baby Boy", "2 Chainz Marries Longtime Love Kesha Ward in Miami Ceremony (with the Wests in Attendance! II. Rapper 2 Chainz's Escobar Restaurant has been shut down by the Georgia Police for violating COVID-19 guidelines. Story': Rapper Reveals Producers on LP, Speaks on Kanye West", "No Lie (feat. 2 Chainz is taking action. The duo was signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, and are best known for their debut single "Duffle Bag Boy" (featuring Lil Wayne). Along with revealing what items Chainz lost, Hammer said they believe it was a setup. We thought it was a joke. The … His second studio album B.O.A.T.S. A deadly shooting took place at Atlanta's Members Only Lounge, which was launched as a joint venture between rapper 2 Chainz and a local entrepreneur. )", "2 Chainz Arrested in Maryland on Marijuana Charge", "2 Chainz Arrested In LAX For Possession Of Marijuana And Promethazine – XXL", "Rapper 2 Chainz robbed outside S.F. [49] It was then announced for release on November 13, 2020, and was preceded by the release of the single, "Quarantine Thick", featuring Mulatto.[50]. [6] While in high school, he dealt marijuana and was arrested for felony cocaine possession when he was 15 years old. All of a sudden, the next thing you know, 2 Chainz kinda like backed up a little bit. Officers obtained a search warrant and the 10 men, including Epps, got off the bus. [38], B.O.A.T.S. 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The album features prominent producers such as: Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Mike Will Made It, Zaytoven, TM88, Metro Boomin, London on da Track, and more. Epps began working with TV network Viceland on a show called Most Expensivest, which debuted on November 15, 2017 and has aired three seasons. marijuana dispensary", "Oklahoma City police found weapons, painkillers on rapper's tour bus, court papers show", "2 Chainz releases line of sweaters called "Dabbin Sweaters, "Hip-Hop Superstar 2 Chainz To Join Ownership Group Of College Park Skyhawks", "2 Chainz Announces The Real University Label With Mix-tape "Tru Jack City, "2 Chainz Featuring Cap 1 And Young Dolph "Trap House Stalkin" – XXL", "Find Out Why Short Dawg aka Fre$h Is No Longer With Young Money!! That was then," he said. Police discovered two semi-automatic pistols and a 12-gauge pump shotgun, along with some prescription painkillers and marijuana residue, on the tour bus according to papers filed Oklahoma County district Court. (TMZ). So we good yal,” he tweeted June 12th. Following a Memorial Day party, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas was closed down because police officers drove by the restaurant and “noticed that the location was rather loud, busy, and occupied to be operating as a restaurant at that time of night.” Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977),[2][3] known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, and basketball player. Give it up.’ And then all of a sudden he took off. One of the gunmen seemed to be having fun during the incident … and gleefully skipped after the rapper while 2 Chainz tried to get away. [22] As of September 23, 2012, the album has sold 288,000 copies in the United States. II: Me Time" Release Date, Tracklist & Production Credits | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales", "2 Chainz Has The "Feds Watching" At Summer Jam [Video", "Exclusive: Pharrell On the Making Of 2 Chainz 'Feds Watching' Single", "2 Chainz B.O.A.T.S. The Play Don't Care Who Makes It is the fourth EP released by Epps on February 8, 2018, by Def Jam Recordings. [16] The album's lead single, "No Lie," features Canadian rapper Drake, and was released on May 8, 2012. In the wake of backlash to the reopening of his Atlanta restaurant Escobar, the rapper has decided to delay sit-down service due to the coronavirus pandemic. 2 Chainz offers a unique, and often humorous insight into the products, especially the ones he personally finds to be either amazing or ridiculous. [35][36] On June 15, Epps announced the title of his second album would be B.O.A.T.S. [63][64] The announcement also revealed that frequent collaborators Cap.1 & Skooly were signed. II: Me Time. [11] After taking interest in Playaz Circle, Ludacris began to record several songs with the group, playing some of them on his radio station. Escobar Restaurant & Tapas Lounge, co-owned by rapper, 2 Chainz (born Tauheed Epps, 42) was shut down Monday (May 25th) for allegedly violating COVID-19 guidelines.. [11] After hearing of their situation, Ludacris requested of Epps that the duo join his newly formed record label Disturbing Tha Peace, a subsidiary of Def Jam Recordings. S. Samuel [42] In November 2015, 2 Chainz revealed that he was releasing a joint album with Lil Wayne, titled ColleGrove. [23] In September, Epps performed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, alongside longtime friend Lil Wayne. [6], He later attended Alabama State University on a scholarship, and played on its basketball team from 1995 to 1997. So I think he felt like we should just put that out there that we ain't doing no more of that. Pablo Escobar’s family company: Escobar Inc. is issuing a lawsuit against American rapper 2 Chainz over his choice of name for his restaurant line; Escobar Restaurant and Tapas. During the getaway, he is shown falling down and reportedly lost at least his wallet. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced closed restaurants due to social distancing and quarantine restraints.