2 Chainz has been a fan favorite in Hip-Hop for a number of years due to his charisma, imposing frame and entertaining lyrics. Although he had previously established himself as an artist in the late 2000’s, it wasn't until 2011 that 2 Chainz went on an impressive tear, landing over 100 guest features and releasing a seemingly endless amount of music.
Although 2 Chainz’s popularity has since been overshadowed by a number of other dreadlocked, lean-drinking rappers from the south, his recent string of releases (including the single, “Watch Out”, and the collaborative album, Collegrove) have brought him back into the limelight. But how well do 2 Chainz’s fans really know him? Take this short quiz to find out!
- What Medical condition does 2 Chainz have?
2 Chainz has revealed numerous times that he actually suffers from stomach ulcers. Due to this condition, he claims to have a “weak stomach” and is unable to drink acidic beverages, eat fried foods, and even consume alcohol. He also credits his stomach issues as the driving force behind his affinity for consuming codeine cough syrup. According to him, it “soothes the pains” in his stomach.
- What group was 2 Chainz previously a member of and which rapper’s record label was he signed to before achieving mainstream success?
2 Chainz was originally a member of the hip-hop duo Playaz Circle, consisting of him and lifetime friend, Dolla Boy. The two are best known for their hit single, “Duffle Bag Boy”, which features Lil Wayne. During this period, 2 Chainz was signed to Ludacris’ record label, Disturbing Tha’ Peace. As 2 Chainz’s career continued to build steam, he eventually left the record label (to Ludacris’ chagrin) and began to fully pursue his solo career.
- Did 2 Chainz really sell drugs?
2 Chainz claims in a number of songs that he did actually sell drugs in his earlier days, getting charged with felony possession of cocaine at just 15 years old. 2 Chainz has had several other brush-ups with the law for drug possession, but all other instances were on a recreational level.
- Who was 2 Chainz previously known as?
2 Chainz’s original rap name was Tity Boi, a continuation of a real nickname he’s carried since his childhood. When asked about the name’s meaning, he explained that it has no derogatory intent, and that it stems from his family calling him the name due to being spoiled as an only-child growing up.
- Has 2 Chainz ever been robbed?
Surprisingly, yes. 2 Chainz was robbed at gunpoint during a trip to a San Francisco marijuana dispensary in June of 2013. According to TMZ, two thieves approached him as he walked toward the dispensary, stole his wallet and even opened fire during the incident. He claims to have found bullet fragments in his dreadlocks after the incident, but luckily he got away unscathed.
HairWeaveKilla Grading Scale:
0/5- Flexing
⅕ - Catching Up to His Campaign
⅖ - Starting a Riot
⅗ - Turnt Up
⅘ - Truuuuuuuuuuuu
5/5 - The Realest Breathing (if 2 Chainz held his breath, of course)
