Tity Boi

2 Chainz
2 Chainz in May 2014
Background information
Birth name	Tauheed Epps
Born	(1977-09-12) September 12, 1977 (age 39)
Origin	College Park, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop Southern hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper record producer songwriter
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Def Jam T.R.U.
Associated acts	Playaz Circle Lil Wayne Drake Ludacris Kanye West
Website	www.2chainz.com

Tauheed Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (formerly Tity Boi), is an American rapper, record producer and songwriter. 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. They are perhaps best known for being signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, as well as their debut single "Duffle Bag Boy".

In February 2012, Epps signed a solo record deal with Def Jam Recordings, an imprint of Universal Music Group. The following August, he released his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story, to mixed reviews. The album spawned three successful singles: "No Lie," "Birthday Song," 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. His second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time was released on September 11, 2013. It was supported by the singles "Feds Watching" and "Used 2".

2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia. He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class. While in high school, he dealt marijuana and was arrested for felony cocaine possession when he was 15 years old. He later attended Alabama State University on a scholarship, and played on its basketball team from 1995 to 1997. In 35 games, Epps averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds.