The many different factions of music fans are set to experience a weekend of a lifetime in April when it’s time for Coachella Music Festival. Recently, it was announced Pusha T would be performing at the desert music festival. Along with Pusha T, Wu-Tang Clan is set to reunite during the three-day show. G.O.O.D. Music’s […]
Former “Mad TV” cast member and comedian Aries Spears was stopped on the street by TMZ and asked about the current state of rap music. Spears, who has impersonated rappers like DMX and Jay-Z in his comedy routines, had nothing nice to say about Atlanta’s 2 Chainz. RELATED: Affion Crockett Takes 2 Chainz To School In […]
You knew this was coming. The inevitable remix to Trinidad James‘ hit record “All Gold Everything” has arrived and it features hitmakers T.I., 2 Chainz and Young Jeezy. After the various parodies and unofficial freestyles by rappers like Tyga, James puts his official stamp on the remix with an Atlanta All-Star team. [Spotted at TapemastersInc.] Like […]
Second chances are rare in hip-hop. Once an artist is labeled a one-hit wonder or some one who has “fallen off” it’s nearly impossible to reclaim — much less surpass — one’s past glory. Atlanta’s 2 Chainz is one of the few rap artists who has done this. As a member of Playaz Circle along […]
Modern poet 2 Chainz is featured in SWAG magazine’s new holiday issue available on iTunes. In the clip below, the rapper and now relationship guru offered dating advice to teen athletes. Yes, 2 Chainz offered very important bits of wisdom like, “I suggest you learn how to play NBA 2k13.” Y’all know that makes absolutely […]
Uncle 2 Chainz called into DJ Drama’s Shade45 satellite radio show and during their chat 2 Chainz discussed his debut album scoring a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album and where he is at with its follow-up. On the Based On A True Story being getting the Grammy nod: “B.O.A.T.S. album nominated for a Grammy. […]
Oscar Award winning actor Jamie Foxx put his comedic chops on full display during this weekend’s episode of “Saturday Night Live.”Foxx is making the rounds promoting his upcoming film, “Django Unchained,” where he plays a slave on the hunt to find his wife. With “Django…” as the springboard, Foxx launched into a monologue about Blackness […]
They say politics makes for strange bedfellows. Someone should amend that statement to music makes for strange bedfellows. British producer Diplo collaborated on a song with rapper 2 Chainz and the Korean rapper Psy who was made famous by his hit “Gangnam Style.” Diplo broke the news via his Twitter account. He tweeted, “no lie […]
Hip-Hop was the dominating force in 2012. Out of all the music genres, there weren’t any events like in hip-hop. We had Jay-Z and Kanye West continuing to rule the rap world with their performances at the inaugural Made In America music festival and Rick Ross not slowing down his rise to the top despite […]
My uncle in my head, 2 Chainz, is not done with his political advocacy. The rapper served as a national spokesperson for the Respect My Vote campaign, an initiative designed to alert ex-felons of their right to vote in select states. Writing for Rolling Stone, 2 Chainz uses the results of last week’s historic presidential […]
What’s so different about 2 Chainz? With lines like “Known to act a donkey on the camel-toe, then take the camel-toe and turn it into casserole” do you really need convincing? The former Playaz Circle member revealed the cover art for his new single “I’m Different” and well…it’s different. The visual is a symbolic gesture […]
Hip-Hop’s favorite impersonator, Affion Crockett, is back with his latest spoof, this time of rapper 2 Chainz. “Enunciation” is the first visual from Crockett’s upcoming comedy album “Watch The Clone.” In the clip 2 Chainz is in a classroom full of little kids who are trying to figure out what the hell he’s saying. “I […]
