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2 Chainz Details His Journey From Tity Boi to Hip-Hop Legend on Gangsta Grillz
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2 Chainz Details His Journey From Tity Boi to Hip-Hop Legend on Gangsta Grillz

By GQ·July 14, 2026·1 min read

Atlanta royalty 2 Chainz recently sat down with DJ Drama on Gangsta Grillz to trace his entire run from his early days in the city to becoming a global force. In the interview, which originally aired on Revolt TV, the College Park veteran breaks down his transition from his original moniker Tity Boi during the Disturbing Tha Peace era to pulling off what he calls the greatest rebrand in hip-hop history. The conversation gets deep into the archives, with Chainz sharing stories about selling Lil Wayne weed before they became close collaborators, a relationship that eventually birthed Wayne's iconic hook on the 2007 smash "Duffle Bag Boy" with Playaz Circle. He also reflects on his legendary run of guest features, his early obsession with True Religion denim, and why he and Drama never followed up with a second Gangsta Grillz mixtape. Beyond the music, Chainz opens up about personal milestones, including getting off lean, starting a podcast with his son, and how prayer kept him grounded through the chaos of the industry. It is a masterclass in longevity from two giants who helped shape the modern sound of the South. Check it out below.

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