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January 25, 2013
2 Chainz's solo debut is modest for someone that's benefited from a lot of hype. He's not one to reflect on life beyond the grind of a former crack dealer turned rap star. He has some witty lyrics, like "Let me slow it down fo I get a ticket/ N*gg* want a verse from me it's gonna cost a chicken" on "Crack." But more talented rappers outshine him: His big hit "No Lie" is a Drake song, "Extremely Blessed" is a The-Dream track, and Nicki Minaj takes over "I Luv Dem Strippers." He's at his best on "Crack," "Dope Peddler" and "Money Machine," all standard trap-rap numbers that rattle the speakers.
Speakeasy: 2 Chainz
2 Chainz! Live from SXSW 2012, here's our chat with one of the year's biggest hip- hop breakout stars, who regales us with tales of growing up in Atlanta, inventing new words ("griming," aka grinding + timing), why he used a photo of himself standing at urinal as an album cover and more. Enjoy.
