Chainz’ dominance was extended when the sequel, B.O.A.T.S. Its success was fueled by the platinum #1 “No Lie” featuring Drake, the double-platinum “Birthday Song” featuring Kanye West, and double-platinum “I’m Different.” “Mercy” was subsequently a Grammy® nominee for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, while B.O.A.T.S. Story, his Platinum debut album, which entered the charts at #1. In August 2012, Chainz arrived as a Def Jam solo artist with Based On A T.R.U. The outspoken rapper had established a new sphere of influence.Ģ Chainz’ name was on everyone’s lips in 2012, when he stole a verse on “ Mercy ,” fellow Def Jam artist Kanye West’s RIAA triple-platinum #1 R&B/#1 Rap hit (from Cruel Summer ).

REALigion mined downloads in the millions. Proving that he could write street anthems with crossover appeal, Chainz capitalized on his notoriety with the back-to-back mixtapes Codeine Withdrawal (2010), and Codeine Cowboy (2011).

Chainz’ solo career began that same year with the release of his first mixtape. Their rap-R&B-pop crossover hit “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil’ Wayne, released on the DTP (Disturbing Tha Peace)/Def Jam label, sent shock waves across the hip-hop universe in 2007. 2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning MC first made his mark when he broke out of his native Atlanta as a founding member of the duo Playaz Circle.

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