Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper and hip-hop artist. Born in College Park, Georgia, he began his musical career as "Tity Boi" in the Atlanta-based hip hop duo Playaz Circle, created with high school friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. In 2007, their first album, "Supply & Demand," was a moderate success. Epps launched a successful solo career in 2010, issuing a parade of Top 40 hits and becoming a go-to artist for guest verses. His breakout year was 2012 when he landed on Kanye West's "Mercy" and Nicki Minaj's "Beez in the Trap." He then released "Based on a T.R.U. Story," his 2013 debut studio album. Debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, it sold 147,000 copies in its first week. Ever since the album's success, he became one of the finest rappers in the U.S. He has received six Grammy awards nominations, winning one for his song "No Problem."
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BMF (2021)
Guest starring as Stacks
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x05: The Battle of Techwood (Mar 29, 2024)
- Episode 3x04: The Return of the Prodigal Son (Mar 22, 2024)
- Episode 3x03: Sanctuary (Mar 15, 2024)
- Episode 3x02: Magic Makers (Mar 8, 2024)
- Episode 3x01: Detroit vs Everybody (Mar 1, 2024)
The Shop (2018)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
- Episode 2x01: Antonio Brown, Jerrod Carmichael, 2 Chainz, Anthony Davis, Jamie Foxx, Meek Mill (Mar 1, 2019)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2015)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2017-11-14: 2 Chainz (Nov 14, 2017)
- Episode 2017-06-20: John Harris (Jun 20, 2017)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2022-02-03: Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz (Feb 3, 2022)
- Episode 2016-07-01: Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz (Jul 1, 2016)
Celebrity Family Feud (2015)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
- Episode 6x07: Kathie Lee Gifford vs. Ricki Lake and 2 Chainz vs. Big Boi (Sep 24, 2020)
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
- Episode 2015-03-23: Starbucks's "Race Together" Campaign (Mar 23, 2015)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
- Episode 2019-07-25: Michael Moore, 2 Chainz, Brian Michael Bendis (Jul 25, 2019)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(8 episodes)
- Episode 2023-10-20: Keith Richards, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne (Oct 20, 2023)
- Episode 2020-11-13: Post Malone, Phoebe Robinson, 2 Chainz (Nov 13, 2020)
- Episode 2019-02-28: John Mulaney, Kevin Nealon, 2 Chainz ft. Marsha Ambrosius (Feb 28, 2019)
- Episode 2018-08-14: Milo Ventimiglia, Rhett & Link, YG ft. Big Sean & 2 Chainz (Aug 14, 2018)
- Episode 2018-03-20: John Boyega, Bob Saget, PRhyme ft. 2 Chainz (Mar 20, 2018)
- Episode 2017-10-27: Denis Leary, 2 Chainz ft. Travis Scott (Oct 27, 2017)
- Episode 2017-02-27: Aaron Paul, Keri Russell, 2 Chainz ft. Gucci Mane (Feb 27, 2017)
- Episode 2016-02-15: Will Ferrell, Christina Aguilera, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne present ColleGrove (Feb 15, 2016)
The Arsenio Hall Show (2013)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
- Episode 1x11: Nick Cannon, Steven Van Zandt, 2 Chainz (Sep 23, 2013)
2 Broke Girls (2011)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(2 episodes)
- Episode 6x02: And the Two Openings: Part Two (Oct 10, 2016)
- Episode 2x16: And Just Plane Magic (Feb 11, 2013)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2014-02-06: Colin Farrell, Chris Pratt, 2 Chainz (Feb 6, 2014)
- Episode 2013-08-05: Seth Meyers, Lily Collins, 2 Chainz (Aug 5, 2013)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as 2 Chainz
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2023-11-13: Paul Dano, Nick Offerman, Seth Rogen, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne (Nov 13, 2023)
- Episode 2019-04-08: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, 2 Chainz (Apr 8, 2019)
- Episode 2018-05-09: Alden Ehrenreich, Ben Falcone, 2 Chainz ft. YG & Offset (May 9, 2018)
- Episode 2017-06-15: Andy Samberg, Jillian Bell, 2 Chainz featuring Trey Songz & Ty Dolla $ign (Jun 15, 2017)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Calvin "Pearlie" Jones
- Episode 14x22: Poisoned Motive (May 8, 2013)