BY BANDINI • FEBRUARY 5, 2019

2 Chainz is putting the finishing touches on his fifth solo album, Rap Or Go To The League. The Atlanta, Georgia veteran played his newest songs for Joe Budden. Due later this year, the Def Jam Records release currently includes appearances by Chance The Rapper, E-40, Lil Wayne, and Travis Scott, among others. According to Budden, the album also contains some noteworthy samples, including the same Lonnie Liston Smith composition used on JAY-Z’s “Dead Presidents.” Perhaps much more importantly, it features a theme of Black Excellence, according to 2 Chainz. Having had one of the biggest comebacks in music, the 41-year-old born Tauheed Epps says he is committed to showing people how to invest and build wealth, not waste it.

In an hour-long interview for Budden’s Pull Up show, the two MCs discuss personal growth. 2 Chainz opens up about what he has learned regarding assets. At present, the rapper’s investment portfolio includes Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, a nail salon named Pamper, an after-hours club called Members Only, a GAS cannabis line, and a merchandise line. Additionally, 2 Chainz lists his two Las Vegas residences as a significant revenue stream. Besides his successful music career, he also hosts Most Expensivest on Viceland. 2 Chainz says his show, which was originally through GQ, is among the top two rated programs on the network. However, while the rapper may shoot a round from a $350,000 rifle, pet a $100,000 dog, put his spoon in a $1,000 ice cream sundae, or try a $100,000 martini, he admits that his real life acumen tells a different story entirely.

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