A deadly shooting took place at Atlanta's Members Only Lounge, which was launched as a joint venture between rapper 2 Chainz and a local entrepreneur. He was booked and charged with felony narcotics possession. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. On Monday night (May 25), 2 Chainz’s popular Georgia restaurant, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, was ordered to shut its doors following a visit from the Georgia State Police. 2 Chainz’ Atlanta restaurant was ordered to close its doors on Monday night for violating COVID-19 guidelines. Each show covers a particular theme, with shows ranging from personal health to extravagant indulgences. Hours after leaked robbery footage of 2 Chainz hit the Internet, the Atlanta rapper's personal security guard has come out to speak on the headline-generating incident. Call us at (404) 941-7907. The seven track mixtape originally featured Quavo, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla Sign, and Future however, the song, "Good Drank ft. Quavo and Gucci Mane" was moved to Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. So I think he felt like we should just put that out there that we ain't doing no more of that. | 97.9 The Box", "2 Chainz Announces T.R.U. [37] The album was released, through Def Jam Recordings, on September 10, 2013. [6], He later attended Alabama State University on a scholarship, and played on its basketball team from 1995 to 1997. 2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia. Pretty Girls Like Trap Music received widespread critical acclaim, with most critics citing the album as his best album yet. All of a sudden, the next thing you know, 2 Chainz kinda like backed up a little bit. [6] While in high school, he dealt marijuana and was arrested for felony cocaine possession when he was 15 years old. 2 Killed In Shooting Spree; Suspect Dead After Pursuit Ends With Shootout In FullertonA suspect wanted in three separate drive-by shootings early Tuesday morning in … It includes 7 songs, and includes features from Lil Boosie, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross and more. The EP consists of four songs one of which features appearances from YG and Offset on the song "PROUD". The driver of the bus shut the door and told officers he was not authorized to allow them on the bus. Story debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 147,000 copies in its first week. [6], Epps formed the hip hop duo Playaz Circle (the word "Playaz" being a bacronym for "Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A to Z")[10] in College Park, Georgia in 1997, with his high school friend Earl Conyers (known as Dolla Boy), while Epps adopted "Tity Boi" as his moniker. 2016 was wrapped up by Epps third mixtape titled Hibachi for Lunch, released October 28. 2 Chainz is taking action. League, Mannie Fresh, Wonder Arillo, Da Honorable C-Note and DJ Toomp among others. The location that they chose for their new restaurant was home to Mother Bar and Kitchen that sadly had to close in June due to the coronavirus. Escobar Restaurant & Tapas Lounge, co-owned by rapper, 2 Chainz (born Tauheed Epps, 42) was shut down Monday (May 25th) for allegedly violating COVID-19 guidelines.. He took off running first. [41], On October 23, 2013, Epps revealed that he had begun working on his third studio album immediately following the release of B.O.A.T.S. People were walking around and everything — all of a sudden three dudes just jumped out with huge guns, .357 Magnums. The EP has earned over 200,000 downloads. Production was done by Minus, June James, Nonstop, Streetrunner, and more. Epps began 2016 with the March release of a 12 record collaborative album with rapper Lil Wayne titled ColleGrove. 2 Chainz uses his Atlanta restaurant Escobar to feed homeless populations while closed amid coronavirus pandemic. Escobar Restaurant & Tapas in Atlanta, GA. But I graduated, and that's that. [32] He also appeared as himself in the second season (episode 16, titled "...And Just Plane Magic") of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, where he travels on the same private planes as the two main characters. [60] He also has his own line of sweaters called "Dabbing Sweaters. On November 15, 2017, the first episode of Most Expensivest aired on the TV network Viceland. ", On January 27, 2016 Epps released an EP titled "Felt Like Cappin" the EP was released via online streaming sites and iTunes, the EP is promoted by the single "Back On That Bullshit" featuring Lil Wayne.[45]. The following August, he released his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. “We went downtown to San Francisco — it’s broad daylight, like 4:30 in the afternoon. [22] As of September 23, 2012, the album has sold 288,000 copies in the United States. [1] [2] 2 Chainz alluded to the album showing "growth and maturation." Shortly afterwards, Epps left Disturbing tha Peace, a move he claimed was taken in order to advance his career. According to police, the bad guys jacked 2 Chainz for his cell phone and wallet. Story from its original title of T.R.U. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced closed restaurants due to social distancing and quarantine restraints. During the chase, 2 Chainz stumbles and falls … and one of the gunmen pounces … hovering over the rapper with his gun drawn. Notable production was done by: Mike Will Made It, K Swisha, Buddah Bless. In February 2012, Epps signed a solo record deal with Def Jam Recordings, an imprint of Universal Music Group. Jack Harlow, 2 Chainz and DJ D-Nice will be performing at the upcoming Preakness Live in Baltimore, Maryland. “Life gone have its ups and downs , as long as u in the middle u good. Two days previous, he was reportedly robbed at gunpoint outside a medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco. The duo was signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, and are best known for their debut single "Duffle Bag Boy" (featuring Lil Wayne). [44] In January 2014 Epps released a promotional single titled "I'm A Dog. The recent shooting case extends the string of business mishaps for 2 Chainz. II and Drake at Hot 107.9 Atlanta Birthday Bash", "2 Chainz Is Pissed At The Amount Of Copies His Album Shipped – XXL", "Tracklisting: 2 Chainz – 'B.O.A.T.S. "I got into some trouble, went somewhere else, and came back. On October 4, 2019, 2 Chainz announced that T.R.U has signed a partnership deal with Atlantic Records. He has his chains on him, his bracelet and all that, and all his jewelry with him and they ain’t touch none of that. to My REALigion,[12] was set for an August 14, 2012, release date. According to an incident report from the Department of Public Safety, the restaurant's manager for the eatery was cited after public safety officials received complaints that there were too many people inside the restaurant and bar. There's a lot of false stuff on there, to the point that every time I try to fix one thing, something else comes out. They pointed the guns at us and we was like ‘Whoa!’ We thought it was a joke for a minute. [11] Following the release of an independent album titled United We Stand, United We Fall (2002),[10] the duo were introduced to fellow Atlanta rapper Ludacris, when he moved into their College Park apartment complex, whilst he was acting as a DJ. [53] On August 18, 2018, Epps married his longtime girlfriend and mother of his three children: Kesha Ward. 1 Debut on Billboard 200", "2 Chainz Announces Next Solo Album & Joint Project With Lil Wayne", "Fans Can Enjoy Season 3 of Most Expensivest on Viceland in early 2019", "2 Chainz Says 'ColleGrove 2' with Lil Wayne Is Dropping This Year", "2 Chainz announces new album 'So Help Me God, "2 Chainz Delays 'So Help Me God' Album Release", "2 Chainz Talks Legalization, Voting Rights & Fatherhood", "2 Chainz Reveals Whether He Lets His Children Listen To His Music", "2 Chainz Welcomes Third Child: A Baby Boy", "2 Chainz Marries Longtime Love Kesha Ward in Miami Ceremony (with the Wests in Attendance! 2 Chainz and his entourage were casually walking down the street Sunday afternoon when at least 2 men approached the crew and pointed guns at them … one in a white shirt, the other in a black hoodie. Additionally, they signed former Young Money[65][66] artist Short Dawg, who is now known as Fresh. The show focuses on 2 Chainz visiting different locations offering the "most expensivest" goods and services. Cops said that they drove by the restaurant and “noticed that the location was rather loud, busy, and occupied to be operating as a restaurant at that time of night,” according to the police report. [17] On May 11, it was under speculation that Epps had signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label, after West tweeted: "2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he's G.O.O.D!!!!! College basketball career . II. Story': Rapper Reveals Producers on LP, Speaks on Kanye West", "No Lie (feat. [16] The album's lead single, "No Lie," features Canadian rapper Drake, and was released on May 8, 2012. And then he said, ‘Give it up. The company claims 2 Chainz' line of restaurants, Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, illegally uses Escobar's name and likeness. 1.4k Views Comments Off on 2 Chainz’s Security Confirms Robbery & Shooting, “It Was A Setup” Share According to hired muscle Hammer Strength , the … Today, both of 2 Chainz restaurant’s Escobar and Tapas locations are slowly making their way back to normal operations, currently operating a takeaway service only. His second studio album B.O.A.T.S. Georgia police officers have shut down Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, an Atlanta restaurant owned by rapper 2 Chainz, for allegedly violating social-distancing guidelines in … Along with revealing what items Chainz lost, Hammer said they believe it was a setup. Album production was done by Mike Will Made It, Buddah Bless, Mike Dean, Murda Beatz, and more. "; or "The Real U"). [11], Their debut album Supply & Demand, was released on October 30, 2007. However, the album was released on March 1, 2019. "[61], On May 10, 2019, the Atlanta Hawks announced that 2 Chainz had acquired a minority ownership stake in the team's NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks. 2 Chainz also collaborated with 8 Rochester rapper "Dale Mahoney" on his mixtape "Jordans&Drugs" in 2012", "2 Chainz Explains His Decision To Drop Tity Boi As A Stage Name, Says 2 Chainz Is More "Family Friendly, "2 Chainz, 'Based on a T.R.U. The song featured Pharrell Williams, and it was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night. II: Me Time. [30][31] The rapper made a guest appearance on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in an episode that aired May 8, 2013. Police discovered two semi-automatic pistols and a 12-gauge pump shotgun, along with some prescription painkillers and marijuana residue, on the tour bus according to papers filed Oklahoma County district Court. After many attempts to enter, the bus was towed with the men still aboard to the police training center in Oklahoma City. I spend my nights recording, in my man cave of sorts. According to the documents gathered on Tuesday, May 26, the Rapper’s Escobar Restaurant & Tapas establishment was shut down by state police for violating coronavirus guidelines. Instead, he's providing meals for the city's homeless population. [20], Based on a T.R.U. He also stated he had the first single from his third album ready for release and that he still wanted to get Jay-Z featured on the album. by [67], 1997–2010: Playaz Circle and Disturbing tha Peace, "Bigger Than You (feat. The album was intended to be the debut album between 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, however, Wayne's ongoing lawsuit with Cash Money Records prevented Wayne from being a primary artist on the album. [63][64] The announcement also revealed that frequent collaborators Cap.1 & Skooly were signed. Epps was then cited and released. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Epps appears as the primary artist on the album with eight tracks featuring Lil Wayne. He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class. But he started running first, and we took off after he took off. We thought it was a joke. But we was talking and I think I was jeopardizing my brand sometimes by doing the homeboy special. Yeezus Non-Leak Upsets Many, Pharrell Reunites W/ “Frontin” Beauty, Kim K Responds To Kanye Cheating Rumors. The song features Lil Wayne, and was performed by the duo at the BET Hip Hop Awards. REALigion, which became his first mixtape to appear on the music charts, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. [11] After taking interest in Playaz Circle, Ludacris began to record several songs with the group, playing some of them on his radio station. 2 Chainz’s Security Confirms Robbery & Shooting, “It Was A Setup”, on 2 Chainz’s Security Confirms Robbery & Shooting, “It Was A Setup”, After A$AP Ferg Diss, Teyana Taylor Sizzles In Steamy Bikini Pics. In the wake of backlash to the reopening of his Atlanta restaurant Escobar, the rapper has decided to delay sit-down service due to the coronavirus pandemic. Epps continued his work in 2016 with the August 5, release of mixtape Daniel Son; Necklace Don, a 9 track mixtape that Epps released independently. (TMZ). Officers obtained a search warrant and the 10 men, including Epps, got off the bus. "[18] However, Epps later denied those rumors, saying: "He just said I'm good, like I'm ill. Pablo Escobar’s family company: Escobar Inc. is issuing a lawsuit against American rapper 2 Chainz over his choice of name for his restaurant line; Escobar Restaurant and Tapas. Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, owned by Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps and Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, is in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hills neighborhood near … Drake & Quavo) - Single by 2 Chainz", "2 Chainz Gets His Big Booty Birthday Wish", "Critic Reviews for Based on a T.R.U. The album was supported by three official singles: "Good Drank", "It's a Vibe" and "4 AM". [5] He attended North Clayton High School, where he played basketball and graduated second in his class. Rapper 2 Chainz’s popular Atlanta restaurant was shut down by the Georgia State Police late Monday night, May 25, 2020, for violating social distancing mandates handed down by the governor. "[19] On May 30, 2012, Ciara revealed 2 Chainz was featured on "Sweat," the intended first single from her fifth studio album, One Woman Army. Although Ludacris was initially reluctant to allow Epps to leave the label (as he felt Epps could still prove financially successful), he eventually accepted the decision.[12]. The lead single and their debut single, "Duffle Bag Boy", became an urban hit single. When he took off running, we took off running. In new leaked footage, the Atlanta rapper is shown with his entourage trying to escape the robbery. Epps began working with TV network Viceland on a show called Most Expensivest, which debuted on November 15, 2017 and has aired three seasons. II: Me Time was released on September 11, 2013; supported by the lead singles "Feds Watching" (featuring Pharrell Williams) and "Used 2". 2 Chainz and his crew immediately scattered — frantically trying to sprint down the street while the gunmen chased after them. [10], Ludacris soon became one of the highest-selling rappers in the Southern United States. In 2017, Epps released his fourth studio album titled Pretty Girls Like Trap Music on June 16 by Def Jam Recordings. [34] On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered the first single from the album, titled "Feds Watching," at the Hot 97's Summer Jam. The bottom line is, man, it was a setup. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has yet to open the doors of his restaurant, Escobar, to customers, but that does not mean the kitchen is going unused. We know it was a setup so, that’s why he told the police we will handle it.” (Power 107.5). Epp's has sometimes faced criticism of sexism for his original pseudonym "Tity Boi", although he has repeatedly denied such accusations. 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[59], In October 2016, he opened a line of hoodies called CEO Millionaires or Create Every Opportunity Millionaires. On September 24, 2020, 2 Chainz played against Big Boi and his family on the season premiere of the reality game show Celebrity Family Feud. While in high school, he dealt marijuana and was arrested for felony cocaine possession when he was 15 years old. So we good yal,” he tweeted June 12th. [7], When asked by Rolling Stone about longstanding rumors that he had graduated from Alabama State with a 4.0 GPA, which had been widely reported on many sources including Wikipedia, 2 Chainz said: "Don't believe anything on Wack-ipedia. Rapper 2 Chainz was supposed to re-open his Escobar Restaurant in Atlanta for table service on Monday, but instead, he decided to feed the homeless instead. Genetics haha”, “Nobody took Anything from me, i didn’t get shot, I’m not in jail, Don’t know wut else to tell ya. Coincidentally, the rapper denied the robbery ever took place. Rapper 2 Chainz's Escobar Restaurant has been shut down by the Georgia Police for violating COVID-19 guidelines. 2 Chainz said "It should be another couple weeks". [47], In August 2020, following his Verzuz battle with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz announced that his upcoming sixth album would be titled So Help Me God. 2 Chainz has delayed his decision to reopen his Atlanta restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic. The officer said the marijuana smell gave him probable cause to search, but the driver refused to open the door. [4] The album spawned three successful singles: "No Lie" (featuring Drake), "Birthday Song" (featuring Kanye West), and "I'm Different", all of which charted in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified Gold or higher by the RIAA, along with the album being certified Gold. Towards the end of the video, you can see a man running back up the street with what appears to be the loot stuffed under his clothes. [38], B.O.A.T.S. Story", "2 Chainz Might Run for Mayor of College Park, Georgia: Rapper Gets Political", "Five Reasons Why 2 Chainz Should Make A Presidential Bid", "2 Chainz Reveals Album Title, Speaks On Leaving Ludacris' Label", "2 Chainz Opens Up About Why He Was Named 'Tity Boi,' T.R.U. [57] The album features Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Swae Lee, Migos, Jhene Aiko, Pharrell Williams, and more. The arresting officer reported that he smelled marijuana and saw smoke through the open door of the bus after he had stopped and pulled over the bus. 06/14/13 ∙ 2:00 AM. Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is a renowned American hip-hop and trap artist. [15] Since the success of the mixtape, Epps has made numerous guest appearances on tracks by prominent recording artists such as[13] Kanye West ("Mercy") and Nicki Minaj ("Beez in the Trap"). Out at Restaurant Ten filming a bit of 2 Chainz's private dinner party. According to legal documents, the company says that 2 Chainz … [49], Epps has two daughters, Heaven, born on July 26, 2008, and Harmony, born on October 20, 2012. In a police report from the Georgia State Patrol, a complaint was … 2:40 PM PT-- That didn't take long.Less than 24 hours after 2 Chainz's business partner and co-owner Snoop Dillard told us they were going to reopen their ATL joints, they're now saying it's … Following a Memorial Day party, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas was closed down because police officers drove by the restaurant and “noticed that the location was rather loud, busy, and occupied to be operating as a restaurant at that time of night.” [29], In late 2012, Epps stated once he completed the B.O.A.T.S. Story on August 14, 2012, to commercial success despite mixed reviews. During the getaway, he is shown falling down and reportedly lost at least his wallet. Give it up.’ And then all of a sudden he took off. On March 26, 2020, 2 Chainz confirmed that ColleGrove 2, a sequel to 2016's ColleGrove, would be released later in 2020. The show was renewed for a 20-episode third season, which aired in early 2019.[46]. 2 Chainz was born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia. According to TMZ, Escobar Inc. is suing 2 Chainz whose legal name is Tauheed Epps for not less than £10 million, an estimate equivalent of Ksh 1.3 billion. “Believe none of what you hear and half what u can see…. [54], At the age of 15, Epps was convicted of felony cocaine possession. The … Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition for being one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside his longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers.
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