2 Chainz American Rapper With 12.2M Instagram Followers
2 Chainz · rapper and songwriter · American
Known for
Latest Videos From 2 Chainz’s YouTube Channel
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2 Chainz, Cash Cobain, Young Nudy - Reign (Official Video)
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2 Chainz x Hunna G - Take A Seat Rap On The Beat Freestyle
2 Chainz & Statik Selektah - Pops (Official lyric video)
2 Chainz on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 12.2M @2chainz
- Engagement rate
- 0.10% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 11,969
- Average comments
- 398 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
2 Chainz (12 September 1977, College Park) is an American rapper. He belongs to Playaz Circle.
Early life
2 Chainz was educated at Alabama State University, Virginia State University and North Clayton High School.
Career
The records show 14 albums and 29 singles released between 2012 and 2025. The first title in the list is Bandz a Make Her Dance (2012); the latest is Life Is Beautiful (2025). Listed genres include southern hip-hop and trap music. Releases appeared through Empire Distribution.
There is one screen credit listed as well, Cruel Summer (2012). Alabama State Hornets men's basketball appears among his teams on record. 2 Chainz reaches 4.2M subscribers on YouTube, according to the May 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2013, he won the BET Award for Best Collaboration for Fuckin' Problems. 2 Chainz also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2012 for Based on a T.R.U. Story. Awards come to 1 win and 10 nominations in total.
Personal life
He has 3 children on record.
Groups and bands
- Playaz Circle
Discography
43 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Life Is Beautiful | Album |
| 2023 | Welcome 2 Collegrove | Album |
| 2022 | Dope Don't Sell Itself | Album |
| 2020 | So Help Me God! | Album |
| 2019 | Rap or Go to the League | Album |
| 2019 | Rule the World | Single |
| 2018 | Big Bank | Single |
| 2018 | The Play Don't Care Who Makes It | Album |
| 2017 | Good Drank | Single |
| 2017 | It's a Vibe | Single |
| 2017 | Pretty Girls Like Trap Music | Album |
| 2016 | Big Amount | Single |
| 2016 | ColleGrove | Album |
| 2016 | Daniel Son; Necklace Don | Album |
| 2016 | Hibachi for Lunch | Album |
Show all 43 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | No Problem | Single |
| 2015 | 3500 | Single |
| 2015 | Watch Out | Single |
| 2014 | FreeBase | Album |
| 2013 | B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time | Album |
| 2013 | Bubble Butt | Single |
| 2013 | Feds Watching | Single |
| 2013 | Headband | Single |
| 2013 | Hijack | Single |
| 2013 | R.I.P. | Single |
| 2013 | Trampoline | Single |
| 2013 | Upper Echelon | Single |
| 2013 | Used 2 | Single |
| 2013 | We Own It (Fast & Furious) | Single |
| 2012 | Bandz a Make Her Dance | Single |
| 2012 | Based on a T.R.U. Story | Album |
| 2012 | Beez in the Trap | Single |
| 2012 | Birthday Song | Single |
| 2012 | Breakfast (Syrup) | Single |
| 2012 | Do My Dance | Single |
| 2012 | Fuckin' Problems | Single |
| 2012 | Grindmode | Single |
| 2012 | I'm Different | Single |
| 2012 | Leggo | Single |
| 2012 | Mercy | Single |
| 2012 | My Moment | Single |
| 2012 | No Lie | Single |
| No Face No Case | Album |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 10 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BET Award for Best Collaboration | Fuckin' Problems | Won |
| 2014 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography | Nominated | |
| 2014 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video | Nominated | |
| 2013 | BET Award for Best Collaboration | Fuckin' Problems | Nominated |
| 2013 | BET Award for Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2013 | BET Award for Viewer's Choice | Fuckin' Problems | Nominated |
| 2012 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Album | Based on a T.R.U. Story | Nominated |
| 2012 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Song | Mercy | Nominated |
| 2012 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best US Act | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cruel Summer | Film |
Teams
1 team| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 | Alabama State Hornets men's basketball |
Frequently asked questions
How old is 2 Chainz?
2 Chainz is 49 years old, born on 12 September 1977 in College Park.
What is 2 Chainz known for?
2 Chainz is known as a member of Playaz Circle.
What is 2 Chainz’s nationality?
2 Chainz is American, born in College Park.
Has 2 Chainz won any awards?
Yes. 2 Chainz won BET Award for Best Collaboration (2013) for Fuckin' Problems.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q129668), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: demxx · CC BY 2.0
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