About
2 Chainz, formerly known as Tity Boi, is an American hip hop recording artist. After receiving commercial succes, 2 Chainz has come to be regarded by many as a rap icon.
Based on a T.R.U. Story.
On August 14th, 2012 2 Chainz released his debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. The album included the singles “No Lie”, “Birthday Song”, and “I’m Different.” In many of the songs on the album, 2 Chainz gives his iconic cry of his own name. This cry became so popular that it became used in rap culture and as a meme.
“No Lie”
“No Lie” is the first single on Based on a T.R.U. Story. It rose to 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and to the number one spot on both the US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs and the US Hot Rap Songs. The song has spawned the memes Smoking on that Gas, and 2 Pac Without a Nose Ring among others.
“Birthday Song”
“Birthday Song” is the second single on Based on a T.R.U. Story. This song has gotten the most Internet fame out of all of 2 Chainz’ songs, with the popular memes She Got a Big Booty so I Call Her Big Booty, It’s Your Birthday, Yams Everywhere, When I Die Bury Me Inside the Gucci Store, and Bad Bitch Contest emerging on the Internet.
