2 Chainz has transitioned from a major label recording artist to an Independent artist. The Grammy winner announced on Monday (October 14) via social media that he became a “free agent” last week after deciding not to resign with his longtime label home of Def Jam Recordings. In a clip from Abu Dubai, the rapper shared the announcement with fans.
In the clip, Big Tony says, “It’s your hostess with the mostest, right now. Big Tony, 2 Chainz, . We are in Abu Dubai right now, picking up a back end. Want to make a huge announcement. Starting … last week. I am now an independent artist. That’s right, I am not resigning with Def Jam.”
He describes transitioning to an NBA superstar and becoming a” free agent.” He continued:
“Think of it like K.D. … or LeBron. The biggest free agent in the game. Better come one with it. These folks talking about oil money down here. You better come with your bag, Jack.”
2 Chainz signed with Def Jam in 2012 and released his platinum-selling debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story (B.O.A.T.S.), that August featuring Lil Wayne, Ye, Nicki Minaj, Drake, John Legend, and Scarface. The album sold 147,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number one on Billboard.
With Def Jam, 2 Chainz released seven albums, including two collaborations with Lil Wayne. He released the sequel to his debut album, B.O.A.T.S. 2, in 2013. The album includes hit singles “Feds Watching” and “Used 2.”
In November 2023, he released his last album with Def Jam, the second ColleGrove album, Welcome 2 ColleGrove. The sequel would be narrated by 50 Cent. Outside of music, 2 Chainz has been thriving as an entrepreneur, television host, and owner of brands such as Smoothie King and Krystals.
On Def Jam, 2 Chainz won a Grammy in 2017 for Best Rap Performance on the Chance The Rapper hit song “No Problems” featuring himself and Lil Wayne.
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