2 Chainz with Boosie Badazz and Plies

Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz (Lil Boosie): raw Southern street rap; Trill Ent/Pimp C protégé; with Webbie; hits “Wipe Me Down”; gold “Nasty Nasty”/“Period.”

Ft. Myers, FL rapper Plies (Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic): “Shawty,” “Medicine” (w/ Keri Hilson), “Ran Off on da Plug Twice”; Goon Affiliated topped rap chart.

2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia, is a Grammy-winning Southern hip-hop and trap artist. Known for his distinctive style, clever wordplay, and charismatic persona, he gained fame with hits like "No Lie" and "Birthday Song". His albums include "Based on a T.R.U. Story" and "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music". He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, and is recognized for his engaging touring and "Most Expensivest" series.