Rap-Up.com || Rap-Up TV: 2 Chainz Talks ‘Strippers’ Record with Nicki Minaj, Friendship with Lil Wayne

2 Chainz barely has two minutes to spare in his schedule these days. Since his solo success, the former Playaz Circle member has been appearing on records for everyone from Young Jeezy to Justin Bieber. Rap-Up TV managed to score some time with the in-demand MC before his show with Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles.

Just days before his debut album Based on a T.R.U. Story drops on August 14, Deuce spoke about the star-studded project and his latest single “Birthday Song” featuring Kanye West. “It was an idea I had. He heard it. Of course he felt like he got that present already,” said 2 Chainz, who shot a video for the song, which he describes as “left field.”

His tourmate Nicki Minaj also appears on the record “I Luv Dem Strippers.” “That song is just a natural organic song for anybody from my region,” said the Atlanta rapper, who recently shot a “nasty” video with Nicki. “We’re slightly infested with strip clubs, but it’s a beautiful thing when you learn the art of it as far as the pole tricks and things like that.”

Last month, 2 Chainz called out “lazy artists” for remixing his songs. While his comments were not directed at anyone in particular, he does have a problem with the lack of originality.

“I just think we should make more original compositions, so we can keep music moving forward,” he said. “When 10 people do the same song, I don’t know how you can say who’s the best. After so many people do it, who really cares which one was the best song when it came from someone else’s original idea.”

Plus, find out why he wanted to do the cuss-free remix to Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” and how much he values his longtime friendship with Lil Wayne. “He was an inspiration the whole time,” he said. “I appreciate anything that Young Money-Cash Money do for me in the game.”

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23 Comments

wn
August 10th, 2012 at 8:24 am
2 CHAINZ YOU FUCKIN CRAZY

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MinajRules2012 Reply:
August 10th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
@wn, Better be glad the Queen even graced her presence on that wack ass track. He will FLOP!! Trust me. The only thing that will sell is “Stripper” becuase of the Queen.

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Gsm Reply:
August 10th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
@MinajRules2012, You Crazy as fuck 2 Chainz being goin hard

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mz stunna Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Girl stop he da best fuck u mean turn yo goofy turn @MinajRules2012,

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NET Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:43 am
@MinajRules2012, I just read “Queen” i was expecting Madonna, MJB, Whitney Houston… something like that. But no, Nicki Minaj.
please SIT.

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My name is oo
August 10th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Who cares about this “Lazy artist” .

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leah
August 10th, 2012 at 8:31 am
2 Chainz you fuckin crazy,you and all that dick riding you doin lately

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AllAmerykhanBoy Reply:
August 10th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@leah, Lmaoooooo

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OpD2
August 10th, 2012 at 8:39 am
she doing him.

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shad
August 10th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Thank God Nicki saved the song!

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archie
August 10th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Dis nigga is wack! 2chainz aint worth no buzz…

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Mr Nice Watch Reply:
August 10th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
@archie, amen

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TheDreamer
August 10th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Why is there so much hype about him. He isn’t bringing anything new to rap.

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Silly Omraz08
August 10th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
guess Alot of people like his Music

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Kilynnah Blueer
August 10th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Let see how well his Song go and who know What the Hype About him. people do say that He’s too old to Rap

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yolanda
August 10th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
I love u 2chainz,looking for your music to come out next week

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Lil c
August 10th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
[Msg2all haters] get a fuckin life or Jus eat shit nd die #TeamGetTheFuck

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henry.boy
August 10th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Yo 2 chains you needa put more bass in ya songs mane too keep my speakers poppin’ fo’ sure

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Latoya
August 10th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Can’t wait to get the album. I love me some 2Chainz!!!

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supa_coccy
August 11th, 2012 at 9:58 am
All yall talkin down bout this man is some haters he successful and educated and yall cant stand it smh get off him and find some success of your own

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mz stunna
August 11th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
He my boothang so all u goofies need to turn yall goofy down. Dnt b mad turn up lames

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@Raven_Minaj
August 18th, 2012 at 7:52 am
I think that 2chainz got all this attention after his “Beez In The Trap” collab with Nicki!! Fuck all you haters…. #QueenNickiRules

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Amine
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:52 pm
RoachieP on May 17, 2010 Whatcha smugglin Shell? LOL..I have to say, it’s gotta be the most spcctaeular place I have ever seen..well kinda seen!! Breathtaking is right Jason!! Thanks for takin us along! Roe

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