Yes, it’s TRU. 2 Chainz’ debut Based on a T.R.U. Story is now gold. The Atlanta rapper celebrated the milestone with his Def Jam family at a dinner in New York City last night.

“Hardwork paying off,” tweeted 2 Chainz, who was presented with a plaque from Def Jam president Joie Manda.

He will attend the Grammys in L.A. on February 10, where he is nominated for Best Rap Album. He also recently shot his acting debut in the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls,” airing February 11, and is in the lab working on his sophomore album.

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Hipsters and hip-hop heads unite. A slew of hip-hop, rock, and alternative acts are once again headed to the desert for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Hit-Boy shows the groupies love on the remix to “Fan,” which features a brand new verse from 2 Chainz. The original cut appears on his debut album HITstory.

The “Ni**as in Paris” producer has partnered with Interscope to launch his own label, Hits Since 87, Inc. The first release will be his compilation All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of featuring his signees Audio Push and K. Roosevelt.

“#AllIveEverDreamedOf coming soon. #HS87 The production is the best i’ve ever done and i’m excited for y’all to hear the new raps,” he tweeted.

Additionally, Hit-Boy will perform along with Naughty by Nature, Solange, Trinidad James, and more at the 6th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on June 1. He was recently in the studio with M.I.A. and Britney Spears cooking up some new material.

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Old school met new school at the Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II sponsored by Heineken at Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C. On the eve of President Obama’s inauguration, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, 2 Chainz, Maxwell, Meek Mill, and more gathered to celebrate their peers and hip-hop’s impact on the election.

2 Chainz, who launched Respect My Vote! to educate convicted felons on voting, cleaned up nicely in a suit as he accepted the street soldier award.

“Doing my thing on the charts is one thing, but to be honored on another avenue, it just feels like a blessing,” he told Newsday. “I’m keeping my head leveled and staying humble.”

His fellow honorees Swizz Beatz and John Legend were also dressed to impress in suits. Lil Mama sported blonde bangs as she joined Yo-Yo and Smooth in a tribute to her idol MC Lyte, who received the lifetime achievement award along with Doug E. Fresh.

Legend was on hand to accept the humanitarian award and spoke about hip-hop’s role in re-electing Obama.

“I think hip-hop had a role in making sure we elected a black president in America because we made it so that black people were in people’s homes through our music and through our culture,” he told Newsday. “I think it made Barack Obama and more people like him possible, so I’m really thankful for hip-hop and the role it plays in society.”

Meek Mill and Marsha Ambrosius also took the stage to perform. The British songstress entertained with “Butterflies” and “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player),” joking that it was Obama’s favorite song.

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Trinidad James strikes gold twice with the remix to his ubiquitous single “All Gold Everything.” The Atlanta rapper, who inked a $2 million deal with Def Jam, calls on three of his fellow ATLiens—T.I., Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz.

According to Diplo, there’s also an extended remix with 17 verses on the way.

Who had the best verse? Listen and sound off below.

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P.A.P.I. takes over the clubs, the streets, and even the basketball court in the video for “Tadow,” the new single off his upcoming album Student of the Game.

The Queens MC, formerly known as N.O.R.E., meets up with French Montana, goes batting with Pusha T, and plays a little one-on-one with 2 Chainz, with cameos from Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled.

Bling, tadow, money!

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N.O.R.E. gets a new name for the new year. The Queens rapper introduces himself as P.A.P.I. (Power Always Proves Intelligence) on his new single “Tadow” off his upcoming album Student of the Game.

The money anthem boasts a catchy hook courtesy of French Montana (“Bling, tadow, money!”) and flashy verses from 2 Chainz and Pusha T.

The video is set to premiere today on MTV Jams.

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In her new role as anchor for “Fuse News,” Ashanti sat down with 2 Chainz last year. They discussed his grind from Tity Boi to 2 Chainz, collaborating with Kanye West, and spoiling his daughter.

“I’m sacrificing for my whole family. I want everybody to a have a smile on their face even when I’m not in the best of moods,” said the “No Lie” rapper, who plans to release his second album this year.

He also reflected on the past and his place in hip-hop. “I feel like my calling ain’t supposed to be the best rapper or the best MC in the world, but my story can inspire somebody not to give up.”

Watch Ashanti go one-on-one with 2 Chainz.

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