Roughly three months after its release, 2 Chainz’s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music has been certified gold by the RIAA. The Atlanta rapper officially reached over 500,000 units sold on September 13.
The Def Jam Recordings artist, who turned 39 on September 12, took to Instagram to share the good news on Friday (September 15) and predicated it would hit platinum soon.
“Birthday all month bihhh surprise turn up @escobaratlanta last nite was a vibe !!,” he captioned the photo. “oh yeh album is on the way to being platinum.”
He also posted a close-up shot of the plaque and expressed his gratitude. “Blessings on blessings Thank YOU ALL,” he captioned the photo.
Pretty Girls Like Trap Music features Nicki Minaj, Drake and Migos, and follows his 2016 solo album, ColleGrove, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200.
(This article was last updated on June 15, 2017 and can be found below.)
The wait is finally over. After the original April 7 release date for Pretty Girls Like Trap Music came and went, 2 Chainz delivers his new album just in time for your summer functions.
The newest entry to 2 Chainz’s discography features 16 tracks and boasts production by Mike WiLL Made-It, Mike Dean, FKi, Mano and Honorable C.N.O.T.E. Guests include Migos, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Swae Lee, Pharrell, Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songs, Jhené Aiko and Monica.
Check out the Pretty Girls Like Trap Music stream, cover art & tracklist below.
(This article was last updated May 30, 2017 and is below.)
As 2 Chainz continues to trickle out various elements of his highly anticipated album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, his latest update comes in the form of a full tracklist. Clocking in at 16 songs, the project has a slew of notable guest features, including Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Migos.
Previously shared singles include “Good Drank” with Gucci and Quavo as well as “It’s A Vibe” with Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz and Jhené Aiko. While the album isn’t expect to arrive until June 16, 2 Chainz graciously gifted his fans with another snippet of the project in the form of “4 AM” featuring Travis Scott.
Check out “4 AM” and the tracklist below.
- Saturday Night
- Riverdale Rd
- Good Drank f. Gucci Mane & Quavo
- 4 AM f. Travis Scott
- Door Swangin
- Realize f. Nicki Minaj
- Poor Fool f. Swae Lee
- Big Amount f. Drake
- It’s A Vibe f. Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz & Jhené Aiko
- Rolls Royce Bitch
- Sleep When U Die
- Trap Check
- Blue Cheese f. Migos
- OG Kush Diet
- Bailan f. Pharrell
- Burglar Bars f. Monica
(The last version of the story was published May 25, 2017 and can be found below.)
The promotion for 2 Chainz’s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music is in full swing. Just a few days after a trailer for the album was released, Tity Boi revealed the cover artwork for his highly anticipated project on Instagram. The cover was created by Trevor Andrews, an artist known as Gucci Ghost, who also happens to be the husband of singer Santigold.
“#prettygirlsliketrapmusic album cover thought of by me and art by @troubleandrew #guccighost #guccitraphouse #girlslikepink #beautifultrap,” 2 Chainz wrote in the post’s caption. “This street artistic expression drops on 6/16/17 ps. You know the merch game gone be crazy right !!!????.”
2 Chainz’s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music will be released on June 16 through Def Jam Recordings. View the cover art below.
(This story has been updated. It was originally published on May 23, 2017.)
2 Chainz is establishing some lofty expectations for his Pretty Girls Like Trap Music LP. The 39-year-old rapper unleashed an epic trailer for the new album that reveals the project will now be released on June 16. The project was initially expected on April 7, but delayed in March.
The video features high praise from Drake, Pharrell, The New York Times and Noisey. In the clip, Drake tells 2 Chainz that he is one of Drizzy’s favorite rappers of all time, and Pharrell refers to him as a unicorn.
The co-signs from stars like Drake and Pharrell help to set a high bar for Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. But 2 Chainz heightens the stakes by including quotes from publications in the same way a new movie uses reviews in its trailer. The former Tity Boi makes a big point to feature Noisey’s recent write-up on him, which he felt was a long-overdue acknowledgment of his growth and progression as an MC.
Although the album’s release date is right around the corner, 2 Chainz is still being pretty tight lipped about the project. The Hair Weave Killer has promised collaborations with Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent and teased new music with Drake, but no single or tracklist has been made public. As of Tuesday (May 23), all that’s known is the LP will drop on June 16.
Sets the bar high in terms of what? Lyrically? Ha ha haaaaaaa
I think it was stating in comparison to what you’ve accomplished….
*giggling*
Got em!!!! Lol
Int er est ing…
DX visitors, Please check out “May I Take Your Order” by “tity boi”. It’s older track but to me 1 of most lyrical songs of any artist ever, seriously.
Not one of the most lyrical songs to me but its still a gem.
In what fucking universe is this guy one of the best rappers??? Prime example of what’s wrong with society
or maybe times have changed and ur old ass doesn’t adapt. stay on your stoop home boy.
Adapt and read some books so you can be a productive member of society and get out your mom’s bunk bed. You’re a undisciplined piece of fecal matter with below average intelligence.
the fact that u replied to this means u have no life. only reason im replying is cause it got reposted when the album dropped. and seriously kill yourself.
If you even make 10 a hr you have over achieved, thus meaning you are still in poverty. Think that when you buy your next pair of “j’s”. How many meals is that setting your family back?? You moms should’ve swallowed or aborted. That’s what she usually does..
If you even make 10 a hr you have over achieved, thus meaning you are still in poverty. Think that when you buy your next pair of “j’s”. How many meals is that setting your family back?? You moms should’ve swallowed or aborted. That’s what she usually does.. Just ask anybody within 200 miles of you………
I actually like 2 chainz. He’s one of the few “trap rappers” I can listen too.
That’s funny that you said that, because I could not stand him at one time. But these days, I can tolerate him as well. Plus, his beat selections is tight these days.
He’s aite at best
No it don’t.
I’ve known 2chainz since the duffle bag boy song and he was OK but as for being a best..I don’t think so
Lol, it’s funny how back in 2012, when 2 Chainz was really poppin, a lot of people hated him. But now, people be like “Oh I actually like 2 Chainz.” I guess with all the mumble rappers out, it makes Chainz look like Rakim compared to them.
2chainz isn’t Rakim. Just like Chris rock ain’t Denzel. Two different lanes. I prefer Rakim, but at times I like some 2chainz.
Well, no shit. I’m saying compared to all these mumble rappers out, 2 Chainz is LIKE Rakim. Never said he actually was Rakim.
If pretty girls like trap music, then im hollering at Medusa.
why is he pretending that what he does is trap music
All seeing eye*sold out artist and more proof the cabal is real*….it’s so out of place thts the proof*wake up goofballs*
nope titty boi I’m out. And you got the lean pink colored house, with the weirdo young thug type title. Nah bra they got a hold to you too. Smh
I have very little respect for pretty much all trap rappers. I think 2 Chainz takes the cake for who I respect the least, with the exception of Rick Ross. They don’t even have the excuse for their ignorance of being young and dumb, these nigs are 40 years old talking about shit that will get the average young black man arrested and completely ruin their life, and they are idolized by that community. Migos and Gucci are no better in terms of the example they set, but it is even more annoying for Chainz because he went to college and just decided to rap about being a loser. Gucci Mane never had a choice but to be a loser, he’s just successful at being a loser. The point I am trying to make is that if you listen to any of these guys, you are stupid. Yes, you. These people make stupid music that is consumed by stupid people.
You’re absolutely right, well said
And Migos grew up middle class in the suburbs of Gwinnett county, frontin like they trappin in Atlanta
fuck outta here
this album dope, and ross been one of the best out here.
go listen to young thug or lil uzi…..
A 41 year old man who got a bachelors degree with a 3.7 GPA acting like some ignorant teenager. GTFO!!! Dudes like 2 Chains are perfect examples of adults not teaching the youth knowledge of self.
all true – starlito needs to call out 2 chains for appropriating black culture
Agree. All these motherfuckers ruining Hip Hop!
Too much BS in the comments section, just enjoy the music damn.
Fr 2 Chainz da funniest rapper out there atm but def not amongst ma top5 like Drake lol
Fuck trap. Clever girls loves REAL Hip Hop. They know that this shit is ruining it.
Zero respect.
SO CALLED REAL HIPHOP LAMES BROKE . THAT’S WHY YOU MAD . 2 CHAINZ GOT MORE BREAD THAN RAEKWON TALIB MOS MOBB DEEP ECT….. . #YOUCLOWNSBROKE
Martin Shrekli and Trump both got more bread ? than him. They way more hip-hop than 2-chainz.
I just broke your argument.
music to get yer gay on
All of you mf’ers is haters and tripping. This album is dope. You’re talking down on it without even listening to it. Y’all are what’s really wrong with Hip Hop.
A boring shit album which is the same as all his other boring shit albums.
Y’all complain about what real hip hop is, but won’t pay for real hip hop.
2Chainz is Inspiration. Been knockin “Blue Cheese” All Weekend. Much Respeck.
good album
It’s really sad to see people hating on his work without even listening to it. This album is dope, he clowns mumble rappers, has greay production, and quality lines.
2 chainz is the fucking worst. I’m shocked 500,000 people bought this piece of shit album. He should shove those 2 chainz up his ass. Dude sucks.