Rapper 2Chainz played host to a slew of industry insiders and fans during his ‘B.O.A.T.S. II’ #MeTime Album Listening Party Monday evening (August 26, 2013).

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At the ripe age of 34 years old, 2 Chainz has suddenly became one of the hottest stars in the Hip Hop genre, in large thanks to his name change (from Tity Boi), and critical collaborations with Kanye, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

His new album, “B.O.A.T.S. II” aka ‘Based On A TRU Story 2,’? follows his successful 2012 solo debut of the same title and is scheduled to be released September 10th.

The popular rapper has had a hard go of it with the law in other states recently but being home in Atlanta around friends, family & supporters seemed to lift his spirits quite a bit.

Attendees to included: Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Lil Scrappy, DJ Babey Drew, DJ Tracey Steel, (of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Bu Thiam, Sean Garrett, Yung Joc, Don Cannon, DJ Toomp, DJ Drama, Princes (Crime Mob), CyHi The Prynce, Cap 1 and more.

Photos from 2 Chainz epic listening event + video below…

Stevie J. & Joseline make their grand entrance…

DJ Toomp just gets better with age… (heeeeey boo! *waving*)

Yung Joc made an appearance (where has he been hiding?)

Bu Thiam…

VIDEO: Scrappy, Traci Steele & More at 2Chainz Listening Session (Aug 26)

Princess (Crime Mob)

DrummaBoy reppin his hometown of Memphis, TN…

Don Cannon, DJ Drama and DJ Envy…

2Chainz kept it simple with only 2 chains. 😆

Photos: Prince Williams (ATLPics)

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