In February, 2 Chainz released a collaborative album titled Life Is Beautiful with Larry June and The Alchemist. However, fans have long known that one of 2 Chainz’s biggest career goals was to land a feature with Jay-Z. Recently, he revealed on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay that an opportunity to meet and possibly work with Jay-Z had come but was missed. Legendary producer Jermaine Dupri had arranged a private jet ride for 2 Chainz to meet Jay-Z, but Chainz chose not to board the plane.
2 Chainz Chose Loyalty Over Opportunity, Standing Firm With His Trusted Team
Jermaine Dupri recounted that 2 Chainz declined the invitation, reportedly saying, “It’s a young man’s game.” JD, confident in his influence, responded by reminding Chainz who he was talking to. However, 2 Chainz disputes this version, explaining that he wanted to bring a close partner along, but JD refused. Out of loyalty, Chainz decided not to go alone, highlighting his principle of sticking with those who have supported him throughout his career.
2 Chainz Missed Jay-Z Meeting After Refusing to Leave Trusted Team Behind2 Chainz often emphasizes loyalty in his music, notably in his 2017 track “Saturday Night,” where he discusses loyalty conflicts with T.I. and Grand Hustle in favor of Ludacris and Disturbing Tha Peace. Looking back on the Jay-Z moment, Chainz admits the missed chance still weighs on him. Despite wanting to seize the opportunity, he chose to remain loyal to his team rather than take what might have been a solo leap forward.
2 Chainz’s Flourishing Career Includes Legendary Collaborations And Diverse Business Ventures
Even without a Jay-Z collaboration, 2 Chainz’s career has flourished. He has worked with many rap legends, including Eminem, with whom he connects over basketball on their 2024 track “Kyrie & Luka.” Other notable collaborations include working with Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne—the latter resulting in two joint albums as the group Collegrove. His success is well-established regardless of the missed Jay-Z feature.
In 2024, 2 Chainz left Def Jam to become a free agent and plans to drop two albums in 2025. Beyond music, he is a successful entrepreneur with ventures in restaurants and cannabis. He has also dipped into acting, with roles in Starz’s BMF and the 2022 film The Enforcer. Chainz’s career and business endeavors show that he continues to evolve and thrive across multiple industries.