10 Flicks Of 2 Chainz Not Living Up to His T.R.U. Name [PHOTOS]

By now, everyone has settled into referring to Tity Boi as “2 Chainz.” The rapper’s early days were spent being 50% of DTP rap outfit Playaz Circle, before taking his show solo. Now it’s 2012 and Mr. Chainz has taken over the game. The Atlanta rapper’s bran new album Based On a T.R.U. Story is out today, the second glimpse into 2 Chainz’s reinvented career (the other, for most besides the truly devoted of fans,  was his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion). 

So what exactly is a 2 Chainz? Taken literally, it means that he likes to rock, well, two chains. We have proof, though, that 2 Chainz isn’t being entirely true to form. Sometimes he’s wearing 20 chains, other times he’s wearing none. It’s all so confusing. Check out some flicks of 2 Chainz not representing the double chained life properly, by either having too much or too little. Stick to the correct number, Chainz, or else it’s back to Tity Boi!

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Here we have 2 Chainz portraying the role of “3 Chainz.” While that string of pearls may not count as a chain to some, it’s still keeping the other “2 chainz” company, so it’s automatically part of the group. We call that guilt by association. Next time lose the pearls, Tity. Unless of coure you’re attending The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Okay, now what’s going on here? Not only is there 1 Chain, but it’s the youngest looking chain on the block! With that linen suit and slender looking piece of jewelry, Chainz looks like he’s trying out for the next generation of Jodeci. Maybe  he’s holding up that backpack to show everyone there’s actually a chain in there? Well, if there is he should be wearing it.

And here we have Mr. Concealed Chainz. See how the neckline on Chainz’s suit has a little glimmer of gold going on? Yeah, well that’s not nearly enough to prove there are two separate chains under that blazer. It’s “gotcha” accessorizing, and we don’t need that. If you’re going by 2 Chainz, show them off! Don’t be shy.

How about that? Not a single chain to be found. It’s No Chainz, ladies and gentlemen. And don’t tell us that “a chain doesn’t really go with this suit” because of course it does. If you’re going to dress like Kanye West during his 808s and Heartbreak era then either sew a giant heart to your lapel or put your damn chains on!

Okay, so we see here a rare tender moment in the life of 2 Chainz, petting his little doggy. However, he’s only wearing one chain again. This is getting upsetting. The only argument we can provide is that while 2 Chainz is wearing one chain, he’s allowed his dog to wear the other one. Maybe that’s what’s going on here. Right? Right?

Okay now this is a bit much. It looks like Chainz attended the Jacob the Jeweler edition of Mardi Gras and flashed a “titty boi” at every passer by. That’s the only reason why he would need to wear every chain ever made in the history of rappers wearing chains around his neck at one time. So what would this make him? 64 Chainz? Unacceptable.

3 Chainz strikes again! The thing that is particularly upsetting about this instance is that 2 Chainz opted to not only add an extra chain to the mix, but also a giant yellow gold cuff and a four-finger ring. That extra chain really pushes the whole ensemble over the edge. Enough is enough already.

Is that even a chain? It looks more like a strand off a beaded curtain from the ’70s. While 2 Chainz’s abstract fashion sense is admirable, this right here is a bit out there, even for him. Then again, if you’re going to just wear one chain, make it count, right?

The Legend Of Concealed Chainz. Once again, if there is a chain it’s tucked comfortably underneath this Old Navy Polo (we hope) puffy vest. Is his ice that cold that he needed to dress in winter wear and totally hide the chains in the process? Next time, 2 Chainz, wear the bling on the outside and the vest will keep it warm for you.

Apparently at 2 Chainz’s prep school, they didn’t allow any chains to work with his school uniform. That’s the only explanation as to why there are no chains present on this Hogwart’s Academy getup. It’s not a total sin to add some flair with that bow tie, now is it?