Student Explains The Meaning Behind ASU Alum 2 Chainz Stage Name

A student writes a letter to the editor about a recent 2 Chainz concert.

UNC student David Oakley said that he enjoyed Karyn Hladik-Brown’s article about a 2 Chainz concert at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, but “there was one part of your article that I disagreed with.”

He went on to say, “You said, ‘2 Chainz is not that great at personal branding — he wore three chains.'”

“While I understand that this was a small joke, I find it necessary to set the record straight. In his song ‘I’m Different,”’ he states ‘2 Chainz but I got me a few on,'” Oakley said.

“2 Chainz has never claimed to only have two tangible chains; rather, the names 2 Chainz symbolizes his second chance at the rap game. This is a common mistake, and I’m sure you meant no disrespect.”