In this video 2 Chainz says that he was a convicted felon since he was 15.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcfWaQ_brI4
In this video from ESPN he is seen playing high school basketball in 1995
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8367126
Read the article : Breakin' 2 Chainz. Why Do Smart Rappers Make Dumb Raps
http://allhiphop.com/2012/10/01/breakin-2-chainz-why-do-smart-rappers-make-dumb-raps/
Death to Ratchet Rap! Long Live Hip Hop!
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