It’s true: 2 Chainz is embarking on his own national solo tour. His excursion begins August 30th in Virgina. Additional dates after the jump.

2 Chainz’s birthday is two months away. But today, he releases his born day anthem featuring Kanye West. Chainz will probably have his cake and eat it too, but this is one celebration worth passing. Based On A T.R.U. Story coming August 14th. Purchase the song on iTunes here. Sidebar: Conference call below

Despite what’s going on around their surroundings, 8Ball and 2 Chainz keep their chin

Nicki kicked off the U.S. leg of her Pink Friday tour last night at the Chicago Theater. And in the film provided, the tour’s opening act joins her for “Beez In The Trap”. fakeshoredrive

Up for a summer anthem? Well MMG’s DJ Scream calls in a few of the game’s most wanted for his latest posse cut. How hood is that? xzone

It’s already a Cruel Summer for G.O.O.D. Music. And before the album drops August 7, their first single “Mercy” has moved 1,059,000 units. Cop it here. Swerve. hiphop-n-more

Picking up where Trick Daddy and Trina left off, Plies carries on tradition with his new recording. As Nav indicated, this appears on his recent mixtape, and now features 2 Chainz. On paper, his addition sounds promising. But ultimately, Tit’s verse falls flat.

Mr. West is in the building. And along with this G.O.O.D. Music familia, Ye opened up this year’s BET Awards. They performed “Mercy” and “Cold” before closing with a verse from his upcoming track, “New God Flow”. yardie

It’s Drama’s momemt to shine, and today he delivers new music featuring Dos Chainz, Meek and Jeremih with T-Minus on the boards. Yeah, this one is a banger. Quality Street Music drops in September. drama

With Drumma Boy spearheading the production, it really ain’t a thing for Wiz to get 2 Chainz on his latest release. Sounds more than just nothing. O.N.F.I.C. arrives Aug 28.