2 Chainz Inks Solo Deal With Def Jam Records

After making himself one of the hottest free agents over the past several months, thanks to a popular mixtape (T.R.U. REALigion) and countless guest appearances, 2 Chainz has inked a new record deal. While the ATL rapper was set to make the official announcement on MTV's RapFix Live on Wednesday (February 1), the news has leaked ... he's signed with Def Jam Records, reports Previously an artist on Ludacris' DTP Records roster, 2 Chainz (aka Tity Boi) confirmed rumors with XXL this week, that he had parted ways with the label. However, the rapper says he and Luda are still friends. "It's the Real University, Two Gun Gang, Street Executives. It's not DTP no more," 2 Chainz told the mag. "I'm actually behind [Ludacris], he's still my homie. I just took another route, as far as running my own company and bossing up. But on the other hand, I'm still working with him. He has an album coming out this year, as well." 2 Chainz was signed to DTP as a part of the rap duo, Playaz Circle, but since breaking out in 2007 with their smash single "Duffle Bag Boy", he's been focusing on a solo career. And, apparently, has left DTP to do so. Details regarding his new deal with Def Jam was unknown at press time. 2 Chainz will officially announced his solo deal with Def Jam during MTV's RapFix Live on Wednesday (February 1). Download his latest mixtape, T.R.U. REALigion, now over at MixtapePass.com.