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2 Chainz's solo debut is modest for someone that's benefited from a lot of hype. He's not one to reflect on life beyond the grind of a former crack dealer turned rap star. He has some witty lyrics, like 'Let me slow it down fo I get a ticket/ N*gg* want a verse from me it's gonna cost a chicken' on 'Crack.' But more talented rappers outshine him: His big hit 'No Lie' is a Drake song, 'Extremely Blessed' is a The-Dream track, and Nicki Minaj takes over 'I Luv Dem Strippers.' He's at his best on 'Crack,' 'Dope Peddler' and 'Money Machine,' all standard trap-rap numbers that rattle the speakers.