2 Chainz tapped NBA superstar LeBron James to A&R his forthcoming studio album, Rap or Go to the League, which is set to arrive March 1st via Def Jam Recordings.
Along with the album, James and 2 Chainz will partake in an in-depth conversation set to premierethe same day the album arrives via Apple Music. Apple also shared a trailer for the album and conversation, which includes behind-the-scenes footage of James and 2 Chainz discussing the albums rollout strategy, as well as featured collaborators.
I think itd be shocking to people to know how much input you had on it, 2 Chainz tells James at one point. Youve been on it the whole year!
The countdown to March 1st is officially on. @2chainz x @KingJames sit down for an exclusive in-depth conversation. #RapOrGoToTheLeague coming soon, A&R'd by LeBron James. https://t.co/XbzBOYeiu3 pic.twitter.com/RTNUeZA4la
Apple Music (@AppleMusic) February 19, 2019
Rap or Go to the League marks 2 Chainzs first studio album since 2016s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, while it also follows his two 2018 EPs, The Play Dont Care Who Makes It and Hot Wings Are a Girls Best Friend. Per a statement, Rap or Go to the League challenges the notion that the only way out of the inner city is either to become a rapper or a ball player [the album] flips that trope on its head, celebrating black excellence and focusing on the power of education and entrepreneurship.
Along with prepping Rap Or Go to the League, 2 Chainz is readying the third season of his Viceland show, Most Expensivest, which will premiere later this year.