“I got this far from not listening to other n***as. But with that said these are the people in the game that I do pay attention to when they’re speaking. They always got some game to put me on to.”

2 Chainz, formerly known to many as Tity Boi, is blowing up on the rap scene. His laid-back, smooth flow has found its way on a variety of rappers’ tracks, including Young Jeezy’s “Super Freak” and Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap.”

But many may be wondering who the “Spend It” rapper’s musical influences are. 2 Chainz sat down with Vibe Magazine and outline his Top 5 favorite rappers.

The rappers are listed as follows:

1. E- 40

2. Birdman

3. Too Short

4. Scar Face

5. Kanye West

“I got this far from not listening to other n***as. But with that said these are the people in the game that I do pay attention to when they’re speaking. They always got some game to put me on to,” he told Vibe. “[E-40 is an] innovator. Always fun talking to E-40…I always listen when [Birdman] is talking. Weezy too for that matter…[Too Short] is game personified…[Kanye West], this guy is a musical genius…[Scarface is a] wise man. He’s seen a lot.”

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