2 Chainz Memoir 'The Voice In My Head Is God' Debuts on The New York Times Best Sellers List

The Grammy-winning artist's first book offers a personal look at his journey from navigating street life to building a successful music and business career.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Rapper 2 Chainz has reached a new career milestone with the debut of his first memoir, 'The Voice In My Head Is God', at No. 10 on The New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers list. The book, released on March 3, provides a deeply personal account of the artist's life, tracing his path from growing up in College Park, Georgia to finding success in music and business, guided by his intuition and spiritual outlook.

Why it matters

2 Chainz's memoir offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the life of a successful hip-hop artist, exploring themes of loyalty, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the spiritual influences that have shaped his decisions both in music and in life. The book's debut on the prestigious New York Times Best Sellers list underscores 2 Chainz's growing influence and the public's appetite for authentic, introspective narratives from prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

The details

In 'The Voice In My Head Is God', 2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, reflects on his upbringing in College Park, Georgia, where he was raised by his mother while his father was incarcerated. The memoir traces his journey from navigating street life to ultimately pursuing music and building a successful business career. Throughout the book, 2 Chainz openly explores the spiritual outlook that has guided his decisions, writing: 'The voice in your head is God's whisper. It's like somebody in your classroom trying to give you the answers to a test. Life's tests. That's what it feels like to me, my energy, my life's journey, how it feels in my chakras.'

  • The memoir was released on March 3, 2026.
  • The book debuted at No. 10 on The New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers list on March 25, 2026.

The players

2 Chainz

A Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, known for his successful music career and business ventures.

Tauheed Epps

The real name of the rapper 2 Chainz, who grew up in College Park, Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“I know sometimes when I think of artists and their stories, a lot of it deals with the struggle. We all have struggles, and we all have stories to tell. But this book is not about out-struggling or out-traumatizing the next rapper. I'm tapped into a higher source. I'm trying to enlighten. I'm trying to draw some jewels. I'm trying to give you some game.”

— 2 Chainz

“The voice in your head is God's whisper. It's like somebody in your classroom trying to give you the answers to a test. Life's tests. That's what it feels like to me, my energy, my life's journey, how it feels in my chakras. I'm a son of the highest power and I'm connected. Dig deep, dive inward. Accept the things you cannot change. Trust the things that feel a part of you.”

— 2 Chainz

The takeaway

2 Chainz's memoir 'The Voice In My Head Is God' provides a rare, unfiltered look into the life of a successful hip-hop artist, exploring themes of spirituality, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The book's debut on the prestigious New York Times Best Sellers list underscores 2 Chainz's growing influence and the public's appetite for authentic, introspective narratives from prominent figures in the entertainment industry.