Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex may have to reach out to G.O.O.D. Music affiliate 2 Chainz in the near future after recently naming him one of the worst freestyle performers to appear on his show.
In Flex’s opinion, he likely caught Deuce on a bad day when he asked for an on-the-spot freestyle.
“The freestyle that wasn’t very good on my show, it had to be 2 Chainz. Honestly, I think I caught him off guard. I think he didn’t expect me to ask him to do it,” Flex said in an interview. “I’ve heard him on shows freestyling before so I knew he could handle it. But I think that day, he couldn’t handle it.” (ESPN)
2 Chainz recently announced plans to release a new music project next month.
Consisting of five brand new, original tracks, the EP will be a return to the hardcore, streetflavored rap that made 2 Chainz one of the most beloved figures in all of hip hop. Additionally, as the EP is fan oriented, 2 Chainz tapped his talented fan base for the album artwork. Utilizing his devout social media following, 2 Chainz encouraged fans to submit their suggested artwork for the Freebase cover via Instagram, with the #freebase hashtag. The winning design features a rare photo of famous stand-up comedian and actor Richard Pryor reclining on a bed, wearing two chain necklaces. (Press Release)
Deuce also issued a statement about his new Freebase project.
“It has been a minute since the release of my album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time and I wanted to give something special to my fans while I record my follow up album. This is a taste of what is to come, and is most importantly, for them.” (Statement)
In February, Chainz revealed he had a new album on deck.
“Workin on B.O.A.T.S III,” Chainz tweeted February 4. (2 Chainz’s Twitter)
Check out Funkmaster Flex’s interview: