Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut studio album from 2 Chainz. It was released on August 14, 2012 following a string of mixtapes that were first released in 2007 under the rapper’s old moniker, Tity Boi. 2 Chainz announced the album’s release date on March 22, 2012: The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 55th Grammy Awards.