THE VOICE IN MY HEAD IS GOD

by 2 chainz

In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole God.

Before he was 2 Chainz, he was Tauheed Epps—an only child growing up in College Park, Georgia, raised by a single mother while his father served time in prison. Though he excelled in school and earned a basketball scholarship, the streets were never far behind, and by fifteen, he had been arrested and was hustling to survive. He faced doubt and self-destruction, but even then, something told him there had to be more.

In THE VOICE IN MY HEAD IS GOD, 2 Chainz tells the story of how he walked away from the trap and found his not by fame or fear, but by faith. With his unmistakable voice and unflinching honesty, he reflects on the hardest moments of his life and the quiet revelations that shaped him. From the spiritual alarms he couldn’t ignore to the mentors who showed up at the right time, he explores how his music and verses poured out when he finally listened to the voice that had been there all along.

From hanging with Lil Wayne to getting early help from Ludacris, 2 Chainz brings us into the defining moments of his life and career while delivering a powerful message about discipline, divine timing, and self-belief. Along the way, he offers more than a memoir. He shares a way of thinking, of trusting yourself, and of listening to the voice that never steers you wrong.

Lyrical, grounded, and fiercely motivational THE VOICE IN MY HEAD IS GOD is part blueprint and all heart.

Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Biography, Music

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2026

Reviews

[Eros Rose]

“The trap had love in it every single day. That love isn’t talked about nearly enough.”

If you enjoy memoirs from celebrities that are laced in raw honesty, experiences & truths, then, this may be your next read.

This felt like I was sitting on the porch with an uncle & listening to him give advice, a verbal hug, hard truths about life, choosing yourself despite poor decisions, believing in a life that you desire, tuning into your intuition, leaning into listening to that voice in your head that navigates your wellbeing & more.

Typically, memoirs are very “start to finish” as far as the storyline goes. But, this was swiftly jumping from different experiences. From memories that fans could remember to more personal memories that give us a look into his life as a person, as well as, an artist.

This was personal yet relatable. Everything about this book felt honest. It is easy to walk away with something memorable or thought-provoking of your own from reading his story.

I’ve been a fan of 2Chainz before he was 2Chainz. I was so excited to read this. If you are a fan of him in any capacity, this is a book to add to your TBR.

[Erin]

"Intuition is a powerful voice that guides us. We just need to listen to it."

2 Chainz is what I would call a mid tier rapper. He had a bit of a wave like 10 years ago but hes mostly just one of those rappers that when their songs come on you bop along to it. His biggest songs were "No Lie (with Drake), "I'm Different" and "Birthday Song (with Ye). I don't really know anyone who's a die hard fan. I've heard his live shows are a vibe and for the most part his just a mostly unproblematic rapper nice rapper.

2 Chains isn't your average rapper. He has a degree in psychology and he started rapping at a older age. This memoir was fairly surface level. I didn't really feel like I learned all that much about him or his life. Overall it was an entertaining and quick read. I enjoyed it for what it was.

[Samantha Denise]

TRUUUUUUUUU !!!!!!

[Miranda]

Thank you #NetGalley, Atria Publishing, and 2 Chainz for an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book based off the title. I thought maybe it was going to be very out there for my taste. I was wrong. The title is a bit different but 2 chainz did a great job with the book. It’s refreshing to see he actually wrote it and didn’t hire a ghostwriter. It made the book feel more genuine and himself.

I will say, I would’ve enjoyed it more if it was in order versus jumping around throughout his life. I found myself confused sometimes thinking if this was when he was in high school, college, or after college.

I enjoyed his overall message and how he spoke about his parents, especially his dad. I don’t know much about him and it was nice to read about how he grew up.

[Madlyn]

I found 2 Chanz book to be an interesting read. The memoir functions effectively as a self-help guide, encouraging readers to follow their positive inner voice to make better life decisions.

The author provides various examples of how he navigated crises from his youth through adulthood. While I believe this messaging is beneficial for individuals with a conscious mindset, the approach may not be as helpful for those struggling with specific mental health issues.

[Nicole (Bookiesandtea)]

First things first: I want to make it clear that this book does not fall into the spiritual or self-help genres. It is a candid autobiography.

​2Chainz delivers a series of stories from his life, focusing on the intuition or 'voice' that has guided him. He acknowledges that he didn't always listen, which landed him in some complicated situations.

Other times, he credits this intuition with helping him avoid danger or pivot his plans when something felt 'off.' He also chronicles his rise to fame and how he managed his career through smart investments and self-belief.

​I know the title might cause a bit of a misconception about the overall vibe. While 2Chainz’s story is definitely inspiring given his humble beginnings and many accomplishments, I recommend going into this one expecting a traditional autobiography rather than a religious or inspirational guide.

[Kelley]

This was SUCH an interesting read. I put on the audio version because it is read by 2 Chainz himself!

While listening, I was working on some projects and at work and it was the perfect soundtrack to being productive. It definitely felt very motivating and really encourages you to listen to your intuition or whatever voice speaks to you.

There were so many instances where he listened and it led him down a great path and not listening got him into trouble. While it wasn't necessarily a unique perspective, it was a really unique journey on how he achieved this perspective.

I also really appreciated how loyal he was to his family and friends- he turned down deals and maintained relationships when it could have potentially given him more success to do the opposite and he was rewarded, all by listening to the voice inside his head.

This is a book club book for a Black Authors book club I'm apart of and I think I never would have picked it up otherwise. 2 Chainz isn't necessarily someone I had a huge interest in (outside of replaying Duffle Bag Boy and Mercy on repeat) or knew anything about so I was pleasantly surprised to really enjoy reading this.

[Sara Lorentz]

The stories were interesting and i enjoyed learning more about the author.
Book was divided into topics versus being chronological and while it made sense being a shorter book, i felt like i had to piece together timelines.

[Sam]

Some people shouldn't write books. This was just a bunch of random stories on no timeline. The audiobook version was read by the author which made it kind of entertaining

[Kenneth Rotter]

Interesting read and insight into 2Chainz. However, mentioning your friendships with Diddy and Kanye without condemning their atrocious actions and behavior is a huge moral failing.

[ALEXIS]

Well… I didn’t have this one on my bingo card. A niche autobiography & wild combo of trap, faith, psychology, drug dealing, & the importance of intuition & integrity.

[Tyler Nguyen]

2 Chainz is funny, wise, and tells stories in a captivating way. I unironically would like him to mentor me.

[Emily Sachs]

This audiobook narrated by 2 Chainz was wild. At first I started it kind of as a joke but it actually turned out to be pretty captivating. 2 Chainz faced some major adversity growing up on the streets in Atlanta, watching his parents go to prison and enduring physical injuries among other set backs. I wouldn't label this book in the Christian genre by any means but it has an heavy theme about listening to your gut instincts. He’s got a way with words honestly, I liked it.

[Allie Ryan]

It is refreshing when a bad ass such as two chainz can level with a reader so plainly about the importance of putting your faith in God to put you on the right path. This book was entertaining AF. definitely recommend the audiobook!

[Ashley Reel]

Easy, quick read. Interesting perspective on life.

[Bonnie]

This is a light memoir disguised as self-help, or maybe the other way around. At times, it's entertaining purely for how corny and out of touch it is, but mostly it's poorly written, boring, and repetitive. Everything happens for a reason, but also follow your intuition, but also most people just aren't built like this guy. When he expressed genuine amazement at the concept of serving drinks in mason jars, I lost it. When he brought up wearing pajamas to the gym, I lost it again. Most people can't think like him, you guys, he plans outfits. Has anyone else considered dressing for the occasion? Not like him. I'll give him this: he genuinely appreciates the women in his life. Less appreciated are the repeated shoutouts to Kanye and Diddy in the year of our lord 2026. I'm not sure why I expected true depth and self-reflection, but here we are. If there is a God, I don't think he wants you spending more money on chains, private jets, courtside seats, and designer fits, call me crazy. There is absolutely a group of people with live laugh love word art in their homes for whom this will resonate deeply. I am not one of them. Big skip, it doesn't look like an editor ever laid eyes on it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for access to this book.

[gigi]

I'm such a fan of 2chainz, it's really no surprise that I enjoyed this. It came across as a standard memoir, but of course he added his own flair to top it off. You can tell he makes his money with words because each one was intentional (and inspirational). I kept finding myself thinking, "he could be a preacher if he wanted to"! He specifically stresses the importance of being in alignment and I believe that's fair advice.

♿️In 2017, I attended a show on the tour he referenced (the one where he performed in a wheelchair) and I have to admit, it was TRUly an amazing time. Not too many celebs could pull that off! I still have videos from that night 'til this day!!

[Sarah Toback]

I love reading books by people from different walks of life. The book ended up being a little different than I thought. The Epilogue was my favorite part of the entire book, and I thought that was going to be the framework of the entire book.
I struggled throughout the book with the timeline, as he kept jumping around. And, although I understand he was connecting most of what he discussed to the inner voice and intuition, but so much of it came across as an in-your-face display of self-confidence, even cockiness.

[Joshua]

Wow…. Kinda started listening to this as a joke, but pretty quickly was so sucked in. Great memoir with great stories read by 2 Chainz himself (great reading voice). *some* lessons here, but most of all just a really entertaining and relatively quick read/listen. Also just always down for more reminders to listen to my intuition and my gut. It’s super easy in this world to tap OUT of the intuition and tap into logical reasoning. While logical reasoning is important most of the time, we all could use some reminders to get back into ourselves, and out of our heads.

[Joshua Robinson]

Amazing read . 2 chainz is me and I am 2 chainz

[Eliza Hayes]

✨God is love✨

[Caleb Knapp]

While I can relate a lot to intuition and spirituality, this just isnt a good book. The only way I got through it was my girlfriend reading it to me while I drove us around the states. Love you 2 Chainz, you got me through some hard times (middle school).

[Mia]

Listened otw to Miami! It was interesting to learn more about his life, especially listening to the audiobook with him reading it.

[Brianna Hanks]

I love you 2 Chainz <3 love that he wrote about pretty girls like trap music tour in 2017, best show ever, and done with a broken leg.

[Quiana Thompson]

I love him, so whatever he puts out i'm gonna check it out. It as a great story.

[Whitney Carlson]

Honestly, a good read. if I were still teaching highschool, it would be a memoir I would teach portions of.

[jlynmac]

*no rating for memoirs*

Part memoir part self help that didn't come off cliche. No ghostwriter was involved, 2Chainz wrote it himself. The timeline jumped around a bit, but for me that's what made it feel more relatable. I also loveddd that there are sound effects sprinkled all throughout on audio–and that he narrates it. Def recommend if you're a fan of his or like celebrity memoirs in general. I've always been a fan and loved hearing more about him!

[Christopher]

Truuue

[(Adri)ana | TenPieceLemonPepper]

“I’m constantly on three way with God and the ancestors who look out for me.” - 2 Chainz

been a fan since the Tity Boi days. they could never make me hate you, Tauheed.

[Alisha]

A cool, easy read with good messaging and a strong, authentic voice throughout. I just wish it was more chronological at times it felt like I was piecing the story together. Overall, still a solid and worthwhile read.