Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut
studio album by American
rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on August 14, 2012, by
Def Jam Recordings. The album features
guest appearances from fellow rappers
Lil Wayne,
Drake,
Kanye West,
Nicki Minaj and
Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy, along with
singer-songwriters The-Dream,
Mike Posner,
The Weeknd and
Chris Brown. The album's
production was handled by
Brick Squad Monopoly's
Southside,
Mike WiLL Made It,
Sonny Digital, Kanye West,
Hit-Boy,
Drumma Boy,
DJ Mustard,
Mr. Bangladesh and DJ Spinz, among others.