2 Chainz has shared an emotional video revealing that he recently uncovered a significant stash of cash hidden by his late father more than a decade ago.
The Atlanta rapper, born Tauheed Epps, posted the clip to his Instagram Story in late January 2023 after repair workers found the money while fixing a busted pipe in his home’s basement. In the footage, a visibly moved 2 Chainz is seen sitting with a gift-style bag filled with hundreds of tightly rolled-up bills, running his hands through the cash.
“Quick story. I had a busted pipe in the basement. They fixed my basement and then they found… I guess it’s my pops’ old stash,” he said in the video, which he captioned simply with “RIP POPS.”
His father passed away in 2012, meaning the cash had been deliberately hidden in the home for at least 11 years, possibly longer. No figure was disclosed regarding the total amount discovered.
The heartfelt moment quickly made the rounds across hip-hop media in 2023, drawing widespread attention for its touching display of a father’s quiet provision for his son even after death. Fans and commenters online noted that the discovery felt like the fulfillment of a promise, referencing past stories of his father telling him he would “leave him something” if his rap career didn’t take off.
Though the original story first broke over three years ago, the video has resurfaced strongly in recent weeks on TikTok, Instagram, and X in 2026, once again striking a chord with audiences as a rare wholesome anecdote in rap culture. Many have described the clip as both heartwarming and slightly eerie, given the unexpected way the hidden money was revealed through a routine home repair.
2 Chainz has not publicly shared additional details about the find or what became of the cash. The incident remains one of the more memorable personal stories shared by the “I’m Different” rapper in recent years.
