For one of hip-hop’s most recognizable stars, the next chapter of his family story is rooted not in music charts or viral moments—but in the classrooms of an HBCU. Heaven Epps, the eldest daughter of Grammy-nominated rapper and former HBCU basketball player 2 Chainz, has been accepted to Howard University and is set to enroll in the fall.
Her decision continues a multi-generational commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, one that spans athletics, academics, culture, and community impact.
While celebrity college announcements often generate buzz on name alone, this one carries deeper meaning. For the Epps family, Howard isn’t just a destination—it’s a continuation of a legacy built across multiple HBCUs.
A Family Legacy Built at HBCUs
Before he became a platinum-selling artist known worldwide as 2 Chainz, Tauheed Epps was a Division I basketball player at Alabama State University, where he suited up for the Hornets from 1995 to 1997. Standing 6-foot-5, Epps was a versatile swingman who earned a full athletic scholarship and drew early interest from major programs before choosing the HBCU route…