LONG BEACH, CALIF. (April 1, 2013) – As part of an
innovative, collaborative effort, racing writer Tony DiZinno and rapper 2
Chainz will attempt to fuse rap and racing for the remainder of the 2013 season.
At future racing events where the artist now known simply as
“TDZ” attends, he’ll be wearing a massively large, oversized gold
chain around his neck. He has modeled it here to give an idea of what he’ll be
wearing in media centers around the country.
“I mean, you need to figure out a way to stand out in a
crowded media coverage market,” TDZ said. “Wearing a big ass gold chain is one way
to do so. This is clearly different than what other reporters would do. I’m excited about this partnership and look forward to rocking this
chain at the races I’m attending later this year.”
2 Chainz is using racing as a new means of expression beyond
his rap career, which in recent years has included his name change and his
debut studio album, “Based on a T.R.U. Story.”
“It’s a great way for me to keep getting my name out there,
the fact that I could roll with a guy who would actually wear this type of gold
chain,” said 2 Chainz. “The racing world is fast-paced. These racing guys are
dropping lap times faster than I’m dropping beats. It’s a natural partnership.”
TDZ dismissed suggestions the gold chain will impact the
writing he plans to do at the remaining events he’ll cover this year.
“Anyone that’s seen me type knows very few things can
interrupt my furious, mad, typing skills,” he said. “A massive, ridiculous,
oversize, gold link chain will be no different.”
TDZ won’t be at the next IndyCar race at Barber, but plans
to premiere the chain on the mean streets of the LBC – or the Toyota
Grand Prix of Long Beach, for those not keen on acronyms.
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