2 Chainz is set to premiere a new short film he made with Omar Epps at the Atlanta Film Festival on Saturday.
In an interview with Variety on Friday (May 2), 2 Chainz said his new film Red Clay felt like a fitting extension of his music.
“I tell stories through my music, always hoping people feel empowered to overcome anything,” 2 Chainz told the publication. “Red Clay is an extension of that.”
The short is directed by Christian Nolan Jones, who directed Glitter Ain’t Gold. Red Clay takes place in 2003 and will reportedly focus on a teenager named Nook who experiences a difficult upbringing due to his mother’s drug habits. He seeks out a better life alongside his best friend Bub, hoping to escape the hardship he’s in. The film stars Rutina Wesley and Jaylen Ragin, and will feature a 2 Chainz song he made with Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers called “The ATL Experience.”
“Atlanta is full of resilience, and bringing Nook and Bub’s story to life—everyday folks fighting to survive—means everything to me,” Chainz continued. “Creating this with Omar Epps was truly legendary.”
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Omar Epps also told Variety the film was about unpacking serious complexities within the community.
“My inspiration to write this film came from the need to unpack brutal truths, and showcase the complexities of why Black and brown communities normalize trauma,” Epps said. “It’s my hope to inspire conversations [that] motivate people to have more grace, and compassion towards one another.”
Red Clay is just the latest outing for 2 Chainz, who dropped off a joint album with Larry June and The Alchemist titled Life Is Beautiful back in February. 2 Chainz is also set to release a joint album with Statik Selektah later this year, with the legendary producer saying he’s just waiting on a few more features to line up before he drops it.
