Category: T.I.

Justin Timberlake / T.I.

July 31, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published July 31, 2021

“Dead and Gone” by T.I. (ft. Justin Timberlake)

T.I. was unfortunate enough to have witnessed the murder of his best friend. In terms of the psychological toll, that tragedy was compounded by the fact that Tip actually feels said bullets were meant for him...

Jay-Z / Kanye West / Lil Wayne / M.I.A. / T.I.

July 28, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published July 28, 2021

“Swagga Like Us” by T.I. and Jay-Z (ft. Lil Wayne and Kanye West and M.I.A.)

Swagger – or “swagga” as it is colloquialized in this song – is an attribute ascribed to those who display, shall we say individualized mannerisms founded in a palpable level of self-confidence.  Possessing such...

T.I.

May 25, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published May 25, 2021

“What It’s Come To” by T.I.

At the time of the release of “What It’s Come To”, T.I. and his celebrity wife, Tiny Harris, are dealing with some legal issues. The pair have been formally accused of sexual misconduct such...

Rick Ross / T.I.

October 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 22, 2020

“Respect the Code” by T.I. and Rick Ross

On “Respect the Code”, T. I’s lines seem to be directed at other guys possibly underground rappers, calling them out for acting as wimps in the face of money. As the song begins, the...

Lil Duval / T.I.

October 6, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 6, 2020

“Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Lil Duval (ft. T.I.)

As you may have already deduced from the title, this song is a remake of a classic track of the same name Bobby McFerrin dropped back in 1988. And just like its predecessor, this updated...

T.I.

June 1, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published June 1, 2020

“Whatever You Like” by T.I.

This song isn’t lyrically complicated at all. What it is based on is the lyricist trying to seduce a woman, if you will, with his riches. At some points it reads as if he is now...