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Adam Levine + T.I. Linked to Drug Lawsuit

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:31:41 +0000

Have Adam Levine and T.I. been busy blazing something other than a trail up the Billboard charts? That’s the allegation in a lawsuit recently filed by a former security guard at the Universal Music Publishing Group — in fact, she says the entire building is “infiltrated with pervasive drug use where you could smell marijuana [...]

10 R&B + Hip-Hop Artists Who Hail From Atlanta

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:21:54 +0000

What do you know about the Dirty South? The city of Atlanta has been the hotbed for musical talent since the early ’90s. If you sing, rap or produce music, the ATL is the place to go to develop your craft. Atlanta is also the home of some of your favorite R&B and hip-hop acts. [...]

Rihanna Enlists Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J + T.I. for 'Pour It Up' Remix

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:13:23 +0000

Rihanna grabs four of the top rappers in the game -- Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J and T.I. -- for the RIHmix of her sure-fire club banger 'Pour It Up.'

Watch T.I Perform 'Hello' + 'Ball' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:27:55 +0000

T.I. christened the Sony outdoor stage at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,’ performing the ‘Trouble Man’ track ‘Hello,’ with sunglasses on and his hood up, even though night had fallen on Los Angeles. The free agent rapper, said to be looking for a new, multi-million dollar deal now that he’s wrapped his contract with longtime label Atlantic, [...]

Pharrell Williams Working With Kendrick Lamar + T.I.

Scott Shetler — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:35:40 +0000

Pharrell Williams is making music with T.I. and Kendrick Lamar, according to an image posted on Billionaire Boys Club that shows the guys hanging out in a Los Angeles recording studio.

Kendrick Lamar Joins T.I. Onstage at the BET Music Matters Showcase at SXSW

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:38:11 +0000

There were plenty of surprises at the BET Music Matters Showcase at SXSW in Austin, TX on Thursday (March 14). During T.I.'s headlining set, Kendrick Lamar jumped onstage for a memorable performance of their collaborative tune, 'Memories Back Then,' from Tip's 'Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head' album.

T.I. Says He Has Several New Songs With Justin Timberlake

Jeff Giles — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:21:26 +0000

Now that we've all had a chance to try on Justin Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie,' it's only natural to wonder what's in store for us in the rest of his upcoming 'The 20/20 Experience' record -- and one person who might know a thing or two is Timberlake's past collaborator, T.I.

Watch T.I. + the Roots Perform 'Ball' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:00:37 +0000

T.I. recruited Lil Wayne for his latest single, 'Ball,' from 'Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head,' but Weezy couldn't make it to 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' on Jan. 3. Still, Tip's performance was so strong and fun that you almost didn't miss him.

T.I., 'Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head' – Album Review

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:54:55 +0000

T.I.certainly has lived a troubled life. On his eighth LP ‘Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head,’ his first album since being released last year from federal prison following a probation violation, the veteran rhyme-slinger lays bare his troubled past and turns to music for salivation. Inspired by Marvin Gaye’s classic 1972 album ‘Trouble Man,’ the [...]

T.I. Duets with Pink on Bittersweet Track 'Guns and Roses'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:46:44 +0000

Love can be a tug of war, according to T.I. on the bittersweet rap ballad ‘Guns and Roses.’ The track also features the oh-so talented Pink singing the yearning hook with her soulful voice. On the song, which was produced by T-Minus, T.I. spits an honest portrait of the difficulties that come with a tumultuous [...]

T.I. 'Hello' Feat. Cee Lo Green – Song Review

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:21:28 +0000

Rapper T.I. is saying 'Hello' to the haters on his new track, which is produced by Pharrell Williams and features Cee Lo Green on the hook. The smooth tune will appear on the Atlanta rapper's upcoming album 'Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head,' which arrives in stores on Dec. 18.

T.I. Talks Pink, Andre 3000 Collaborations + 'Trouble Man' Sequel

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:13:58 +0000

T.I. hasn’t even dropped his new record yet, but while the world waits to hear ‘Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head’ when it drops on Dec. 18, he’s already moved on to his next record — a ‘Trouble Man’ sequel. “I had so much music, man. I recorded like 120-something songs for this project,” he [...]

T.I. Teams Up with Andre 3000 on 'Sorry' Track

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:18:08 +0000

Rapper T.I. is back with a confessional song called ‘Sorry,’ which features fellow Atlanta rhyme-slinger Andre 3000. On the song, the King of the South is not apologetic about some of the mistakes that he has made in the past. However, T.I. wants to clarify that he’s working harder to avoid anymore setbacks as he [...]

Big Boi, T.I. + Ludacris Show Love for Atlanta With New Single 'In the A'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:40:01 +0000

He might be an internationally known solo artist now, but OutKast‘s Big Boi is still an Atlanta native at heart — and judging from his latest single, the hometown anthem ‘In the A,’ he still really likes big brass sections, too. ‘In the A’ serves as the latest taste of Big Boi’s upcoming second solo [...]

T.I. Brings Blaxploitation Look to 'Trouble Man' Cover Art + Posts Track Listing

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:40:49 +0000

Rapper T.I. is taking fans back to the Blaxploitation Era with his cover art of his upcoming album ‘Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head.’ The Atlanta rhyme-spitter is looking very mack-ish while holding a gun his hand. We don’t know if the big-box stores like Wal-Mart will nitpick over the cover, but the artwork is [...]

RZA + T.I. Rework Kanye West's 'White Dress' and 'Clique' Tracks

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:40:47 +0000

Two of Kanye West's most talked-about songs of 2012 have been remixed for your listening pleasure. The RZA just released an alternate version of Yeezy's 'White Dress' track from the 'The Man with the Iron Fist' soundtrack, while T.I. spit a freestyle on Ye's song 'Clique' from 'Cruel Summer.'

B.o.B, T.I. + Juicy J Get in the Zone on 'We Still in This B—' Single

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:30:52 +0000

Get ready for your speakers to get blown out with B.o.B‘s new song, ‘We Still in This B—-’ featuring T.I. and Juicy J. The bass-heavy banger will appear on Bobby Ray’s upcoming mixtape ‘F— ‘Em We Ball,’ which will be available on Nov. 15. On the track, the rap trifecta of Bobby, Tip and Juicy [...]

T.I. + Lil Wayne Are Ballin' in 'Ball' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:00:08 +0000

Two titans of hip-hop team up in T.I.‘s ‘Ball’ video, as Lil Wayne makes a cameo. Tip hosts a street and house party in New Orleans in his, well, ballin’ video for ‘Ball.’ People are partying and singing, dancing in the backyard, in the front yard and on the stoop. There’s even skateboarding and booty [...]

T.I. Joins Beyonce on 'Dance For You' Remix

Jessica Sager — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:00:33 +0000

Beyonce and T.I. get down and dirty on their ‘Dance for You’ remix. Beyonce’s track, an ode to stripteasing in private (she’s classy!) for her one and only gets a more hip-hop flavor. The background gets “oh”s added to Bey’s sultry vocals, while T.I. contributes an enthusiastic if understated verse. He gets a little dirty, [...]

T.I. + Lil Wayne Take It to the Club on 'Ball' Single

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:38:58 +0000

Rappers T.I. and Lil Wayne brag about how they get loose in the club on their collaborative single, ‘Ball.’ The certified club banger will appear on T.I.’s upcoming album ‘Trouble Man.’ Over an updated New Orleans bounce sound, created by hit-makers Rico Love and Earl & E, the dynamic duo boasts how they are popping [...]

T.I. Saved Scott Stapp's Life After Botched Suicide Attempt

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:30:48 +0000

We all know that T.I. is a loving father, dedicated actor and a helluva rapper ... but a guardian angel? That's what Creed frontman Scott Stapp calls him after Tip saved his life following a botched suicide attempt.

T.I. Releases New 'Trouble Man' Single 'Trap Back Jumpin'

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:00:55 +0000

T.I. is back on track with his new single ‘Trap Back Jumpin’.’ The veteran rhyme-slinger premiered the song on the Angie Martiniez’s radio show on Tuesday (Sept. 18) and it’s gaining traction on the Internet. On the hardcore banger, the self-procliamed King of the South raps about getting back on his grind and reclaiming the [...]

T.I. Shows You How He Hustles Then and Now in 'Go Get It' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:45:31 +0000

You could say that T.I.'s rise in the rap game is a true rags to riches story. So for his latest visual for 'Go Get It,' the self-proclaimed King of the South gives viewers a contrast between the opulent life he's living now to the 'hood life he once lived before.

In the Alex Nazari-directed video, we g

T.I. Gets Gangsta on a Kid for Disrespecting His Daughter On Instagram

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:00:32 +0000

When it comes to protecting his daughters, T.I. doesn’t mess around. The father of six children is very attuned to social media and he knows there are plenty of thirsty guys on those websites tweeting and Instragram-ing with dirty thoughts on their minds. So when a horny 16-year-old kid try to holler at T.I.’s daughter, [...]

Iggy Azalea + T.I. Poke Fun at Kiddie Pageants in 'Murda Bizness' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:50:32 +0000

Iggy Azalea parodies reality pageantry show 'Toddlers & Tiaras' in her new video for 'Murda Bizness.' The Aussie rapstress plays an overzealous pageant mom who schools her daughter how on to look pretty for the judges. Fellow rapper T.I. also appears in the clip playing a doting dad whose young daughter is participating in the pageant.