As of October 2008, T.I. has had nine Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles, with 3 of them reaching number 1 ("My Love" by Justin Timberlake on which T.I. was featured, "Whatever You Like," & "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna).
The Love This Life Songfacts reports that Love This Life, the first official single from T.I.'s eighth album, Trouble Man, was released on April 2, 2012 via YouTube.
T.I. is from Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia and was raised by his grandparents. T.I. explained the origin of his nickname Rubber Band Man, saying, "We used to wear rubber bands to signify how much money, how much blow we had." He was nicknamed "Tip" after his paternal great-grandfather. Upon signing with Arista Records subsidiary LaFace Records in 2001, he shortened his name to T.I. out of respect for label mate Q-Tip.
T.I. has been in a relationship with former Xscape member Tameka "Tiny" Cottle since 2001. Together, they have two sons: King and Major Harris. He has three other children with ex-girlfriend Lashon Dixon: Domani, Messiah and Deyjah. Overall, T.I. has five children.
T.I. was co-executive producer of B.G.'s upcoming album and making beats for artists like Mariah Carey, Cassidy, Rick Ross, Maino, B.o.B., Yung Joc, Young Dro, and himself. He also executive produced the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow and released the collection through his record label.
Ain't I
T.I. Lyrics
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My work can make the J's do the jump, man can't it?
You got to know this the remix right here
Grand Hustle baby it's the kings right here
You got to know we gwappin' pockets extra sloppy
Don't I love my vegetables extra cheese and broccoli?
Don't Yung L.A. like to kick it like karate?
Ain't we up in magic city throwing up the broccoli?
Ain't me and Tip taking off like a rocket?
Ain't my, ain't my, ain't my, ain't my, ain't my money long?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I still putting on?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I smoking strong? Ain't I putting on?
Ain't I rocking yays? Ain't my money long?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I in the ville? Ain't I on the hill?
Ain't I on a pill? Ain't I, ain't I real?
Okay, my rims so big I'm at the tip top, ain't I?
Choppers in the trunk will make you do the Macarena
Pull up to the flo', yeah mothafucka ain't I?
All black coupe, I can buy a Benz, can't I?
Remix Yung L.A. and T.I., this a banger
Dro, you on that thang? You don't hear me Trick, ain't I?
Big Rolls Royces, ain't I got 'em nauseous?
We be in Ferraris, the cars with the horses
Ain't I on a pill riding down Bentley
Iced 30 below minus the wind chill
Ain't I packing chrome? Ain't I blowing strong?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I got it going on?
Young Dro
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I smoking strong? Ain't I putting on?
Ain't I rocking yays? Ain't my money long?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I in the ville? Ain't I on the hill?
Ain't I on a pill? Ain't I, ain't I real?
Ralph Lauren, purple label, ain't I fresh as I could be?
Made it through my situation, ain't I blessed as I could be?
Ain't I laughing at these haters tryna take a shot at me
They don't know which way to go, I make it easy, follow me
Honestly, ain't I insane? I think that's the way I gotta be
Ain't I so so super fly? Boy ain't nobody hot as me
Ain't T.I. all on TV when he wake up and go to sleep?
Everywhere they notice me, ay for yourself just go and see
My community I'm serving though they hope I don't succeed
Hear me speak they so intrigued, a-ain't he snitching? No indeed
You come with that common flow, yo show I have to commander
Since I see you can't take over I'll just have to volunteer
A-ain't I yo superior? Listen here bruh you not up here
I'm so zone 1 till it ain't funny twice the G that I appear
Rep Bankhead so loud and clear, go be gone for 'bout a year
So Paper Trail you gotta hear but ain't that Ain't I outta here? Ay!
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I smoking strong? Ain't I putting on?
Ain't I rocking yays? Ain't my money long?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
Ain't I in the ville? Ain't I on the hill?
Ain't I on a pill? Ain't I, ain't I real?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I?
The lyrics to T.I. ft. Young Dro's song "Ain't I" is typical of the hip-hop genre, which consists of boasting and bragging about accomplishment or success. The song features multiple artists, and each artist boasts of their status and prowess. The first verse talks about Futuristic Boy’s ability to make the J’s jump, which means that he is so influential that he can make a pair of Air Jordan sneakers fly off the shelves. The second verse talks about the features that make each artist distinct and special, such as always having extra cheese with broccoli and an affinity for kicking it like karate. The chorus is a series of rhetorical questions and affirmations about their skills, status, and money, featuring each artist flexing their wealth and selling power. Each artist on the track boasts about their wealth, status, and reputation, making it clear that they belong to the hip-hop cultural elite.
The song's music video features the rappers showing off wealth, with luxurious cars, stacks of money and attractive women. It was directed by Gil Green and features cameos from several rappers, including Maino, B.o.B, Gucci Mane, and Twista.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya got to know the boy futuristic, ain't it?
You must recognize my greatness and futuristic style, don't you agree?
My work can make the J's do the jump, man can't it?
My music is so powerful it could even make the Air Jordans jump, don't you think?
You got to know this the remix right here
It's important to acknowledge that this is the remix version of the song.
Grand Hustle baby it's the kings right here
This is Grand Hustle and we are the kings of the game.
You got to know we gwappin' pockets extra sloppy
We have so much money in our pockets that it's falling out and we don't even care.
Don't I love my vegetables extra cheese and broccoli?
I really enjoy my veggies with extra cheese and broccoli, don't you know?
Don't Yung L.A. like to kick it like karate?
Yung L.A. really enjoys having fun and kicking it like they're doing karate.
Don't I be with J-money serving everybody?
I'm always with J-money, serving everyone I come across.
Ain't we up in magic city throwing up the broccoli?
We're up in the Magic City nightclub, throwing up money in the air like broccoli.
Ain't me and Tip taking off like a rocket?
Me and T.I. are quickly rising to the top like a rocket ship.
Ain't my, ain't my, ain't my, ain't my, ain't my money long?
My money is extremely long and never seems to be running out.
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I still putting on?
Aren't I still showing off my success and wealth?
Ain't I smoking strong? Ain't I putting on?
Am I not smoking some really potent weed while flexing my success?
Ain't I rocking yays? Ain't my money long?
Aren't I wearing Yeezys while showing off my never-ending wealth?
Ain't I in the ville? Ain't I on the hill?
Am I not in the hood? Am I not on top of the world?
Ain't I on a pill? Ain't I, ain't I real?
Am I not taking drugs and still being true to myself and my roots?
Okay, my rims so big I'm at the tip top, ain't I?
My rims on my car are so large that I'm at the very top of the streets.
Choppers in the trunk will make you do the Macarena
I have guns in the trunk of my car that are powerful enough to make you dance the Macarena.
Pull up to the flo', yeah mothafucka ain't I?
I pull up to the floors of various spots and establishments, showing off my success and status.
All black coupe, I can buy a Benz, can't I?
My car is all black and looks like a Benz, proving my wealth and success.
Remix Yung L.A. and T.I., this a banger
This song is a remix featuring Yung L.A. and T.I. and it hits hard.
Dro, you on that thang? You don't hear me Trick, ain't I?
Dro, are you feeling this song? Don't you hear how great I am on this track?
Big Rolls Royces, ain't I got 'em nauseous?
My Rolls Royces are so extravagant and luxurious that people get motion sickness when riding in them.
We be in Ferraris, the cars with the horses
We ride in Ferraris, which have the iconic horse logo on them.
Ain't I on a pill riding down Bentley
Am I not taking drugs and riding in a Bentley?
Iced 30 below minus the wind chill
My jewelry is extremely flashy, with diamonds that are iced out and cold as if it's 30 degrees below zero.
Ain't I packing chrome? Ain't I blowing strong?
Am I not carrying a gun and smoking some really potent weed?
Ain't I, ain't I, ain't I, ain't I got it going on?
Don't I have everything under control and on lock?
Ralph Lauren, purple label, ain't I fresh as I could be?
My outfit made by Ralph Lauren's Purple Label is the freshest it could be, don't you think?
Made it through my situation, ain't I blessed as I could be?
I'm so blessed to be here and have survived through all the tough circumstances I've faced.
Ain't I laughing at these haters tryna take a shot at me
I laugh at my haters who try to bring me down or criticize me.
They don't know which way to go, I make it easy, follow me
My success is so clear and my direction is so straightforward that others should just follow me.
Honestly, ain't I insane? I think that's the way I gotta be
To be successful in the rap industry, I have to be a bit insane and wild.
Ain't I so so super fly? Boy ain't nobody hot as me
I'm the most fly person around and nobody else can compare to me.
Ain't T.I. all on TV when he wake up and go to sleep?
T.I. is on TV so much that it feels like he's everywhere, even when he's waking up and going to sleep.
Everywhere they notice me, ay for yourself just go and see
I'm famous and well-known everywhere, but if you don't believe me, go out and see for yourself.
My community I'm serving though they hope I don't succeed
Even though some people in my community don't want me to succeed, I still serve them and give back.
Hear me speak they so intrigued, a-ain't he snitching? No indeed
People are interested in what I have to say and sometimes speculate that I'm snitching, but I'm not.
You come with that common flow, yo show I have to commander
Your basic rhymes won't cut it with me and I have to take control and lead.
Since I see you can't take over I'll just have to volunteer
Since I see that you can't take control, I'll step up and handle things myself.
A-ain't I yo superior? Listen here bruh you not up here
Aren't I superior to you? Listen, buddy, you're not on my level.
I'm so zone 1 till it ain't funny twice the G that I appear
I'm so committed to my community that it's not even a joke and I look twice as great as my peers.
Rep Bankhead so loud and clear, go be gone for 'bout a year
I represent Bankhead so obviously and strongly that I'll be remembered for a year.
So Paper Trail you gotta hear but ain't that Ain't I outta here?
You have to listen to my album Paper Trail, but now it's time for me to leave.
Ain't I smoking strong? Ain't I putting on?
Am I not smoking some really potent weed while flexing my success?
Ain't I rocking yays? Ain't my money long?
Aren't I wearing Yeezys while showing off my never-ending wealth?
Ain't I in the ville? Ain't I on the hill?
Am I not in the hood? Am I not on top of the world?
Ain't I on a pill? Ain't I, ain't I real?
Am I not taking drugs and still being true to myself and my roots?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clifford Harris, Djuan Montrel Hart, Leland Sanford Austin, Trumell Clemons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RedNewQualityStandardscode
TI fucking murdered this track
@TheTishdal
Thks For
@MadeInOhio216
This era of music will never be forgotten
@johnpyne8127
Baloons in the alley and ride a huffy four years old. Wheres my first best Friend????????????????
@johnpyne8127
Centepede
@johnpyne8127
Pure As Fuk what what.
@MadeInOhio216
@@johnpyne8127 huh?
@drunkenmmamaster419
Facts
@captaint4587
TI murderedddddddd that verse. Lord have mercy 😮
@JaZzYJR3
R.I.P. to the beat layed to rest.👏💯👑