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.
Bankhead (ft. PSC
T.I. Lyrics
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hey, hey, hey, hey
[Chorus](2x)
I got my 44's, and my dro
And my Chevy on 24's
And my hoe, now where I s'posed to go
See me ridin' in a Chevy, 44 on the seat
With a quarter o' of blow gettin' loaded wit C
No tags, no license, the trunk loaded with D
Ridin Fulton in D where we know it to be
They pull us over, you think I'm stoppin, you must be fuckin' wit me
If they don't want to die tonight, they best stop fuckin' wit me
I'm'a pull over in Bowen Homes, my cousin and me
And they gon' hide me in they home while they lookin' for me
[Big Kuntry]
We the neighborhood superstars, pimp a Chevy pullin' hard
Thousand dollars worth of dimes in the trunk with rockstars
We puttin' fear in cowards hearts when they see us on the block
Swirvin' in the deuce and quarter, bustin shots just because
The hell I care about gettin caught? I'm makin' bail by 12 o'clock
Back in the spot with the same old serve and drop
I pull a hoe in Bangkok, drop her off at TIP's spot
Im burnin' rubber, fuck the cops, another day on my block
[Chorus](2x)
I got my 44's, and my dro
And my Chevy on 24's
And my hoe, now where I s'posed to go
[Mac Boney]
I'm Cadillac daddy, pulled up on some hoes from ol' Natty
I said I'm Pimp Squad hoe what's happenin'?
Westside get them panties snappin'
She asked me can I do the Laffy Taffy
I said I do to make the pussy happy
Lets get a room over on Virginia
Step inside a suite and then continue
You in for a lil fender bender
Baby just remember make it quick
You niggas kinda know me I'm the shit
[C-Rod]
I'm the in the bubble kush Chevy
Well at least that's what it smells like
Hit the gas, poof, fire blowin' out the tailpipe
Tailpipe that's all these hoes wanna lick for the night
Treat them like Tina, beat the pussy, and ya call me Ike
That's right, monster ride sittin' on the 28's
Sounds like a stadium, you would've thought the Braves played
The engine runnin' like Vick, with the Falcons on the hood
Mr., Mr. Westside, yeah, you know they in my hood
[Chorus](2x)
I got my 44's, and my dro
And my Chevy on 24's
And my hoe, now where I s'posed to go
[AK]
Ain't no tellin where I'm goin', 'less im steppin' out
Sittin' on the high life, windows up in the clouds
Open up the console, that's where I got my gun
Right next to that, get the bag and roll another one
I got vitamins, make a freak fuck all night
Hoes know, killers on the Westside earn stripes
Make that money turn bright, just look at my peice and my grill
Swirvin' off Church St., the pimp God gave me skills
[Young Dro]
I was born up in Bankhead, y'all remember me
Way back in 83', T.I. stayed on the street from me
Just cuz I'm from Bankhead, niggas having beef wit me
Half never seen a G in the cab of my Beamer V
Ten screens fallin' in my Chevy watchin' Lean on Me
Ridin' down Simpson, bout to waste my purple lean on me
Purple linen clean on me, the whole zone 3 on me
Waffle House Charger, yellow-black I got a bee on me.
[Chorus](2x)
I got my 44's, and my dro
And my Chevy on 24's
And my hoe, now where I s'posed to go
In this song, T.I. and PSC are boasting about their lifestyles and the neighborhood they come from, Bankhead. T.I. starts off by describing his Chevy with a 44 on the seat, a quarter o' of blow loaded with C, and a trunk loaded with D. He doesn't have any tags or a license, and he rides on Fulton in D where they know it to be. When pulled over, T.I. refuses to stop, and instead, hides in his cousin's home in Bowen Homes. Then, Big Kuntry comes on the track to describe their status as neighborhood superstars, who put fear in cowards’ hearts when they see them on the block. They don't care about getting caught because they'll make bail by 12 o'clock and be back in the spot with the same ol' serve and drop. Mac Boney takes us to Cadillac Daddy, where he pulls up on some hoes from ol' Natty and tells them he's Pimp Squad Hoe. The ladies ask if he can do the Laffy Taffy, and Mac Boney replies, "I do to make the pussy happy." Finally, Young Dro comes in to wrap up the song by mentioning his birthplace, Bankhead. He talks about how he's been there since 83, and T.I. lived on the street from him. Young Dro also mentions his Waffle House Charger with a bee on him, and he doesn't know where he's going unless he steps out.
Line by Line Meaning
West Side, nigga
I am from the west side of town
I got my 44's, and my dro
And my Chevy on 24's
And my hoe, now where I s'posed to go
I have my gun, weed, car, and girl, but not sure where to go
See me ridin' in a Chevy, 44 on the seat
With a quarter o' of blow gettin' loaded wit C
No tags, no license, the trunk loaded with D
Ridin Fulton in D where we know it to be
They pull us over, you think I'm stoppin, you must be fuckin' wit me
If they don't want to die tonight, they best stop fuckin' wit me
I'm'a pull over in Bowen Homes, my cousin and me
And they gon' hide me in they home while they lookin' for me
I am driving around with my gun, drugs, and no license. Police try to pull me over, but I refuse to stop. Instead, I hide at my cousin's house while they search for me.
We the neighborhood superstars, pimp a Chevy pullin' hard
Thousand dollars worth of dimes in the trunk with rockstars
We puttin' fear in cowards hearts when they see us on the block
Swirvin' in the deuce and quarter, bustin shots just because
The hell I care about gettin caught? I'm makin' bail by 12 o'clock
Back in the spot with the same old serve and drop
I pull a hoe in Bangkok, drop her off at TIP's spot
Im burnin' rubber, fuck the cops, another day on my block
We are the stars of this neighborhood, driving our fancy car with expensive women in the back. We intimidate others with our presence and shoot guns just for fun. Getting caught doesn't matter as we can bail out easily. Afterwards, we go back to selling drugs and picking up women.
I'm Cadillac daddy, pulled up on some hoes from ol' Natty
I said I'm Pimp Squad hoe what's happenin'?
Westside get them panties snappin'
She asked me can I do the Laffy Taffy
I said I do to make the pussy happy
Lets get a room over on Virginia
Step inside a suite and then continue
You in for a lil fender bender
Baby just remember make it quick
You niggas kinda know me I'm the shit
I am driving my Cadillac and pick up women who are impressed with my pimp status. I take them to a hotel to have sex and tell them to be quick. They should know who I am.
I'm the in the bubble kush Chevy
Well at least that's what it smells like
Hit the gas, poof, fire blowin' out the tailpipe
Tailpipe that's all these hoes wanna lick for the night
Treat them like Tina, beat the pussy, and ya call me Ike
That's right, monster ride sittin' on the 28's
Sounds like a stadium, you would've thought the Braves played
The engine runnin' like Vick, with the Falcons on the hood
Mr., Mr. Westside, yeah, you know they in my hood
I am driving my Chevy, which smells like weed. Women are attracted to me just because of my car. I treat them badly and call myself Ike Turner. My car has big wheels and a loud engine. People know me in my neighborhood.
Ain't no tellin where I'm goin', 'less im steppin' out
Sittin' on the high life, windows up in the clouds
Open up the console, that's where I got my gun
Right next to that, get the bag and roll another one
I got vitamins, make a freak fuck all night
Hoes know, killers on the Westside earn stripes
Make that money turn bright, just look at my peice and my grill
Swirvin' off Church St., the pimp God gave me skills
I am riding high, not sure where I am going. I have my gun and weed easily accessible. I am confident in my ability to have sex all night and women know me for my reputation as a killer in my neighborhood.
I was born up in Bankhead, y'all remember me
Way back in 83', T.I. stayed on the street from me
Just cuz I'm from Bankhead, niggas having beef wit me
Half never seen a G in the cab of my Beamer V
Ten screens fallin' in my Chevy watchin' Lean on Me
Ridin' down Simpson, bout to waste my purple lean on me
Purple linen clean on me, the whole zone 3 on me
Waffle House Charger, yellow-black I got a bee on me.
I was born and raised in Bankhead, nearby T.I.'s old street. Some people dislike me just because of where I'm from, without knowing me. My car has 10 TV screens and I love Lean. Everyone knows me and I have a fancy car with a bee on it.
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.