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.
Chillin With My B*tch
T.I. Lyrics
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I'ma holla at y'all in a minute, I'm finna go change clothes man
go get real spiffy man, go kick it with my broad, I'ma holla at yall later
[Verse 1]
I left the kids at the crib, and the squad in the trap
Now I'm in the two-seater with my broad in my lap
The alpines beatin', but I'm far away from rappin'
Put up my blues, put on some tailor made slacks
Some wing tip shoes, what you know about that?
Button down, cufflinks, hair cut, no hat
Just felt like gettin' clean and show I know how to act
At Neiman and Marcus let my girl blow three or four stacks
Gotta forever to cut the food, and damn I'm relaxed
In a real cool mood, no beef, no gats
But then real close by, niggaz better know that
[Chorus: Jazze Pha]
I ain't hangin' with my niggas, pullin' no triggas
I'll be back to the trap, but for now
I'm chillin' with my bitch today, I'm chillin' with my bitch today
I ain't hangin' with my partners, I'm out eatin' lobster
I'm on some grown man shit, ya dig
I'm chillin' with my bitch today, I'm chillin' with my bitch today
[Verse 2]
This shit look hard, no drama from none of my baby mama's
With my hottie, takin' shots of ? in the Hummer
Known to kick it like we riches, got Richie and Madonna
Or either Will and Jada, on vacation for the summer
Me and my lil' mama, blowin' big as we wanna
Gotta big sack of some of that shit from California
A bottle of Patron and a six pack of Corona
Dro aroma got the six hot steamin' like a sauna
So I let the top back and I bend anotha corner
Check into the W, so I can put it on her
Got the suite for a week, but we can stay a lil' longer
I ain't trippin', that's the shit that make relationships stronger
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Tonight I'm goin' chill with my lady friend
She the type to keep a nigga open
I'm chillin' with my bitch today
[Verse 3]
I left the stress in the streets and I'm a long way from home
Put up the vest and the chrome, even through with my phone
My partners don't wanna be on the shit that I'm on man
Livin' life and kickin' it like a grown man
Sittin' in the sand, drinkin' pina coladas
With a double shot of rum, just chillin' right by the water
No judges, no lawyers, in a whole 'nother world
Just a bottle and this ZO. dro, blowin' with my girl
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
The song “Chillin With My Bitch” by T.I. and Jazze Pha is about taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life to spend quality time with their respective partners. The song begins with T.I. saying goodbye to his friends before leaving to change clothes and get ready to spend time with his woman. In the first verse, T.I. describes how he left his kids and his crew behind to be alone with his partner in his two-seater car. He talks about listening to music from Prince, Sade, and Marvin Gaye as they drive around town to Neiman and Marcus, where his girl blows three or four stacks of cash on clothes. The rapper then describes how he’s in a cool mood with no beef or guns around him.
In the second verse, T.I. talks about hanging out with his partner without drama from his baby mamas. He describes how they take shots of liquor in the Hummer and kick it like they’re as rich as Richie and Madonna or Will and Jada. T.I. and his girl then smoke some cannabis from California, drink a bottle of Patron, and take a six-pack of Corona. He finishes by saying that they're staying in a hotel suite for a week, just enjoying each other’s company. Overall, the song is chilled, laid-back, and about enjoying the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I left the kids at the crib, and the squad in the trap
Now I'm in the two-seater with my broad in my lap
I left the kids with their nanny at home, and my friends are still hustling in the streets. I'm now in my two-seater car with my girlfriend sitting on my lap.
The alpines beatin', but I'm far away from rappin'
Bumpin' Prince, Sade, or some Marvin Gaye perhaps, I
I am listening to Prince, Sade, or Marvin Gaye on my car's sound system at a high volume, but I am far from rapping.
Put up my blues, put on some tailor made slacks
Some wing tip shoes, what you know about that?
I changed my casual clothes into some fancy clothes like tailor-made slacks and wingtip shoes.
Button down, cufflinks, hair cut, no hat
Just felt like gettin' clean and show I know how to act
I wore a button-down shirt with cufflinks, got a neat haircut, and didn't wear a hat to show that I'm proper and sophisticated.
At Neiman and Marcus let my girl blow three or four stacks
Gotta forever to cut the food, and damn I'm relaxed
I went to Neiman and Marcus with my girlfriend, and she spent thousands of dollars on designer products. The food is taking too long to get served, but I am still relaxed and enjoying this experience.
In a real cool mood, no beef, no gats
But then real close by, n**gas better know that
I'm in a cool and peaceful mood, not carrying any weapons, but my fellow gang members and potential enemies should still be cautious and aware of me.
This shit look hard, no drama from none of my baby mama's
With my hottie, takin' shots of ? in the Hummer
This lifestyle seems tough, but there's no drama from any of my baby mamas. I'm taking shots with my girlfriend in my luxury Hummer.
Known to kick it like we riches, got Richie and Madonna
Or either Will and Jada, on vacation for the summer
We are known for living extravagantly and hanging out with famous rich people like Madonna and Richie or Will and Jada on a summer vacation.
Gotta big sack of some of that shit from California
A bottle of Patron and a six pack of Corona
I have a large bag of marijuana from California, a bottle of Patron tequila, and a six-pack of Corona beer in my possession.
Dro aroma got the six hot steamin' like a sauna
So I let the top back and I bend anotha corner
The smell of the marijuana got the car's interior hot like a sauna. So, I opened the convertible top and turned around a nearby street corner.
Check into the W, so I can put it on her
Got the suite for a week, but we can stay a lil' longer
I checked us into the W Hotel to impress my girlfriend. We booked the suite for a week, but we can extend our stay if we want to.
I ain't trippin', that's the shit that make relationships stronger
I'm not worried about spending money on my girlfriend because that's the kind of thing that makes our relationship stronger.
I left the stress in the streets, and I'm a long way from home
Put up the vest and the chrome, even through with my phone
I left the stress and danger associated with the streets behind me, and I'm far away from home. I've even put away my bulletproof vest and weapon and switched off my phone.
My partners don't wanna be on the shit that I'm on, man
Livin' life and kickin' it like a grown man
My friends don't want to be on this lifestyle that I'm enjoying. I'm living my life like a grown man and having a good time.
Sittin' in the sand, drinkin' pina coladas
With a double shot of rum, just chillin' right by the water
I am sitting on the beach, drinking pina coladas with a double shot of rum, relaxing by the water.
No judges, no lawyers, in a whole 'nother world
Just a bottle and this ZO. dro, blowin' with my girl
There are no legal issues or conflicts in this peaceful environment. It's like a whole different world, and my girlfriend and I are enjoying smoking marijuana together.
Tonight I'm goin' chill with my lady friend
She the type to keep a nigga open
Tonight, I am going to hang out with my girlfriend, who always manages to keep me interested and intrigued.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHALON ALEXANDER, CLIFFORD HARRIS, SCOTT STORCH
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