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.
Don't Tell Em
T.I. Lyrics
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Sauce God, Sauce God, Sauce God
Yeah
Ça détaille, ressert, échange sacs devant l'motel (brr)
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél' (wow) don't tell, don't tell (wow)
Le FN en cas d'blème (wow, wow) pull up gang, bordel (wow)
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél' (wow) don't tell, don't tell
He got nicked doing coke deals (wow, wow) don't tell, don't tell
The FN has got no bells but the glizzy couldn't come like a hoe so (brr)
Chase clout, it really don't go well, don't tell, don't tell
Who the hell told fi to go make the bujj a hobby?
He name ain't Lucy but she nearly got killed by the bobby
Baby tryna do things properly, wanna fly tech, cocktails and cocky
She better make sure don't fall in love on a island, turnt, they told me Kaz Crossley
All the times I fucked up the re, took me a half a BM, Connie
Trap phone just won't flee, couldn't attend two days of colly
Weekend night shade, tryna get cosy, dressing gown and I'm in my roses
Saw her change and she wished I noticed, call me Lil Mosey
You know your ammunition gotta come with a sub-machine (sub-machine)
Yo, broski is goin' on a glide with two straps up, no dungarees
They don't want beef, but long time there's a sunken ship, no submarine
How the Scorpion going out dirty but come in clean?
Ça détaille, ressert, échange sacs devant l'motel
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél', don't tell, don't tell
Le FN en cas d'blème, pull up gang, bordel
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél', don't tell, don't tell
Superior suite, hotel, bro's got court, hope it goes well
He got nicked doing coke deals, don't tell, don't tell
The FN has got no bells but the glizzy couldn't come like a hoe so
Chase clout, it really don't go well, don't tell, don't tell
J'ai le cœur plein d'venin comme scorpion, elle dort car c'était d'la ppe-f'
Le gang est lucide, si elle fête ça dead, j'la cut
Bien sûr, j'ai de la peine quand un d'nos reufs s'fait shoot par un keuf
J'ai fait une longue route depuis le bloc, j'suis devenu solide comme un roc
La Skoda qui rôde en bas, le four est grillé comme pas possible
Ils sont présents quand y a à manger mais devant l'danger, c'était des pussy
J'ai d'la chance d'avoir ma mère, sinon, j'serais perdu dans c'monde de merde
Avant d'pouvoir l'ouvrir, vaut mieux apprendre à s'taire
Ça bédave que d'la royale, j'suis pas un d'ces gars banals
Y a qu'au gang qu'j'suis loyal, woh, y a qu'au gang que j'suis loyal (gang, gang)
Bédave que d'la royale, j'suis pas un d'ces gars banals (woh)
Y a qu'au gang qu'j'suis loyal, woh, y a qu'au gang que j'suis loyal, woh
Ça détaille, ressert, échange sacs devant l'motel
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél', don't tell, don't tell
Le FN en cas d'blème, pull up gang, bordel
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél', don't tell, don't tell
Superior suite, hotel, bro's got court, hope it goes well
He got nicked doing coke deals, don't tell, don't tell
The FN has got no bells but the glizzy couldn't come like a hoe so
Chase clout, it really don't go well, don't tell, don't tell
The song "Don't Tell Em" by T.I. featuring JocheAk47 is a French rap song with a mix of French and English lyrics. The verses are about drug dealing, loyalty to one's gang, and the need for discretion when it comes to criminal activities. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't tell" and emphasizes the importance of keeping quiet about what happens in the underworld. The use of slang and street language reinforces the authenticity of the story being told.
The first verse talks about a drug deal happening in front of a motel while cautioning against talking too much on the phone. The reference to the FN and pull up gang suggest the possibility of violence breaking out, so discretion is a must. The second verse mentions someone getting caught for selling cocaine and the need to keep that information a secret. The FN has no bells, which means that the gun they have is silent and cannot be heard, possibly indicating a planned ambush.
The last verse talks about the loyalty one has to his gang and the need to keep one's personal life separate. The Scorpion reference means that one must be strategic and lethal, like the animal, in dealing with rival gangs or enemies. The song's overall message is one of discretion and loyalty, traits that are essential in the criminal underworld.
Line by Line Meaning
Ça détaille, ressert, échange sacs devant l'motel (brr)
We're detailing, repacking, and exchanging bags outside the motel (gunshot)
Dis pas d'blase dans l'phone-tél' (wow) don't tell, don't tell (wow)
Don't mention any business on the phone, don't tell anyone about it
Le FN en cas d'blème (wow, wow) pull up gang, bordel (wow)
If there's a problem, the FN will pull up with the gang (chaos)
Superior suite, hotel (recette) bro's got court, hope it goes well
Staying in a fancy hotel room, hoping my friend's court case turns out well
He got nicked doing coke deals (wow, wow) don't tell, don't tell
He got caught selling cocaine, don't tell anyone about it
The FN has got no bells but the glizzy couldn't come like a hoe so (brr)
The FN gun doesn't make noise, but it can't fail like a prostitute (gunshot)
Chase clout, it really don't go well, don't tell, don't tell
Pursuing fame and attention often ends badly, don't tell anyone about our business
Who the hell told fi to go make the bujj a hobby?
Who encouraged Fi to turn drug dealing into a hobby?
He name ain't Lucy but she nearly got killed by the bobby
Her name isn't Lucy, but she almost got killed by the police officer
Baby tryna do things properly, wanna fly tech, cocktails and cocky
The girl is trying to do things correctly, she wants to have expensive technology, drinks, and be confident
She better make sure don't fall in love on a island, turnt, they told me Kaz Crossley
She better not fall in love on an island, as Kaz Crossley warned me
All the times I fucked up the re, took me a half a BM, Connie
Every time I messed up a drug deal, I had to pay half of it back, to Connie
Trap phone just won't flee, couldn't attend two days of colly
The phone used for drug business won't stop ringing, I couldn't go to school for two days
Weekend night shade, tryna get cosy, dressing gown and I'm in my roses
Trying to get comfortable on a weekend night, wearing a dressing gown and surrounded by my belongings
Saw her change and she wished I noticed, call me Lil Mosey
She changed and wanted me to notice, calling me Lil Mosey
You know your ammunition gotta come with a sub-machine (sub-machine)
You need a sub-machine gun with your ammunition
Yo, broski is goin' on a glide with two straps up, no dungarees
My friend is going on a ride with two guns, without overalls
They don't want beef, but long time there's a sunken ship, no submarine
They don't want problems, but there's been a long-standing issue that hasn't been resolved
How the Scorpion going out dirty but come in clean?
How can I go out to do illegal activities and come back clean?
J'ai le cœur plein d'venin comme scorpion, elle dort car c'était d'la ppe-f'
My heart is full of venom like a scorpion, she's sleeping because it was weed
Le gang est lucide, si elle fête ça dead, j'la cut
The gang is aware, if she talks too much, I'll cut her off
Bien sûr, j'ai de la peine quand un d'nos reufs s'fait shoot par un keuf
Of course, I'm sad when one of our guys gets shot by the police
J'ai fait une longue route depuis le bloc, j'suis devenu solide comme un roc
I've come a long way from the block, I've become as solid as a rock
La Skoda qui rôde en bas, le four est grillé comme pas possible
The Skoda car is lurking below, the stash is burnt beyond repair
Ils sont présents quand y a à manger mais devant l'danger, c'était des pussy
They're around when there's something to gain, but when there's danger, they're cowards
J'ai d'la chance d'avoir ma mère, sinon, j'serais perdu dans c'monde de merde
I'm lucky to have my mother, otherwise I'd be lost in this shitty world
Avant d'pouvoir l'ouvrir, vaut mieux apprendre à s'taire
Before you can speak up, it's better to learn to be quiet
Ça bédave que d'la royale, j'suis pas un d'ces gars banals
They smoke only the best, I'm not one of those ordinary guys
Y a qu'au gang qu'j'suis loyal, woh, y a qu'au gang que j'suis loyal (gang, gang)
I'm only loyal to the gang, yeah, I'm only loyal to the gang (gang, gang)
Bédave que d'la royale, j'suis pas un d'ces gars banals (woh)
They smoke only the best, I'm not one of those ordinary guys (yeah)
Y a qu'au gang qu'j'suis loyal, woh, y a qu'au gang que j'suis loyal, woh
I'm only loyal to the gang, yeah, I'm only loyal to the gang, yeah
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hamza Al Farissi, Irving Adjei, Luca Mecozzi, Nicolas Lefebure, Pierre Lefebure
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lil heat
This shouldve been on the radio
Theking Of Kings
+Sonia Jenner girl you are beautiful
lil heat
Yeah it should've
Sonia Nait Mansour
+lil heat agree man
Wd Marshmello
T.i.p o brabo o melhor
Wootensportscards
One of my favorite songs of TI ..underrated
AddiB
Found this in 2020 this is a banger
Kng Tch
Freshman year high school this was on replay on my phone
FlirtForDessert
T.I. Kilt It
Sonia Nait Mansour
hot radio song dude !! love it