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.
Dope Boy Fresh
T.I. Lyrics
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A nigga dope Boi fresh in dis polo and guess
Or the guccI and louie shawty ain't nuthin less
I keep a piece on my side and some beat in my ride
The window up when its hot or when its cold outside
The AC blow snowballs drive a bitch up the wall
With them plush leather guts steady grippin the butt
The paint just drip on the street michael jordan on my feet
I go and pick up big floaty he twistin a swisher slowly
Bend the corner ain't no hatin and all the hoes no me
These hoes star struck cause we spendin dem big bucks
Dis chevy got they attention and fuckin dem hoes up
'Cause I'm
[Chorus: x2]
Dope Boi fresh, dope Boi dope Boi dope Boi (4x)
Ooo he's so fresh
BANKHEAD!
Guess jeans, fresh white tees and a bubble coat
Ever slang blow all day at da corner sto'
Serve til ya bar get low go and get some mo
Nigga trap til da yay get sold, plain and simple ho
Give a damn if it snows, nigga I don dime day old
Now five days old wit a big bank roll
Hit da club and pull six stank hoes
Brang it back to da trap
And move six mo o'z
They say his shirt so wrinkled and his kicks so old
Wit no haircut so I'm hood rich tho ho
Ya mighta seen me in a chevy I got six mo of those
And a direct connect wit a brick fa da low
[Chorus]
Every now and then I ride shotgun
I done always been fresh since day one
Wit da rod livers khakis Kangols and polos
Dese other monkey niggaz tacky like hobos
Dope Boi fresh or should I say razor sharp
Catch me in action the definition of pimpin' hard
Lately I been on a roll
Swooped up them old Bo Jacksons, sky blue on dem hoes
White baseball Kangol now I'm spiffy
Hell I might change clothes to dem smoke grey Dickies
And dem dope Boi Nikes that's how a-town kick it
And them ghetto hoes like it, even after the fight
And I'm
[Chorus: x3]
I work a crease on dat biiiiitch cuttin' hard like a razor
Sittin' right on dem Nikes like a nigga had a tailor
Always be dead fresh and I just get cause I'm a player
Catch me in ben hill or cuttin' hoes up in Decatur
Always ridin' clean keep da Chevy sittin' right
Da 23s be killin' hoes and choppin' through the night
Jumpin' out brand new dem tennis shoes white white
If I scuff 'em fuck 'em chuck em pull a new pair out da biick (back)
Hit dat walter wit a stiiick (stack) scrape dat new shit off da riike (rack)
Just gimme dat encye and dat falcons throwbiike (throwback)
Da number eight Jordan in dat red and bliiick (black)
And a size number seven in dem Ben Hill Heights
I stay
[Chorus]
In "Dope Boy Fresh," T.I. is boasting about his wealth and status as a successful drug dealer. He raps about his expensive clothing, including polo, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. He also mentions his car, implying that it is flashy and impressive. T.I. talks about his love of money and how he isn't afraid to show it off. He remains fresh and clean, always ready to flaunt his wealth.
The chorus of the song repeats "Dope Boi fresh," emphasizing the idea of maintaining a fresh appearance no matter what. T.I. describes himself as being "razor sharp," taking pride in his grooming and stylish appearance. The lyrics reflect a type of masculinity frequently associated with hip hop culture, where success is measured by one's wealth and status.
The second verse further highlights T.I.'s wealth and success as a drug dealer. He talks about selling drugs all day and night, always seeking to make a profit. He proudly describes his attire, mentioning his Kangol hats and Dickies clothing. T.I. states that no one can match his style or swagger. The final verse mentions specific neighborhoods where the rapper has lived, further solidifying his credibility as a rapper from Atlanta.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea! A-town nigga
Acknowledging his hometown of Atlanta
A nigga dope Boi fresh in dis polo and guess
He looks fresh in designer polos
Or the guccI and louie shawty ain't nuthin less
He won't settle for anything other than high-end labels
I keep a piece on my side and some beat in my ride
He always has his gun and music in his car
The window up when its hot or when its cold outside
He controls the temperature in his car
The AC blow snowballs drive a bitch up the wall
His air conditioning is so strong that it annoys passengers
With them plush leather guts steady grippin the butt
The car's interior is luxurious and comfortable
The paint just drip on the street michael jordan on my feet
His car and shoes look so good that they turn heads
With a big booty freak to make the pimpin complete
He has a beautiful woman with him to complete the image
I go and pick up big floaty he twistin a swisher slowly
He's picking up his friend who is slowly rolling a blunt
Bend the corner ain't no hatin and all the hoes no me
He's well-known in his neighborhood and respected
These hoes star struck cause we spendin dem big bucks
Women are attracted to his money and success
Dis chevy got they attention and fuckin dem hoes up
His car is attracting women and making him successful with them
Dope Boi fresh, dope Boi dope Boi dope Boi (4x)
He's always fresh and living the dope boy lifestyle
Ooo he's so fresh
Others admire how fresh he looks
Guess jeans, fresh white tees and a bubble coat
He wears a combination of designer and casual clothing
Ever slang blow all day at da corner sto'
He's constantly selling drugs on the corner
Serve til ya bar get low go and get some mo
He keeps selling drugs until he's out
Nigga trap til da yay get sold, plain and simple ho
He will sell drugs until he's out of supply
Give a damn if it snows, nigga I don dime day old
He's not affected by the weather and will sell drugs no matter what
Now five days old wit a big bank roll
He's been selling drugs for five days and has a lot of money
Hit da club and pull six stank hoes
He goes to the club and attracts six women
Brang it back to da trap And move six mo o'z
He brings the women back to his drug selling location and continues business
They say his shirt so wrinkled and his kicks so old
He doesn't care about being perfectly put together
Wit no haircut so I'm hood rich tho ho
He's showing off his wealth by not appearing too concerned with his hair
Ya mighta seen me in a chevy I got six mo of those
He owns multiple Chevy cars
And a direct connect wit a brick fa da low
He has a direct connection to a supplier of drugs for a low price
Every now and then I ride shotgun
He occasionally rides in the passenger seat of a car
I done always been fresh since day one
He's always been fresh and stylish
Wit da rod livers khakis Kangols and polos
He wears a mix of different clothing styles and brands
Dese other monkey niggaz tacky like hobos
Other people's fashion choices are tacky to him
Dope Boi fresh or should I say razor sharp
He looks fresh and sharp like a razor
Catch me in action the definition of pimpin' hard
His actions and appearance reflect his success as a pimp
Lately I been on a roll
He has been doing well recently
Swooped up them old Bo Jacksons, sky blue on dem hoes
He recently got new sky blue Bo Jackson shoes
White baseball Kangol now I'm spiffy
He's looking clean and sharp in his white Kangol hat
Hell I might change clothes to dem smoke grey Dickies
He may change into his grey Dickies to switch up his look
And dem dope Boi Nikes that's how a-town kick it
He's wearing Nike shoes as part of the Atlanta lifestyle
And them ghetto hoes like it, even after the fight
Women from the ghetto still find him attractive, even after they fight
I work a crease on dat biiiiitch cuttin' hard like a razor
He's making a sharp crease in his clothing that is noticeable
Sittin' right on dem Nikes like a nigga had a tailor
His shoes fit perfectly like they were custom made
Always be dead fresh and I just get cause I'm a player
He's always fresh and stylish because he's a successful player
Catch me in ben hill or cuttin' hoes up in Decatur
He can be found in different Atlanta neighborhoods
Always ridin' clean keep da Chevy sittin' right
His car is always clean and looking good
Da 23s be killin' hoes and choppin' through the night
His Air Jordan 23 shoes are admired by women and he's out late working
Jumpin' out brand new dem tennis shoes white white
He's jumping out in freshly bought white tennis shoes
If I scuff 'em fuck 'em chuck em pull a new pair out da biick (back)
If he scuffs his shoes, he doesn't care and will throw them away for new ones
Hit dat walter wit a stiiick (stack) scrape dat new shit off da riike (rack)
He's hitting someone with a stack of money and cleaning off his new shoes on a rack
Just gimme dat encye and dat falcons throwbiike (throwback)
He wants the money and a Falcons throwback game jersey
Da number eight Jordan in dat red and bliiick (black)
He wants the Air Jordan 8 shoes in red and black
And a size number seven in dem Ben Hill Heights
He wants size 7 shoes from a specific Atlanta neighborhood
I stay
He stays fresh and stylish no matter what
Lyrics © ASSET DISTRIBUTION, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALDRIN DAVIS, CLIFFORD HARRIS, KEVIN BURTON, VILLUS HOSE, WILLIAM HOLMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@guttaboi88
only true down south niggaz know bout this shit,and niggaz from up top that moved to the south back in like 2000 or 2001 knew bout this shit b4 it was on youtube
@bernardwatts9973
Birmingham, Alabama here 2020 still bumping this 💪
@brandonjones4676
In 2020 jamming this shyt... Tip took off
@mrbogus1977
When this song came out TI was not as well known as he is now. I remember this joint becasue I just moved to the A in 02 and this song stayed on the radio. If he release this again, it would be a club banger.
@homegyrl
this used to be my shit! take me back to my college dayz...
@reaclear
This song is also on the Attic Crew, which is a tight album. A must have that represent the South.
@MrsJustRight319
This is how I learned who T. I was!!!! Many years ago....
@MBPace
Country girls Dopeboy Fresh Geechee gals !
@Dgafrocc
In cali bumpin this old shit from 2002. I stayed in atl with this came out. Oakland city campbellton Rd. Swat
@henchenatliengradybaby4485
A-Town Always Baby