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.
F*ck Da City Up
T.I. Lyrics
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This for my niggas on the block dodging one time
Grinding hard, burning up at least one nine
Put ya middle fingers in the air one time
Ride with me, fuck the city up one time
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up
Fuck the city up one time
Fresh out the bed getting head in a Range Rove
All about that bread, rubberbands on my bankroll
Bankhead, Simpson Road this Atlanta bitch
So fly, so gangsta, gutter, glamorous
We living out your fantasies, suckas can't handle this
They know we run the city shawty it's unanimous
Shout it out sold yay, nine forty-four
K, Quarter, half, whole thang nigga like the old days?
Hey, dope boy trap nigga swag
Hundred karat chain, quarter mil in the bag
I'm no longer poppin' tags I just let 'em hang
Sucka nigga doing bad I just do my thang
And I ain't frontin', straight by the book-G Code
Bad bitch, a flat stomach, fat booty, deep throat
Twenty grand in my pants, fifty in my peacoat
Jeezy fuckin' with me and we fuckin' up the city ho
[Chorus]
I seen Jizzle in traffic with his top off
So much Louie shit it looking like it knock off
Violation, that'll get ya ass knocked off
Texas Pete nigga get ya ass hot sauce
Ever see me in the club with my shades off
It was a cool contest I guess the shades lost
28-5 yeah that's my cost
Bitch my closet so big I swear I got lost
What? Yeah I think I'm gon' need a map
We throw them birdies in the pool make 'em swim a lap
Whip it counterclockwise, that's the backstroke
Bitch my chain so big look like my back broke
Yeah we 'bout to fuck the city up, go broke
Bitch I'm balling so hard I need the whole court
Six spots in one night they call it club hopping
That new Tip and Jizzle shit, it got the club rocking
[Chorus]
I'm talkin' A-Town shit, ex lean pound bit
Chopper, fifty round clip
Keep it with me, I 'on't slip
Anyone around Tip bout that drama boy I promise
Got a O of presidential, bitch I'm blowin' that Obama
[Young Jeezy:]
Yeah I'm talkin' plenty choppers, scopes on the A-R
You know how I do it, Forgiatos on the car
When I came up out the womb all I wanna be a star
Hope the feds don't stop me, life sentence in the car
Hey boy we spittin, reminiscin' bout when we was in the kitchen
Representin', niggas payin' bitches need to pay attention
And we on for the city freaks, this A-T-L
Do it for my nigga Big Meech and B.M.F. nigga
[Young Jeezy:]
Nigga, all I blow is strong bitch I'm straight for the week
Order five thousand dollars, threw it all on the freaks
Order twenty-five bricks, I put em all on the streets
Bitch it's shaketown and we turnt up while you sleep
The chorus of T.I. Ft. Young Jeezy's song "Fuck Da City Up" is all about taking a stand against oppression, with the two artists urging their listeners to raise their middle fingers and ride along with them as they take on the city. They shout out their friends and neighborhoods, showcasing their strong ties to their roots. T.I.'s lyrics discuss his material success, never forgetting where he came from, and he talks about his flashy lifestyle. Young Jeezy's verse is all about his success with women, money, and drugs. He references his past involvement with the Black Mafia Family (BMF) and the notoriety he achieved during his ascent to fame. Both artists exude confidence and reassurance that they are on top, despite their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
This for my niggas on the block dodging one time
This song is for my friends in the neighborhood who are avoiding the police
Grinding hard, burning up at least one nine
Working hard, making money, and carrying a firearm for protection
Put ya middle fingers in the air one time
Raise your middle finger in defiance
Ride with me, fuck the city up one time
Join me in causing chaos and destruction in the city
Fresh out the bed getting head in a Range Rove
I just woke up and got oral sex in my Range Rover
All about that bread, rubberbands on my bankroll
I'm focused on making money and have a thick stack of cash, held together with rubber bands
Bankhead, Simpson Road this Atlanta bitch
I'm from Bankhead and Simpson Road, two neighborhoods in Atlanta
So fly, so gangsta, gutter, glamorous
I have a cool and tough image, but also enjoy the finer things in life
We living out your fantasies, suckas can't handle this
I'm living the life that others dream of, but some people can't handle it
They know we run the city shawty it's unanimous
Everyone knows that we run the city
Shout it out sold yay, nine forty-four
I'm bragging about selling cocaine and having a 9mm pistol
K, Quarter, half, whole thang nigga like the old days?
I'm referencing drug measurements (kilos, quarters, halves, and wholes) from past times when dealing drugs was more common
Hey, dope boy trap nigga swag
I have the fashion and lifestyle of a drug dealer
Hundred karat chain, quarter mil in the bag
I have a very expensive chain and $250,000 in cash
I'm no longer poppin' tags I just let 'em hang
I used to buy clothes with tags still attached, but now I leave the tags on to show off my wealth
Sucka nigga doing bad I just do my thang
I don't care if other people are struggling, I'm focused on my own success
And I ain't frontin', straight by the book-G Code
I'm not pretending, I follow the unwritten rules of the street (G Code)
Bad bitch, a flat stomach, fat booty, deep throat
I like women who are attractive, have a slim waist, large buttocks, and perform oral sex well
Twenty grand in my pants, fifty in my peacoat
I have $20,000 in my pants pocket and $50,000 in my peacoat
Jeezy fuckin' with me and we fuckin' up the city ho
Jeezy and I are together causing destruction in the city
I seen Jizzle in traffic with his top off
I saw Jeezy driving with his convertible top down
So much Louie shit it looking like it knock off
Jeezy is wearing so much Louis Vuitton clothing that it looks fake
Violation, that'll get ya ass knocked off
Breaking the rules will result in violent consequences
Texas Pete nigga get ya ass hot sauce
Texas Pete hot sauce will cause pain, similar to a violent act
Ever see me in the club with my shades off
If I'm not wearing sunglasses in the club, something is wrong
It was a cool contest I guess the shades lost
I lost my sunglasses and don't care
28-5 yeah that's my cost
I spent $28,500 on something
Bitch my closet so big I swear I got lost
My closet is so large that I sometimes can't find my way around
What? Yeah I think I'm gon' need a map
I need help finding my way in my own closet
We throw them birdies in the pool make 'em swim a lap
We throw drugs (commonly called 'birds') in the pool and laugh as they float around
Whip it counterclockwise, that's the backstroke
Stirring drugs (cocaine) counterclockwise is called the 'backstroke'
Bitch my chain so big look like my back broke
My chain is so large and heavy that it looks as if I have a broken back
Yeah we 'bout to fuck the city up, go broke
We are going to cause destruction in the city and not care about the cost
Bitch I'm balling so hard I need the whole court
I'm making so much money that a single basketball court is not enough
Six spots in one night they call it club hopping
I went to six different clubs in one night
That new Tip and Jizzle shit, it got the club rocking
Our new song is so popular that it's making the club go crazy
I'm talkin' A-Town shit, ex lean pound bit
I'm talking about Atlanta (A-Town) and my experience dealing with lean and drug weights
Chopper, fifty round clip
I have a high-powered rifle with a fifty round magazine
Keep it with me, I 'on't slip
I keep the weapon close at hand to avoid being caught off guard
Anyone around Tip bout that drama boy I promise
Anyone who causes trouble with me (T.I.) will face violent consequences
Got a O of presidential, bitch I'm blowin' that Obama
I have an ounce of high-quality cocaine (known as 'presidential') and am using it
Nigga, all I blow is strong bitch I'm straight for the week
I only use the most potent drugs and will have enough to last me for the week
Order five thousand dollars, threw it all on the freaks
I spent $5,000 on prostitutes (freaks)
Order twenty-five bricks, I put em all on the streets
I ordered 25 kilograms of drugs (bricks) and am selling them
Bitch it's shaketown and we turnt up while you sleep
'Shaketown' is a reference to Atlanta and we are causing chaos while others are sleeping
Do it for my nigga Big Meech and B.M.F. nigga
I am doing this in honor of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family criminal organization
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