Grand Royal
T.I. Lyrics

What? (Nigga, what.)
T.I. is addressing his listeners in a confrontational way and essentially asking if they have a problem with him.

I'm the King of the Motherfuckin south. (Huh, what? I'm T.I.P nigga.)
T.I. is asserting his dominance as the King of southern hip hop and reaffirming his identity as 'T.I.P.'.

Picture that, nigga. (Try me then nigga. King of the South.)
T.I. challenges anyone who doubts his claim to the throne of southern hip hop, daring them to outdo him.

I ain't got no hits. Nigga, kiss my ass, nigga. (Bust me then, sucker. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)
T.I. dismisses negative opinions about his lack of hits, daring critics to try and take him down if they think they can do better.

Nigga, I been bustin'. You don't like it. Outbust me then, nigga.
T.I. continues to assert his dominance as a rapper and challenges anyone who disagrees with him to come up with better rhymes.

Nigga, I can fight nigga. I can say what the fuck I wanna say, nigga. (PSC.)
T.I. further asserts his dominance by claiming that he can handle himself outside the world of rap and that he can say whatever he wants to say.

Might see T.I.P in one of them drop things Way down the block, man Swerving in and out of lanes, getting some hot brain
T.I. paints a picture of himself cruising down the street in a luxury car, potentially receiving oral sex from a woman.

From here to Scott Lane You know the day I drop, man Shawty, I'm not playing
T.I. declares that he is not playing around and is serious about his claim to be King of the South.

I-I-I can't stand it I'm taking over spots to damage that B.I.G and Pac image you got Stop dick riding, your shit's tired
T.I. is tired of hearing other rappers ride the coattails of deceased legends like the Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur, and is determined to make a name for himself on his own terms.

I doubt if even your bitch buy it for six 'ollars I can't see how niggas who not spitting ask why they not winnin' Or why their record not spinning, why niggas not feeling it Cause that shit is not real, and we know you're not out killing shit
T.I. expresses disbelief that anyone would pay for another rapper's music and asserts that those who are not succeeding in the industry probably lack authenticity.

Crown grand royalty Shawty, I must be Whoever wanna shut me, uh-up Just outbust me Until then I'm king hood, don't act like you ain't know it You wanna be supreme, hood, go get 16 for it
T.I. reiterates his claim to be King of the South and dares anyone to try and take his crown away by outperforming him.

I been spittin since way back like the seats in the Lac, nigga Since the days of 97 sats in the back of the trap, nigga
T.I. boasts about his long history of rapping, going as far back as the late 90s.

I think all of ya wack niggas should give your plaques To the real killers and crack dealers writing your script Get a grip, you need your ass whipped, for trying to be famous
T.I. criticizes other rappers who he deems to be inauthentic, suggesting their lyrics are written for them by other people and that they are merely trying to achieve fame without putting in the work.

Cause if the legends of the south ain't complaining Like Outkast and Goodie Mob What the hell and the fuck do I care what you saying I'm T.I.P.
T.I. asserts that he does not care about negative opinions from others, pointing out that respected southern legends like Outkast and Goodie Mob aren't complaining about his success.

I was the King of the South before my single was out I gave you everything from the ho to the dope game
T.I. believes that he was already the King of the South before he even released a single, and suggests that he deserves credit for popularizing southern rap culture.

Now hey, don't play no games with me I ain't no lame sissy
T.I. warns other rappers not to mess with him and asserts his masculinity.

Know if they came with me, that they dying to die for me Or bust a 45 at the blink of a eye for me
T.I. suggests that his friends would be willing to die or kill for him without hesitation.

Now don't be fucking round, f-fore you be ducking down You ain't going hear that busting sound Til right 'fore you touch the ground
T.I. threatens his enemies with the sound of gunfire, and suggests that they won't even know what hit them.

T.I.P., King of the South, shut your motherfucking mouth Or come see bout me, homie
T.I. tells his critics to either stop talking or to come to him and settle things in person.