I'm Illy
T.I. Lyrics


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Rappin' for the hell of it
Hella rich never have to sell a brick again
Must I tell a bitch again
The bullshit I'm addressing check I'm on some next level shit
Never been fucked in the game I'm celibate
Rarely out my element, barely out the ghetto with
One foot out and foot in intelligent as fellas get
Listen let's settle this, be clear I could fall back seven years
And still ain't no one ahead of me

Consider it a blessin' if you get to stand next to me
Five star general O.G. veteran
Caked like Edimen blowing that celery
Stack that cash like the U.S. treasury
Every single thing I ever did was done heavily
Rap until your seventy still ain't catching me
Put it on my pops, big Phil and Beverly
Be standing on the top still after they bury me
Nose in the air so stuck up arrogant
Ain't got long hot songs best cherish it
Whoever drop mine that's over phenito
You paying for your foul like a free throw (bow)
Now how could a nigga think that he could see me
Other than the magazine covers or the t.v.
You know I sold more mixtapes than your CD
You're waiting on your big break praying you can beat me
You ain't made it far as D-C on the low
I been all around the globe like a god how they treat me
Broads hit they knees eyes closed when they greet me
Mouth wide open just begging me to skeet skeet
You in a deep sleep stop dreaming
I'm six albums in for 10 years I been firin' hot semen
The limelight's mine I'm gleaming beaming
That's why I say I'm King bitch I got my reasons

Wrist so frosty, neck so chilly
All on my mind is to get more millies
Niggas talk shit that's silly
Shawty he ain't about that really, is he
Nigga I'm illy

Hey I run this city clearly
Tell 'em get lost I'm busy really
Nigga I'm illy

Where niggas get off piss off
Me and mine ah to take time to pop a lid off
Shit all over the way bouncing me is y'all
Seeing you fucking mind you figuring I would fizz off
Never cooled off tip scorching
Minimal injury though they missing me maximum misfortune
Number one hands down flow paints portraits
Everybody think you stink like horse shit
House full of chicks on some girl next door shit
A king of one self 30 mill out the store quick
Of course this case lost all my endorsements
Tripled up on real estate still buying more shit
Tip bankrupt according to your sources
I'm still caked up along with more reinforcements
Tore shit up from the ladder to the rooftops
Officially the hottest nigga rapping since Tupac
Before you rap bout me best ask bout me
I'm out my fucking mind need counseling
Please don't doubt me trust me drama ain't nothing
It's all fun and games till somebody start busting
Remember my discussion when rappers be battling
I find out about it better get to skedaddling
Pack your family's bags move 'em out to Seattle an'
You ever crawl back you'll need ambulance and bandages
Live life glamorous so extravagant
Mandarin oriental worldwide traveling
Hip hop champion for real though
You couldn't fuck with me with a Brazil hoe nigga
But still though

Wrist so frosty, neck so chilly
All on my mind is to get more millies
Niggas talk shit that's silly
Shawty he ain't about that really, is he
Nigga I'm illy
Jus' remember I do this shit when I want to nigga
Its me nigga

I run this city clearly
Tell 'em get lost I'm busy really
Nigga I'm illy

Wrist so frosty, neck so chilly
All on my mind is to get more millies
Niggas talk shit that's silly
Shawty he ain't about that really, is he
Nigga I'm illy

I don't wanna hear shit bout I cant rap like this one
Hen I ain't good as that one
Fuck you partna!

I run this city clearly
Tell 'em get lost I'm busy really
Nigga I'm illy





Yeah its the king bitch!

Overall Meaning

T.I.'s "I'm Illy" is an anthem about his success and how he has earned his place as a hip-hop artist. He boasts about being rich and not having to sell drugs because of his enormous wealth. He is celibate and has stayed clear of any controversy. He landed on top of the rap game and never had to look back as no one came close to him in the game. He considers being next to him as "a blessing" and compares himself to a 'five-star general OG veteran' who is highly respected in the game. He has been highly intelligent, and his ability to rap will allow him to continue his career forever. He can rap until he is seventy and still not be caught up with. T.I. describes himself as arrogant and glad to be the most popular rapper with no time to entertain anyone trying to supplant him.


The rapper is beaming with confidence and wealth in this song. As shown by the lyrics, he is living a luxurious lifestyle that is beyond most people's wildest dreams. The mansion filled with girls could be interpreted as a symbol of his success. T.I. also speaks about his bankruptcy case and continuing to secure his wealth with real estate investments. He admits that he is still open to improvements with his mental health, but he is still unstoppable in his field. He claims the throne as King of the rap world and has no qualms talking about a potential challenger. T.I. also brings his listeners into his hype by reminding them that he co-writer, performer, singer, music producer, and then some.


* T.I.'s β€œI’m Illy” is a single off his 2008 album, β€œPaper Trail.”
* The song title is derived from the slang term β€œilly,” which means β€œcool” or β€œawesome.”
* The beat features a sample from β€œBrass Monkey” by the Beastie Boys.
* T.I. released β€œI’m Illy” in the wake of a series of gun-related incidents that threatened to derail his solo career.
* The song is featured in T.I.’s 2008 video game, β€œT.I. vs. T.I.P.”
* The song showcases T.I.'s wordplay and vivid metaphors.
* Critics praised his flow in this song.
* The track charted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at #53.
* T.I. told MTV News that, to him, being β€œilly” is about going hard, staying on your grind, and representing what you are known for.
* According to T.I., the song was meant to show that he could keep up with any rival rapper.


Chords: Unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Rappin' for the hell of it
Rapping just for the fun of it


Hella rich never have to sell a brick again
I'm rich enough to never have to sell drugs again


Must I tell a bitch again
Do I have to repeat myself to a female?


The bullshit I'm addressing check I'm on some next level shit
I'm on a higher level than the issues I'm addressing


Never been fucked in the game I'm celibate
I'm not involved in any shady troubles, I'm clean


Rarely out my element, barely out the ghetto with
I'm not often seen out of my comfort zone, I'm still close to the streets


One foot out and foot in intelligent as fellas get
I'm intelligent even though I still maintain my positions in the street


Listen let's settle this, be clear I could fall back seven years
Let's settle this, because even if I were to step back seven years, I would still be on top


And still ain't no one ahead of me
Nobody is ahead of me in the game


Consider it a blessin' if you get to stand next to me
It's a privilege to stand next to me


Five star general O.G. veteran
I'm experienced and respected in the industry


Caked like Edimen blowing that celery
I have so much money, as much as Edimen, and I'm smoking celery


Stack that cash like the U.S. treasury
I have stacks of money like the U.S. treasury


Every single thing I ever did was done heavily
I put a lot of effort in everything I do


Rap until your seventy still ain't catching me
Even when I get old, nobody could surpass me in rapping


Put it on my pops, big Phil and Beverly
I swear on my family members that I'll continue to succeed even after they're gone


Be standing on the top still after they bury me
I'll still be on top even after I die


Nose in the air so stuck up arrogant
I'm arrogant and feeling superior


Ain't got long hot songs best cherish it
You better appreciate my songs while they last


Whoever drop mine that's over phenito
If someone else raps about me, it's game over for them


You paying for your foul like a free throw (bow)
You'll pay for your mistake heavily like a free throw penalty


Now how could a nigga think that he could see me
How could someone assume they could beat me?


Other than the magazine covers or the t.v.
Nobody can see me except for the magazines or the TV


You know I sold more mixtapes than your CD
I sold more mixtapes than your album


You're waiting on your big break praying you can beat me
You're hoping to get a big chance to beat me, but good luck with that


You ain't made it far as D-C on the low
You haven't come far enough in the industry


I been all around the globe like a god how they treat me
I've been to all places in the world and treated as a god


Broads hit they knees eyes closed when they greet me
Women fall on their knees with their eyes closed when they greet me


Mouth wide open just begging me to skeet skeet
Women beg me for sexual favors


You in a deep sleep stop dreaming
You're stuck in a deep sleep, stop dreaming of ever beating me


I'm six albums in for 10 years I been firin' hot semen
I've released 6 albums and been successful for 10 years straight


The limelight's mine I'm gleaming beaming
The spotlight is on me and I'm shining bright


That's why I say I'm King bitch I got my reasons
I call myself a king for a reason, I am on top


Wrist so frosty, neck so chilly
My wrist and my neck are icy and rich looking


All on my mind is to get more millies
The only thing on my mind is to make more millions


Niggas talk shit that's silly
People talk nonsense about me


Shawty he ain't about that really, is he
That guy is not really about that life


Hey I run this city clearly
I am clearly in charge of this city


Tell 'em get lost I'm busy really
Tell them to leave me alone, I'm too busy


Where niggas get off piss off
Where do people have the nerve to anger me?


Me and mine ah to take time to pop a lid off
Me and my people need time to plan and attack


Shit all over the way bouncing me is y'all
I dominate any competition and leave them defeated


Seeing you fucking mind you figuring I would fizz off
You think that I would give up, you're mistaken


Never cooled off tip scorching
I never lost my fire, I'm still burning hot


Minimal injury though they missing me maximum misfortune
I barely experience any negative consequences from my opponents, but they receive a lot from me


Number one hands down flow paints portraits
I'm the best rapper without a doubt, my rapping creates vivid images


Everybody think you stink like horse shit
Everyone thinks that you're terrible at rapping


House full of chicks on some girl next door shit
I have a lot of attractive women in my house


A king of one self 30 mill out the store quick
I'm self-made and I can make 30 million quickly


Of course this case lost all my endorsements
Of course I lost all my endorsements due to my behavior


Tripled up on real estate still buying more shit
I invested in real estate and still buying more properties


Tip bankrupt according to your sources
Your sources claim that I am bankrupt


I'm still caked up along with more reinforcements
I'm still wealthy and I have more people on my side


Tore shit up from the ladder to the rooftops
I dominated every corner of the music industry


Officially the hottest nigga rapping since Tupac
I am officially the best rapper since Tupac


Before you rap bout me best ask bout me
Before you rap about me, you better investigate me first


I'm out my fucking mind need counseling
I'm crazy and need therapy


Please don't doubt me trust me drama ain't nothing
Please trust me, I'm not afraid of any controversies


It's all fun and games till somebody start busting
It's only fun and games until someone starts shooting


Remember my discussion when rappers be battling
Remember my advice when rappers compete with each other


I find out about it better get to skedaddling
If I find out about it, you better run away


Pack your family's bags move 'em out to Seattle an'
You better move your family to Seattle and hide


You ever crawl back you'll need ambulance and bandages
If you ever try to come back, you'll need medical assistance


Live life glamorous so extravagant
I live a luxurious and extravagant life


Mandarin oriental worldwide traveling
I travel to worldwide luxurious hotels like the Mandarine Oriental


Hip hop champion for real though
I am truly the champion of hip hop


You couldn't fuck with me with a Brazil hoe nigga
You couldn't even touch me with the help of a Brazilian prostitute


But still though
But even though, nobody can beat me


I don't wanna hear shit bout I cant rap like this one
I don't want to hear anyone say that I can't rap like someone else


Hen I ain't good as that one
When I'm not as good as that someone


Fuck you partna!
Fuck you my friend!


Yeah its the king bitch!
Yes, it's me, the king of hip hop!




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES SPENCER, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS

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@kingsmitt8988

This dude went 5 for 5 of classic albums truly underrated and not talked about much.

@Tu_Steppin

But still HIM 🫑 his construction company put in work all throughout the south.

@willstaywinning

He’s not talked about much NOW. He was definitely getting his flowers

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