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.
King On Set
T.I. Lyrics
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Hey boy you know it when you see it
Them G's on deck
Them bitches at attention when the kings on set
Nigga come in with that flex and jump up out and get checked
It ain't no disrespectin' when the king on set
40 cal in a tech fuck around and get wet
You better hit the deck when the king on set
Hey and hit the deck when the king on set
Slap a slug on me mac 11 in the bubble coat
I'm chillin' with the homie what the fuck you startin' trouble fo'
Hey first you tried to tell em homie hatas ay what you lookin' fo'
Cause once we start to let em go yo ass they gon' be lookin' fo'
Don't know what he took us fo'
Never been a pussy so I don't know what they yellin'
Screamin' fussin' cause he pushin' fo'
I ain't fen to talk let em walk like it's all good
Catch him slippin in the parkin lot and then it's all good
Got a couple blocks and a mask in the glove box
He come out the club and his ass get seen
Now I'm linked out the window with the beam on set
Made up my mind I'm a kill him when I see him no sweat
Make a bet I ain't gon put his monkey ass on a shelf
And I don't need nobody help cause I can do this shit myself
In a triple black Chevy ride low key step
I hope this nigga ready cause he gon see death
[Chorus]
Now these niggas better move when the G's comin' through
Never be afraid to shoot when you see them near you
All fellas in my crew ain't no tellin' in my crew
Choppa city grand hustle is what they yellin' in my crew
I'm a veteran in the crew livin' legend in the crew
I keep that desert eagle lethal weapon plus two
We goin' beef what it do
And you know that I'm a ride
We can do it right here or we can take it outside
Every day is homicide couple of bodies every night
We got half the population murder rate still rise
Ay bullets still fly write his name on the wall
I ain't even gotta do it I got goons on call
I'm a beast I'm a dog you a bitch you a fraud
I'm a ride I'm a G you a snitch you a fraud
If you want it you can get it hit him all up in his neck
And his head and his chest make sure that nigga wet deck
[Chorus]
Call me triple O-G pussy nigga gon' see
You come with that disrespect and you know what it gon' be
Call me triple O-G pussy nigga gon' see
You come in with that hatin you know what it gon' be
Call me triple O-G pussy nigga gon' see
You come in with that flex and you know what it gon' be
Hit his ass up, hey hit his ass up
Just shoot him let the paramedics get his ass up
[Repeat: x3]
You fuck with tip, fuck with me
Bust at him you bust at me
We comin' 100 deep it's gonna get ugly
[Repeat: x4]
Chop his ass up
[Chorus]
The song "King On Set" is a gritty and aggressive track by T.I. that speaks about his status as a king in the rap game and the power dynamics that come with it. The chorus emphasizes his dominance, with Gs (gangsters) on deck and bitches at attention whenever he's on set. The lyrics reveal that disrespecting him or his crew will result in violent consequences, as seen in the verse where he threatens a rival with a 40 cal in a tech. T.I. boasts his expertise in handling things himself, with no need for outside help, and asserts his superiority as a veteran and living legend in the crew. He warns that coming with that "hatin" or "flex" will lead to death, and it doesn't matter if it's in public or behind closed doors. Overall, the song is a testament to T.I.'s rap skills and the street credibility he's earned over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boy you know it when you see it
You can recognize when a king is present
Them G's on deck
The gangsters are ready and waiting to act
Them bitches at attention when the kings on set
Women are paying attention when the king is present
Nigga come in with that flex and jump up out and get checked
If someone comes in with attitude, they will be confronted and dealt with
It ain't no disrespectin' when the king on set
It's not disrespectful to assert authority when the king is present
40 cal in a tech fuck around and get wet
If someone causes trouble, they risk being shot with a gun
You better hit the deck when the king on set
It's best to show respect and stay down when the king is present
Slap a slug on me mac 11 in the bubble coat
Carrying a powerful gun for protection
I'm chillin' with the homie what the fuck you startin' trouble fo'
Asking why someone is causing problems when everything was fine
Don't know what he took us fo'
Not sure why someone is provoking them
Never been a pussy so I don't know what they yellin'
Not understanding why someone is insulting them by calling them weak
Now I'm linked out the window with the beam on set
Preparing to target their opponent with a gun
Make a bet I ain't gon put his monkey ass on a shelf
Confident in their ability to harm their opponent
Now these niggas better move when the G's comin' through
People should get out of the way when gangsters are present
We goin' beef what it do
Preparing for a violent confrontation
Every day is homicide couple of bodies every night
There are many murders happening frequently
Ay bullets still fly write his name on the wall
Warning that they will harm their opponent
I'm a beast I'm a dog you a bitch you a fraud
Asserting their superiority and strength
If you want it you can get it hit him all up in his neck
Threatening to harm their opponent severely
Call me triple O-G pussy nigga gon' see
Referring to themselves as a powerful gangster
Hit his ass up, hey hit his ass up
Encouraging violence against an opponent
You fuck with tip, fuck with me
Messing with the king means messing with his entourage
We comin' 100 deep it's gonna get ugly
There will be many people ready to fight
Chop his ass up
Violent threat against an opponent
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS, CORDALE QUINN, DARWIN CORDALE QUINN, DJUAN HART, LAMAR EDWARDS, LAMAR DAUNTE EDWARDS
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