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.
Like That
T.I. Lyrics
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Bang this up in your residence
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what
You know what
You know what that’s like
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
My Filipino shawty call a nigga pogi
She like my skin Bobby Brown yea That’s my tenderoni
Alright
Alright
Alright
I got me some bitches in Wales
So sick, my flow, I know I know
I taught Richter the scale
I’m superb, your subpar,
Time to triple my sales
And get this paper straight till they Free my niggas from jail
My bitches cool, they smoke 2 L’s And I’m doing it well
Try if you want, you’ll feel more Bumps than blind niggas and braille
Deleon and diesel, got a nigga eyes Low
Yeezys in the club got me feelin like I’m Pablo
Slide through fried like the chicken Up in Roscoe’s
I don’t need locks cuz the hoes, I got A lot of those
All the Bougie shit need to stop Though
Saying you a fan when in real life
No you not bro
I’ma get this guap, whether you like It or not so
1 middle finger for the haters and 2 Condoms for the thot hoes, cuz I just
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what
You know what
You know what that’s like
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
The song "Like That" by T.I. highlights the rapper's confidence and success in the music industry. The first few verses are particularly boastful, with T.I. proclaiming himself as the future president and encouraging listeners to blast his music in their residences. He also references drug use by mentioning "two purple naked ladies," likely referring to the prescription medication, Xanax. Despite these potentially concerning references, T.I. still maintains an air of swagger and charm, comparing himself to the late actor Patrick Swayze and smoking like he's from the West Coast.
The chorus of the song, in which T.I. repeatedly demands that his name be said from stage, stands, floors and doors, highlights his popularity and fame. He also refers to his "bougie" lifestyle - with cool Filipino women by his side, sick flow and interests in designer clothing and upscale liquor brands like Deleon and Diesel. The line "all the Bougie shit need to stop Though/Saying you a fan when in real life/No you not bro" is particularly poignant, as T.I. calls out those who pretend to support him without actually doing so.
Overall, "Like That" is a song that embodies T.I.'s attitude as a successful, confident rapper, with a hint of warning to those who might try to fake their support or cross him.
Line by Line Meaning
Y 1 for president
I am a leader and I have the ability to be the president
Bang this up in your residence
Listen to this song loudly in your home
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
I have taken drugs called 'purple naked ladies'
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
I feel like a famous actor, Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
We are smoking marijuana like people from the west coast of the US
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
Everyone knows my name, from the stage to the seats, the dancefloor, the entrances, and even the prostitutes
You know what that’s like
You can relate to my fame and recognition
My Filipino shawty call a nigga pogi
She like my skin Bobby Brown yea That’s my tenderoni
Alright
Alright
Alright
My Filipina girlfriend calls me handsome, and she thinks my skin looks like that of Bobby Brown, and she is my tenderoni, which is nice
I got me some bitches in Wales
So sick, my flow, I know I know
I taught Richter the scale
I’m superb, your subpar,
Time to triple my sales
And get this paper straight till they Free my niggas from jail
I have women in Wales, my rap skills are excellent, I taught famous rapper Rakim how to make music, I am great and others are not, I need to make more money to free my friends from prison
My bitches cool, they smoke 2 L’s
And I’m doing it well
Try if you want, you’ll feel more Bumps than blind niggas and braille
My girlfriends are relaxed, and smoking two blunts, and I am successful. If you try to fight me, you will be hurt more than a blind person trying to read via braille
Deleon and diesel, got a nigga eyes Low
Yeezys in the club got me feelin like I’m Pablo
Slide through fried like the chicken Up in Roscoe’s
I don’t need locks cuz the hoes, I got A lot of those
I am drinking alcohol and using drugs, which makes me feel disoriented. I am wearing expensive Yeezy shoes and I feel as great as the artist Pablo Picasso. I eat greasy chicken at Roscoe’s. I don't need locks on my doors because I have many women at once.
All the Bougie shit need to stop Though
Saying you a fan when in real life
No you not bro
I’ma get this guap, whether you like It or not so
1 middle finger for the haters and 2 Condoms for the thot hoes, cuz I just
Stop with the snobby behavior. People claim they are fans but in reality, they are not. I will make a lot of money whether you approve or not. I am flipping off haters, and showing two condoms for women who are promiscuous because I have just...
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what
You know what
You know what that’s like
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
I have taken drugs called 'purple naked ladies,' I feel like a famous actor, I am smoking marijuana like people from the west coast of the US. Everyone knows my name, from the stage to the audience, and even the sex workers. You are aware of what it is like.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Danny Chase, Nicolas Pullen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aleksandra
i had this on repeattttt thousand timess, T. I !!!!!!!!
brandy bowen
I love it and I can't wait for the album!!!!!! ♥
Snake Eyes
Love this song!!!
Alien Alien
I love it !
Evan Vincent
And another trap anthem I can Rock out to.
Damn !!! Tip Delivers all the time.
Elena
New favorite song ! T.i is effin amazing . I loveee his music .
A-TESTING
Man his flow at times is awesome. ti never disappoints
R3tr0
One of my favorite TI tracks. Gets me hyper every time 😎🫡 salute to the king of the south
Hexy and I Noed
Love This Song <3
Tmac2020
ti is the only artist to this day i will still take my ass to the store and buy his album. i hope he keeps rapping for along time.