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.
bezzle ft eightball
T.I. Lyrics
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Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch [Repeat: x3]
Like the bezzles in my watch like the bezzles in my watch
Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch [Repeat: x3]
Like the bezzles in my watch like the bezzles in my watch
Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch [Repeat: x3]
Like the bezzles in my watch like the bezzles in my watch
I came up bumping Eazy-E, Cube, and Dre
(Scarface, OutKast what's happening niggas) Eightball MJG UGK
They raised me like santa raised cee
I always made the money, money never made me
Break me what this bitch you crazy
You seen with the freaks don't think she never paid me
Pimping get a bitch, break a bitch, hit a bitch, shake a bitch
Spit game till I make this shit turn these tricks and get me rich
Lick his ass suck my dick bring me back my niggas quick
Who you think you fucking with
I'm serious about this pimping shit
All the niggas I kick it with looking for a richer bitch
Get this bitch to take this trick for pounds of weed bricks and shit
Broke bitch you get your shit
Before I get another bitch who could fix your shit
My pimp to strong I ain't with your shit
You going to make me split your shit
Two things I ain't seen is this you a fony bitch I can't get
Eyes on the ride yeah right shut the fuck
[Chorus]
Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch [Repeat: x3]
Like the bezzles in my watch like the bezzles in my watch
Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch [Repeat: x3]
Like the bezzles in my watch like the bezzles in my watch
[MJG]
Whole mack load it up hard as fine blow it up
M-J-G I know you hoes and been exposed enough
I cross a tree over bag a bitch in a toaster oven
Slam dunk in pimping and her sister if she close enough
[Eightball]
Look over hear
Open up the door and let it cook in hear
Grab the mic a watch these niggas tuck there tail and look in fear
As I bust around with no shells inside in myself
Lyrics like a counseled weapon sending you bitches straight to hell
[MJG]
Burning up just like in waco Texas
Heating up your neckless
Scorching up your afro the devil coming at your
Ass any hard one for niggas who really want it
M-J- fucking G with pussy and titties on it
[Eightball]
Them bitches love when they see pimping come up in it
24 inches under something smoking tinted
Hustle hard for keep it cause I love to spend it
Pimping love is when your style is when you love to hit it
[Chorus]
[Bun B]
I came a long way from a posta posta
Till I kosta nostra kept the toaster closer
Than I'm supposed to well I poast ya procha
Ride like a roller coaster
Pistol whip you hold ya throat then choke you like a croacha croacha rocha
Pull out a light and smoke you (damn)
Pull my coat off I blessed man just stressed man
Just still elementary just a glance couldn't learn it is hurting my chances
Pack pistols just to blast it (blast it)
I put it to second guessers I blast it it just to prove it (prove it)
Mother fuckers get a moving (moving)
I born into hustling I grew up tustling
Gave my muscle in and got into meeting my frail but hell I put my trust in
My left and right hand grinding threw the night
And I keep my family right and see some paper like a white man
Balling in the ninth (and) we holding in the light (and) sippin on worthless
Sprite and you can call it what you like
I call what the fuck I feel play the courts that fucking peel
But we ain't sleeping till they free and pimping here that's the fucking drill
[Chorus]
The song "Bezzle" by T.I is a reflection on the rapper's rise to fame and the materialistic excesses that came with it. The lyrics speak to the lavish lifestyle that he has attained, with references to expensive jewelry, luxury vehicles, and women. The hook, "Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch" highlights T.I.'s love of flashy, diamond-encrusted timepieces, which he equates to the power and control he feels over his life.
Throughout the song, there are references to pimp culture and the objectification of women. T.I. describes himself as a "Pimp" who is "serious about this pimping shit." He brags about his ability to control women, referring to them as "bitch," "freaks," and "tricks." His lyrics are controversial and have faced criticism for their misogynistic undertones.
Despite the controversial content, "Bezzle" is a popular song among fans of T.I.'s music. It is seen as an example of the rapper's ability to create catchy hooks and clever wordplay. The song's beat has a distinctly Southern sound, with a heavy bassline and staccato keyboard riff.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the drop top like the bezzles in my watch
I want to stop the convertible car because the diamonds in my watch are shining so bright
I came up bumping Eazy-E, Cube, and Dre
I grew up listening to Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre
(Scarface, OutKast what's happening niggas) Eightball MJG UGK
I also listened to Scarface, OutKast, Eightball and MJG, and UGK
They raised me like santa raised cee
Their music influenced me as much as Santa Claus influenced little kids
I always made the money, money never made me
I earned my own money and it didn't change my values or who I am
Break me what this bitch you crazy
What are you trying to do, break me? You're crazy
You seen with the freaks don't think she never paid me
Just because you saw me with some promiscuous women doesn't mean they were paying me for anything
Pimping get a bitch, break a bitch, hit a bitch, shake a bitch
Pimping involves finding, breaking, hitting, and manipulating women
Spit game till I make this shit turn these tricks and get me rich
I use my smooth talking skills to convince women to work for me and make me money
Lick his ass suck my dick bring me back my niggas quick
Do whatever it takes to bring back my friends quickly
Who you think you fucking with
Do you know who you're messing with?
I'm serious about this pimping shit
I am very committed to this lifestyle of pimping
All the niggas I kick it with looking for a richer bitch
My associates and I are looking for women who can make us more money
Get this bitch to take this trick for pounds of weed bricks and shit
Make this woman perform sex acts for drugs and other illegal substances
Broke bitch you get your shit
If you're broke, you need to fix your life
Before I get another bitch who could fix your shit
I will find another woman who can take care of you if you don't get your act together
My pimp to strong I ain't with your shit
I am a strong pimp and I won't tolerate any nonsense from anyone
You going to make me split your shit
You're making me so mad that I might leave or abandon you
Two things I ain't seen is this you a fony bitch I can't get
I haven't seen two things: proof that you're not a fake woman, and evidence that you won't do what I ask
Eyes on the ride yeah right shut the fuck
You're lying if you say you're paying attention to the car in front of us; shut up
Whole mack load it up hard as fine blow it up
Fill up the truck with all our belongings that we earned from pimping and drug dealing
M-J-G I know you hoes and been exposed enough
As a seasoned pimp, I know all about the women involved in this lifestyle
I cross a tree over bag a bitch in a toaster oven
I will do anything to make money, including having sex with women and selling drugs
Slam dunk in pimping and her sister if she close enough
I can successfully pimp any woman and even her sister if she's around and available
Open up the door and let it cook in hear
Let's open the door to the studio so we can start recording music
Grab the mic a watch these niggas tuck there tail and look in fear
When I grab the microphone, other rappers become intimidated and back down
As I bust around with no shells inside in myself
I don't need any ammunition to win this battle - I can do it with just my words
Lyrics like a counseled weapon sending you bitches straight to hell
My lyrics are like a weapon, destroying anyone who tries to test me
Burning up just like in waco Texas
I'm heating up just like the tragic event that occurred in Waco, Texas
Heating up your neckless
I'm making you sweat and uncomfortable
Scorching up your afro the devil coming at your
I'm getting you so agitated that it feels like the devil is after you
Ass any hard one for niggas who really want it
This is a tough challenge for anyone who really wants to compete with me
M-J- fucking G with pussy and titties on it
I'm a pimp with lots of women - both prostitutes and girlfriends - under my control
Them bitches love when they see pimping come up in it
Women enjoy being around pimps and the lifestyle associated with them
24 inches under something smoking tinted
I ride in a car with 24-inch wheels and dark, tinted windows
Hustle hard for keep it cause I love to spend it
I work hard to earn my money but also love to spend it
Pimping love is when your style is when you love to hit it
Being a pimp is all about having a certain style and enjoying having sex with women
I came a long way from a posta posta
I've come a long way from a poorer, less successful existence
Till I kosta nostra kept the toaster closer
Now I'm part of the mafia and keep my gun close to me for protection
Than I'm supposed to well I poast ya procha
I go beyond what's expected of me and conquer the competition
Ride like a roller coaster
My life and career have been like a wild ride on a roller coaster
Pistol whip you hold ya throat then choke you like a croacha croacha rocha
If I need to, I'll use my gun to hurt you and then choke you like a cockroach
Pull out a light and smoke you (damn)
I'll use a lighter and cigarettes to hurt you even further
Pull my coat off I blessed man just stressed man
I'm tired and stressed out, but at least I still have my coat
Just still elementary just a glance couldn't learn it is hurting my chances
I'm still learning the basics of this lifestyle and it's hurting my chances of being successful
Pack pistols just to blast it (blast it)
I always carry guns with me and am ready to use them if needed
I put it to second guessers I blast it it just to prove it (prove it)
I'll shoot anyone who doubts me to prove that I'm serious
Mother fuckers get a moving (moving)
Anyone who wants to survive better keep moving and not get in my way
I born into hustling I grew up tustling
I was born into a life of hustling and had to fight my way to the top
Gave my muscle in and got into meeting my frail but hell I put my trust in
I used my strength and power to rise up and do better, and now I trust in myself and my abilities
My left and right hand grinding threw the night
I work hard day and night with both hands to earn my money
And I keep my family right and see some paper like a white man
I take care of my family and also enjoy making as much money as a wealthy white man
Balling in the ninth (and) we holding in the light (and) sippin on worthless
We're doing well financially and are enjoying the good life, while also drinking alcohol and partying
Sprite and you can call it what you like
We're drinking Sprite but you can interpret it however you want
I call what the fuck I feel play the courts that fucking peel
I say what I want and do what I want, and I am successful in the game of life
But we ain't sleeping till they free and pimping here that's the fucking drill
We won't rest until all of our friends are free and we're making money as pimps.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALDRIN DAVIS, BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, M. GOODWIN, CLIFFORD JOSEPH HARRIS, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH, CLIFFORD HARRIS, PREMRO SMITH, MARLON GOODWIN, BERNARD FREEMAN
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@hounity_lifestyle
(I know Bun's veres is tough b/c he was killin' this 16 but I had to make sure to hold it down for the Trill one time #713to409)
** "I came a long way from a posta posta Till I kosta nostra/
kept the toaster closer than I'm supposed ta'...like posta-rocha/
Ride like a roller coaster /
Pistol whip you, hold ya' throat then choke you like I told ya, croak ya/
rocha choke a light and smoke ya! (damn)
Pope of Port Arthur, I blessed the masses, stressed the cashes/
Elementary, ditched the classes, couldn't learn it, earned my passes /
Pack pistols just to blast it(blast it)
I blast it it just to prove it(prove it)
Proved to 2nd-guessers,
Mother-fuckers get to moving(moving) /
I born into hustling I grew up tustlin ' gained my muscle/
Bogarted the meek and the frail/
but hell, I put my trust in my left and right hand/
grindin' through the night and/
I keep my family tight and see some paper like a white man/
Balling in the night (and...) we haulin' in the white (and..)/
Sippin' on purple Sprite and you can call it what you like/
I call what the fuck I feel, play the cards they fucking deal /
But we ain't sleeping till they free the Pimp and that's the fucking drill."
Keep up the good work mayne! Much love from H-Town!
@lholman7067
Bun's verse on this is one of the greatest in hip hop history.
@paddytee88
You ain't wrong man
@thunderkat4379
Anything Bun is on… he goes tf off. Lol
@marclee82
MJG the only rapper that can spell his name in even song and you wouldn't have it any other way.
@joshuagumpert8910
Snoop
@jovantahollis9156
Bun b ate this track like he was starving for a good beat
@jordanhutton5787
He definitely found the right one!!
@bronallmighty1
Bun B and MJG must be mentioned in the top 10 conversations.
@rutiliocaballero9505
last line of bun goes: I call it what the fuck I feel, play the cards they fuckin deal, but we ain't sleepin till they free the pimp and thats the fuckin trill 4real!!!! ...R.I.P. Chad Butler
@coryharton
T.I. embraced the OG's early unlike the new niggas of today. That's why he rings out among generations 💯 except ybn cordea.