I'm A King
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And in case you forgot, I'm tha King
Yea, yea, aye, aye, aye, aye
Who I'm is, nigga?
(I'm tha King)

T.I.P., Atlanta's own King of the South, shawty
(I'm tha King)
Yea, yea, yeah, better keep my name out ya mouth, shawty
(I'm tha King)
Yeah, PSC, nigga, aye, aye

All hail Atlanta's own, owner of Atlanta's throne
(I'm tha King)
If ain't want no trouble leave, shit, shoulda left the man alone
It's been seen, shown and evident Atlanta's known
Tha King been the one representing all of Atlanta's zones

Back when niggas was representing Atlanta wrong
Every shot he got, he put the hoods of Atlanta on
The big screen then hit every trap and traveled on
Past, present to Texas to Alabama strong
(I'm tha King)

Down in Miami, up to Louisiana homes
From the Carolinas, Virginia to David Banner's home
I'm well connected, haters, best to mind ya manners homes
I got a nickel-plated 38 but hey, the hammer chrome

And it shine like ya should set the phantom on
In it see me riding, getting blown like the saxophone
Hey shawty, spit the shit, it takes to cut a candle on
If I ain't on ya tube, dude, you must got ya channel wrong

I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer
Sucker MC's outta call me sire
Ya songs okay but I'm on fire
(I'm tha King)
24 inches on my rims and tires

I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer
(I'm tha King)
Sucker MC's outta call me sire
Thought you was on top
(I'm tha King)
I pass right by ya
I will not stop and I won't retire

I came, I saw, I conquered with no big names
(I'm tha King)
No fame, no celebrity sponsors
Just a game and a flow that was bonkers
Nigga, front if ya wanna
Dead niggas like the bitches from 'Monster'

Now you been told so don't say I ain't warned ya
And don't let it alarm ya when ya leaking then the reapers upon ya
Speak on me and I'm creepin' upon ya, say that I ain't tha King
But you just sour, you ain't think of it aren't ya

All the hating, is no time to respond, I miss tryin' to conjure up
A way to get experience and launder
Hey, I thought ya record company conned ya
Into signing a deal, shy of a mill 'cause they really ain't want ya

Moving yay, it's safe to say that they own to ya
So it's time to move on to real estate
And get cake selling big estates
(I'm tha King)

I'm King of the South now but it's fifty states
I'ma spread out and I'll eliminate, who in the way?
(I'm tha King)
I'm 24 today, give it to, I'm 28
I'll be ruler of all that I survey and not just in the state
(I'm tha King)

See, I bend just to win but I ain't finna break
Most you niggas fake and I'll say it in nigga's face

I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer
(I'm tha King)
Sucker MC's outta call me sire
Ya songs okay but I'm on fire
(I'm tha King)
24 inches on my rims and tires

I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer
(I'm tha King)
Sucker MC's outta call me sire
Thought you was on top
(I'm tha King)
I pass right by ya
I will not stop and I won't retire

I'm tha King
I'm tha King
I'm tha King




I'm tha King
I'm tha King

Overall Meaning

In the song "I'm a King" by T.I featuring Lil Jon, T.I claims his position as the King of the South, proudly representing his city and his region. T.I boasts about his untouchable status and the respect he has earned. He mentions his connections across the Southern United States, and his determination to extend his reign across all 50 states. He also takes shots at other rappers, particularly those who doubted his abilities early on in his career. The chorus is simple and repetitive, emphasizing the central theme of the song.


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of T.I's rise to fame and his success over the years. He mentions how he put the hoods of Atlanta on the big screen, and subsequently expanded his reach to other Southern states such as Texas and Louisiana. T.I also effectively juxtaposes his humble beginnings with his current status as the King of the South, emphasizing the hard work and dedication that he has put in to get where he is now.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was released as a single in 2006, as part of the soundtrack for the video game "Need for Speed: Carbon". The song was well-received by music critics, due to its catchy beat and T.I's confident delivery. Another interesting fact is that Lil Jon, who is featured in the song, is known for his trademark ad-libs and energetic performance style. He has worked with T.I on numerous occasions, including on the hit song "Stand Up" in 2004.


Line by Line Meaning

And in case you forgot, I'm tha King
Just a reminder, I am the King


Who I'm is, nigga? (I'm tha King)
Do you really need to ask who I am? I am the King


T.I.P., Atlanta's own King of the South, shawty (I'm tha King)
I am T.I.P., the King of the South from Atlanta


Yeah, PSC, nigga, aye, aye
Representing PSC (Pimp Squad Click)


All hail Atlanta's own, owner of Atlanta's throne (I'm tha King)
I am the King of Atlanta, ruling the throne


If ain't want no trouble leave, shit, shoulda left the man alone It's been seen, shown and evident Atlanta's known Tha King been the one representing all of Atlanta's zones
If you didn't want trouble, you should have stayed away. It's obvious that Atlanta knows who I am and I am the one who represents every zone in the city


Back when niggas was representing Atlanta wrong Every shot he got, he put the hoods of Atlanta on The big screen then hit every trap and traveled on Past, present to Texas to Alabama strong (I'm tha King)
When others were misrepresenting Atlanta, I was making sure every hood got recognition. I represented Atlanta on the big screen and traveled to Texas and Alabama to show that I am the King


Down in Miami, up to Louisiana homes From the Carolinas, Virginia to David Banner's home I'm well connected, haters, best to mind ya manners homes I got a nickel-plated 38 but hey, the hammer chrome
I am well connected from Miami to Louisiana and from the Carolinas to David Banner's home in Mississippi. Haters, you better watch what you say. I also carry a nickel-plated 38 with a shiny chrome hammer


And it shine like ya should set the phantom on In it see me riding, getting blown like the saxophone Hey shawty, spit the shit, it takes to cut a candle on If I ain't on ya tube, dude, you must got ya channel wrong
My gun shines like you should polish a luxury car. You can see me riding in style, like a musician blowing on a saxophone. Hey, let's hear some real fire bars. If you can't find me on your TV, you must have the wrong channel


I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer Sucker MC's outta call me sire Ya songs okay but I'm on fire (I'm tha King) 24 inches on my rims and tires
I am the King of the South and there is no one who can compete with me. Lesser rappers should call me 'sire.' Your music is okay, but mine is hot. My rims and tires are 24 inches


Thought you was on top (I'm tha King) I pass right by ya I will not stop and I won't retire
You may have thought you were on top, but I am passing right by you. I won't stop and I won't retire because I am the King


I came, I saw, I conquered with no big names (I'm tha King) No fame, no celebrity sponsors Just a game and a flow that was bonkers Nigga, front if ya wanna Dead niggas like the bitches from 'Monster'
I came, I saw, and I conquered without the help of big names or celebrity sponsors. All I had was my game and my flow that was crazy good. If you want to test me, go ahead, but you'll end up dead like the women from 'Monster'


Now you been told so don't say I ain't warned ya And don't let it alarm ya when ya leaking then the reapers upon ya Speak on me and I'm creepin' upon ya, say that I ain't tha King But you just sour, you ain't think of it aren't ya
I already warned you, so don't act surprised when you start leaking and the reaper comes for you. If you speak ill of me, I will come for you. But you already knew I was the King, you're just bitter you didn't come up with it first


All the hating, is no time to respond, I miss tryin' to conjure up A way to get experience and launder Hey, I thought ya record company conned ya Into signing a deal, shy of a mill 'cause they really ain't want ya
I don't have time to respond to all the haters. I'm too busy trying to come up with new ideas and ways to make money. Hey, aren't you the one who got ripped off by your record company, only getting a deal for less than a million because they didn't really want you?


Moving yay, it's safe to say that they own to ya So it's time to move on to real estate And get cake selling big estates (I'm tha King)
If you're still selling drugs, it's safe to say they're onto you. It's time to move on to real estate and start making money selling big estates. Because I am the King


I'm King of the South now but it's fifty states I'ma spread out and I'll eliminate, who in the way? (I'm tha King) I'm 24 today, give it to, I'm 28 I'll be ruler of all that I survey and not just in the state (I'm tha King)
I may be King of the South now, but soon I'll be spreading out to all 50 states and eliminating anyone who gets in my way. I'm 24 today, but give me some time to get to 28. I will rule everything I see, not just in one state. Because I am the King


See, I bend just to win but I ain't finna break Most you niggas fake and I'll say it in nigga's face
I'm willing to bend a bit to win, but I won't break. Most of you rappers are fake and I'll say it right to your face


I'm tha King of the South, there is none flyer Sucker MC's outta call me sire Ya songs okay but I'm on fire (I'm tha King) 24 inches on my rims and tires
I am the King of the South and there is no one who can compete with me. Lesser rappers should call me 'sire.' Your music is okay, but mine is hot. My rims and tires are 24 inches


Thought you was on top (I'm tha King) I pass right by ya I will not stop and I won't retire
You may have thought you were on top, but I am passing right by you. I won't stop and I won't retire because I am the King


I'm tha King I'm tha King I'm tha King I'm tha King I'm tha King
I just want to emphasize that I am the King




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CLIFFORD N HARRIS, NATHANIEL N JOSEY, CRAIG N LOVE, STEPHIN N MERRITT, JAMES N PHILLIPS, DARRYLL N RICHARDSON, JONATHAN H

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If T.I did the Verzuz

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12. U donโ€™t know me
13. Never scared w Bone crusher
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15. Live your life
16. No Mediocre
17. Dead and gone
18. No matter what
19. What you know about that
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@Shawn_Perry

T.i.s first verse is legendary

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His Last verse went harder IMO. Talking about Ceaser, emperors and shit that tied with being a King.

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