Who better to be the reigning ruler of the South?

If you look back, there were traces of claims to the thrown as early as I’m Serious (Peep “Grand Royale”). But checking the history, T.I.’s first legitimate claims to the throne came on one now monumental tape…

Gangsta Grillz: Down With The King

I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but I know, for the South coast region, this pushed T.I. (and subsequently DJ Drama) to the forefront in terms of who to check for. It was a complete package in that it offered so much entertainment from one artist in one wop.

1.) One audio moment sealed it for myself. The mesmerizing sound of Scarface’s voice reverberating and saying “You can have that shitttt…”. That was it. Finito. Right there, the man the whole region deferred to laid down the crown and left it available for whomever wanted it. So who would step up? Read the rest of this entry »