“I just spit it how I live it homie I don’t be lyin
Would it make you feel better if I put my pockets on a diet?
If I made less money, started to dress bummy
Would the haters and the critics have more respect for me? Read the rest of this entry »

As far as controversy is concerned, rappers only take a backseat to politicians. Whether manufactured, being at the wrong place at the wrong time, injustice or sheer ignorance, the two have appeared tailor-made for one another. Usually, this controversy presents itself in the form of legal trouble. Pac seemingly lived it, DMX can’t seem to escape it and a laundry list of others are still experiencing it.

T.I., however, seems to have an uncanny knack to predict it. Read the rest of this entry »

Typically, the main St. Lunatic doesn’t get too much burn here at TSS. Not because he’s not talented or because we’re too cool for the one-time mega-star, but because our crowd simply won’t read. All that said, nothing has changed and yet, here you are reading a post about Nelly. But for good reason. Quite simply put, Ashanti’s ex-boyfriend is a grade-A thief. Read the rest of this entry »

As much as artists (and fans) may not want to admit, comparisons are one of the most prevalent pillars in Hip-Hop. When looking at music from a roundabout point of view, it only makes sense in a genre which prides itself on a “I’m-better-than-you” mantra. The other day I found myself listening to nothing but Southern rap music. It’s not that I intended for this to happen; it just did. ‘Face, Goodie Mobb, UGK, Outkast, Devin The Dude, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, The Hot Boys, Luda, Jeezy…you name it, damn near everybody below the Mason-Dixon line was in rotation. That’s when I came to the conclusion (well, question) which is sure to ruffle a few feathers and likely lose me a few followers on Twitter.

Could T.I. really be the greatest Southern artist…ever? Read the rest of this entry »

Watching the vid & putting T.I.’s life & career in perspective, this song seems better in a way that only a video can do.

“…Hella Rich, never have to sell a brick again
Must I tell a b*tch again
The b*llshit I’m addressing, check I’m on some next level shit
Never been f*cked in the game, I’m celibate Read the rest of this entry »

Renee Jones For A Wet Wet Wednesday

Who Has The Most Photos Of Them All? Hint: It Is Not Facebook [Tech Crunch]

In Defense Of The Album [Hypebot]

Obama Sucks at Golf, and That’s a Good Thing [TSB]

Some Suggestions for The AP, Care of the Music Business [The Daily Swarm]

“30 Rock” To Feature Tracy Morgan WGN Clip [Warming Glow]

Extreme Easter Egg-Hunting: 10,000 Egg Helicopter Drop Turns Tradition Into Sport [Trend Hunter]

7 Awesome Music Resources for Audiophiles [Top Cultured]

T.I. To Re-Release Paper Trail With Five New Songs [MTV]

Bobby Ray (B.o.B.) & T.I. Performing “On Top Of Da World” @ Atlanta’s The Loft

Even with Cliff’s sentencing now a vivid reality, Tha King can go on lockdown knowing that Bobby Ray’s energy alone will be enough to keep the train full steam ahead. But before the goodbyes are said, T.I. crashed the party to perform “On Top Of The World” as the crowd went wild. Hit the break for a video of the Jedi and the student kicking a freestyle. Read the rest of this entry »

The Clifford & Justin show makes an appearance once again. Paper Trail in stores now.

Respect Our Fresh!

New/Old T.I. which originally appeared on Tapemasters Inc’s I Am T.I. Vs. Tip. Read the rest of this entry »

This video was removed by the powers that be. So instead, we’ve put up this lovely picture of T.I. & Rihanna. Read the rest of this entry »

B.o.B. talks about how the original version of “On Top Of The World” (originally featuring Kanye?) came together as well as a few other tracks on Paper Trail and his upcoming work on Big Boi’s album. Read the rest of this entry »

Shawty don’t be flexin’ like I’m wrong when I’m dead right
I’m a keep it pimpin, I’m was wonderin’ what the head like Read the rest of this entry »

Two iTunes bonus tracks for Paper Trail. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes it takes almost losing everything for one to come to their senses and appreciate what they have. With the events that took place last year in his hometown, the days were looking numbered for T.I. in all facets of his life as he faced the possibility of major jail time after coming off an album that achieved commercial success despite the lack of critical acclaim. Faced with the decision to shape up and get things in order or let his own doings be his downfall, the self-proclaimed “King of the South” chose the former as he put his thoughts to paper. Filled with equal parts of honesty and bravado, T.I. and T.I.P. give way to Clifford Harris as he leaves a Paper Trail for listeners to follow as he seeks to reclaim his throne. Read the rest of this entry »