T.I. Reveals: The Rapper Who Took the LONGEST to Write His Verse
T.I. has been in the rap game for over two decades, and he has worked with some of the most influential names in the industry. But who was the rapper who took the longest to write his verse for a collaboration with T.I.? The answer might surprise you.
In a recent interview, T.I. spilled some rap industry secrets. He shared stories from the studio with legends like Andre 3000, Nipsey Hussle, and Eminem. He shared that Andre 3000, Eminem, and Nipsey Hussle took the longest on their verses.
T.I. says Eminem, Nipsey Hussle, and André 3000 take the longest to write rap verses.
Also, T.I. says Young Dro and Bun B are the only rappers who inspired him to rewrite his verse after listening to theirs.
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T.I. said that he was already expecting Andre 3000 to take his time, as he is known for being a perfectionist and a visionary. He said that he gave Andre his verses for their song “Sorry” from his 2012 album “Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head” and waited patiently for Andre to finish his. He said that Andre’s verse was worth the wait, as it was one of the best verses he ever heard.
T.I. also praised Nipsey Hussle for being meticulous and dedicated to his craft. He said that they worked on a song called “Racks in the Middle” for Nipsey’s 2019 album “Victory Lap”, which was released shortly before Nipsey’s tragic death. He said that Nipsey was so focused on his verse that they fell asleep in the studio, and decided to finish the song later. He said that Nipsey’s verse was a testament to his legacy and his impact on the hip-hop community.
But the rapper who took the longest to write his verse for a T.I. collaboration was none other than Eminem. T.I. mentioned collaborating with Eminem on two tracks. They are “Touchdown” from his 2007 album “T.I. vs T.I.P.” and “That’s All She Wrote” from his 2010 album “No Mercy“. He said that Eminem was very meticulous and precise with his words, and took a lot of time to perfect his verses. He mentioned Eminem’s habit of rewriting verses, even after recording.
T.I. said that he admired Eminem’s approach, and learned a lot from him. He said that Eminem was one of the best rappers of all time, and that he was honored to work with him. “He mentioned their songs display varied styles and perspectives, with great studio chemistry.”
T.I.’s chat on The Big Podcast revealed how top artists work together in hip-hop. We saw his studio journey, from excitement to success, facing music-making highs and lows with industry elites.
