T.I. Claps Back At Godfrey After He Insults Rapper's Comedy Aspirations

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The famed comedian took issue with T.I. performing a comedy set after the headliner and said he doesn't consider the rapper to be a comedian.

It appears that not everyone is enthusiastic about T.I. making waves in the comedy circuit. The Rap icon has dominated the music industry for decades, and recently, T.I. shared that he has added his name to the growing list of aspiring comedians hoping to turn heads in stand-up comedy. We're recently reported on T.I. taking to stages and receiving co-signs from comedy legends, but Godfrey isn't quite convinced about T.I.'s new career path.

In a recent interview, Godfrey spoke about the rapper and said that he doesn't yet consider T.I. to be a comedian. He also mentioned a recent show where he decided to skip T.I.'s set because the self-proclaimed King of the South apparently went on after him, the headliner, and that's a no-no, according to Godfrey.

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T.I. caught wind of the famed comedian's remarks and jumped on Instagram Live to respond. He said that Godfrey could have had a conversation that could "add value" but instead, incited a discussion of "opposition."

"I'm not your opponent," said T.I., adding that if Godfrey had stopped to watch his set, he would have heard T.I. tell the crowd that he's "not a comedian," but "a superstar." He also stated that he's been rapping since he was eight years old and it took him 20 years to acquire fame in that field, so he's not looking to jump into another thinking he is ahead of anyone.

"That's why I'm King of the South today, because I took it that serious," said T.I. "They said I couldn't do it." Check it out below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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