T.I. Is Serious About Comedy Career & Details His Experience Doing Stand-Up

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The Rap icon says he's been "doing stand-up comedy full time (every day 2-3 shows a night sometimes)."

There is a new venture that has captivated T.I.'s attention and he is enjoying his time in a different sort of spotlight. It was just about a week ago when a clip of Tip doing stand-up comedy began to circulate. There wasn't much known about why T.I. was cracking jokes in a comedy club, but he offered more insight into his possiblt new career in a lengthy Instagram post.

To begin, T.I. revealed that he's been hard at work, sometimes even doing multiple comedy shows in one evening, to help him become more acclimated to the craft.

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"In about 2 weeks of doing stand-up comedy full time (every day 2-3 shows a night sometimes) I've learned from,& earned the respect & approval of some of the funniest people I know in this sh*t," he wrote. "I can honestly say I've had nights where I tore they ass up (shown above [finger pointing up emoji])& I had nights I was figuring the sh*t out."

"I'm also truly appreciative and humbled by the warm welcome I've been receiving from real comedic vets in this sh*t. Allowing me the opportunity to learn,grow & accept harsh critical ridicule from the best!!! I've developed a true admiration & respect for the skill set required to stand up in front of people with no hit records or catchy hooks to carry you through the performance... just you and a room full of anxious eyes ready to be entertained.

The rapper added that he knows that this transition from one field of entertainment to another can cause some people to "doubt [his] ability to hone the craft effectively in such a short time," but he's taken that energy as motivation. 

Check out T.I.'s post below and let us know if you would attend one of his comedy shows.



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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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