N’Style Atlanta Correspondent Shayla Raye caught up with the self proclaimed ‘King Of The South” T.I., whom will be presenting at the 15th ANNUAL BET HIP HOP AWARDS premiering tonight October 27, 2020 on BET Networks at 9PM EST.
Check out Shayla’s interview here!
About T.I.
- Atlanta rapper T.I. is no stranger to the BET Hip Hop Awards. For the past decade, he has used the platform to promote political awareness, voting, and has shown support for his community.
- T.I. has been crowned the “King of the South” and the “Father of Trap Music.”
- His 11th solo studio album The L.I.B.R.A (The Legend Is Back Running Atlanta)out NOW.
- The 20-track album includes star-studded features from 21 Savage, 42 Dugg,Benny the Butcher, Domani, Eric Bellinger, Jadakiss, Jeremih, John Legend, Killer Mike, Lil Baby, Mozzy, Rahky, Rapsody, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Tokyo Jetz, and Young Thug
- T.I. partners with AllHipHop on several other giveaways to HBCU students, single parents and the formerly incarcerated (more details to come)
- His expedITiously Podcast was nominated for 2020 ‘iHeartRadio’ Podcast Award. Guests include: Tyler Perry, LL Cool J, Daymond John, Cardi B, Big Sean, Taraji P. Henson, 2 Chainz and more
- Created Trap Music Museum (one of Atlanta’s biggest attractions)
- Partnering with Clark Atlanta University to bring an understanding of the origin,culture and business of trap music to the college
- He is part of the BET #ReclaimYourVote Campaign, co-owner of BankheadSeafood, owner of real estate holdings company and famed clothing line ‘Akoo’.
Tonights show highlights include rapper, actor, producer, philanthropist and founder of the iconic hip hop label No Limit Records, Master P, as the recipient of the 2020 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. Additionally, comedians, actors, hosts of the “85 South Show” podcast and stars of “Wild N’ Out” – comedy supergroup 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean) have been tapped to co-host and performers set to take the stage include 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jhené Aiko, Lil Baby, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe and Ty Dolla $ign.
Nominees include DaBaby leading the pack with 12 nominations followed by Roddy Ricch with 11. Megan Thee Stallion and Drake are tied for third highest nominations with 8 each. Other top nominees include Future with 6 nods, Lil Baby with 4 followed by Beyoncé, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and Mustard with 3 nominations each.
Following the 2020 BET Awards, which displayed solitary for black lives, and BET’s recent #ReclaimYourVote efforts, the 2020 Hip Hop Awards will follow the theme “Hip Hop has something to say” – continuing the network’s tradition of highlighting the black experience and culture.
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