News: T.I. Responds To Jim Jones' Swag Swipe
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:13:45 Z
After reports broke out about Jim Jones questioning T.I.'s "swag," the self-proclaimed "King of the South" spoke with radio personality Clinton Sparks to address the swipe.
As previously reported by SOHH's Pulse Report, the Byrd Gang leader reportedly became upset over Tip's record, "Swagga Like Us," which features rap rival Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil' Wayne, prompting him to begin recording a "Swagger Jack From Us" song set to feature Juelz Santana and Weezy.
In a recent interview, Sparks initially informed Tip of the numerous artists who wanted to make the final cut for "Swagga" including Young Jeezy and Jim Jones.
"I'm sorry, but you know what, man," Tip said. "If we put everybody on the record that wanted to be on the record, man, it would be a "Swagger Like Us" album."
When Sparks furthered the discussion by claiming Jones reportedly said the rapper's swag is "fabricated," the Grand Hustle rapper calmly addressed the suggestions.
"Well you know what, that's very funny that either one of you should mention that because my clothing line Akoo will be in stores in November and I believe there will be quite a few people going out to get it," Tip responded. "So hopefully I can step my swag up a little bit. Maybe I can meet his standards. I ain't trippin' over that, man."
Calling the disgruntled remarks by Jones as merely "entertainment," Tip promised he had no reason to find himself in a negative situation.
In related news, the Atlanta rapper continues to make history by putting Bankhead on the map with his latest release Paper Trail preparing to strike No. 1 in its opening week tomorrow.
As previously reported by SOHH, early estimates show Tip selling over 357,000 copies after only four days in stores. Out-doing competition like Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, whom also debut this week, Tip's latest effort will mark his third consecutive No. 1 opener.
Paper Trail features appearances by a star-studded line-up including Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and more in addition to DJ Toomp, Swizz Beatz and Kanye West behind the boards.
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Jim Jones is down with lil flip.. maybe thats whats going on.. i dunno...
T.I. is a good rapper, but as for as swag Sorry Jimmy he didnt get it from you boo,T.I. clearly Jacked Lupe Fiasco...his stage presence,the way he moves, dresses and sometimes Style of Flow
:sigh:@ above comment...
Lupe?! LMAO...probably not.
I LOVE TI & his "swag"
Who the hell is Jim Jones again?
JIM JONES IS IRRELAVENT!!!
Its sad though, Jim already switch out on Cam'Ron who helped him come up. I don't know about his swag, but do you really need to cry because someone didn't have you on their track? Just make your own without dissing them, because then you just look silly when they are noticed a lot more than you, and didn't have to ride anyone elses coat tail to reach that point.
Its hype, but who will it more so benefit? T.I. is looking like the grown man that won't fight the teenager that wants to prove a point. As far as Jimmy's swag goes, I see Cali & Houston in the mix on that one, so is it really his own? I'd say "who cares".
You see that guy trying to spark up some drama trying to say that TI didn't answer his question. He did, just not the way he wanted him to respond to it. That would bring them more press, and people need to know this, the press are willing to get you to say things that would put your life on the line, creating a senseless fued if that means they will gain viewers. Money at the cost of someone elses life, not their own. If only someone created a show to put these bastards on the spot. The people would know exactly what they are about.