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Rapper T.I. recently found himself in hot water after making controversial comments about Verzuz, a popular music battle platform. During an appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast, T.I. referred to Verzuz as "poor people activity," sparking backlash and a puzzled response from co-creator Timbaland.
T.I.'s comments on Verzuz here
For years, T.I. has shown interest in participating in Verzuz, even suggesting potential opponents like 50 Cent. However, his recent remarks indicated a change of heart. "I don’t want to indulge in that side of life no more," T.I. stated, explaining that he sees little value in engaging in public disputes at this stage of his career. His comments quickly spread across social media, leading to criticism from fans and a succinct "Huh?" from Timbaland.
T.I. later clarified his remarks, attributing them to alcohol and his personal experiences with Verzuz discussions. According to HotNewHipHop, T.I. emphasized that his issue was not with Verzuz itself but with the arguments and social media drama that often accompany potential matchups. He expressed a desire to focus his energy elsewhere rather than revisit these debates.
T.I. clarifies comments here
Despite the controversy, T.I.'s explanation suggests that his comments were more about the discourse surrounding Verzuz than the platform itself.