expediTIously with Tip "T.I." Harris

Twenty-five years to the day after the release of I’m Serious, T.I. reunites with three of the visionaries who helped bring his debut album to life: legendary producer DJ Toomp, executive and A&R Kawan “KP” Prather, and visual artist D.L. Warfield. Recorded live, this special episode of ExpediTIously goes behind the music, imagery, strategy, and Atlanta culture that shaped the album. The group...

T.I. sits down with acclaimed criminal defense attorney Brian Steel for a wide-ranging conversation about his legal work involving Young Thug, Lil Durk, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and some of hip-hop’s most closely watched cases. Steel shares his perspective on the evidence and testimony used in these high-profile trials, explains why he puts so much faith in juries, and discusses the legal questions sti...

T.I. sits down with acclaimed criminal defense attorney Brian Steel for a revealing conversation about representing Young Thug, the historic YSL RICO trial, and the criminal justice system’s treatment of hip-hop artists. Steel explains how he became Young Thug’s attorney, why he believed the case was defensible, and what ultimately led Young Thug to accept a plea deal after spending approximately...

T.I. sits down with former Atlanta mayor and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a candid conversation about politics, purpose, family, and the future of Georgia. Bottoms explains why her faith pushed her back into public service, how she handles a political opponent spending more than $100 million against her, and why she views the governor’s race as a David-versus-Goliath fight. She...

Tiny Harris takes over ExpediTIously! Joined by co-host and comedian Erica Duchess, Tiny sits down with entrepreneur, wellness advocate and mother Aj’a Yada for a candid conversation about relationships, domestic violence, faith and rebuilding your life. Aj’a shares her account of meeting her former partner, entering a polygamous relationship and discovering a painful difference between the messag...

T.I. sits down with legendary producer, songwriter and artist Jazze Pha for a journey through more than 25 years of friendship and Southern hip-hop history. Jazze Pha traces his musical roots back to his father, Bar-Kays founding member James Alexander, and shares how growing up around Stax Records helped shape the producer he would become. He also reveals the inspiration behind his iconic “Ladies...

In recognition of National Sober Day, T.I. sits down with comedian Fattman Deezy and Atlanta rap legend Young Dro for a raw, honest and surprisingly funny conversation about addiction, recovery and rebuilding your life. Deezy opens up about using drugs for more than 20 years, hiding his addiction from the people closest to him and entering sobriety at 38 years old. He shares the moments that force...

In his first public interview from federal prison, Craig Petties joins @T.I. on ExpediTIously to tell his story in his own words. Once one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives, Petties rose from South Memphis to become the central figure in a massive multistate drug operation with connections to Mexican cartels. He opens up about spending six years on the run, the people who helped him evade aut...

In Part Two of this ExpediTIously conversation, T.I. joins entrepreneur, philanthropist, artist, and Padres owner Kwanza Jones aboard the “Boost Bus”—a mobile experience bringing the Apollo Theater’s history, culture, and legacy to communities across America. Kwanza explains how the Apollo’s temporary renovation inspired Culture in Motion, why preserving the legendary institution matters, and how...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, artist, and San Diego Padres ownership-group member Kwanza Jones for a powerful conversation about wealth, purpose, and building beyond the limits people place on you. Kwanza shares how a childhood paper route in Washington, DC taught her her first business lessons, why she refused to embrace the “starvin...

On Part 3 of ExpediTIously with the cast of Da 'Partments 2, T.I. sits down with Erica Duchess, Henry Welch and Tyler Chronicles for another candid conversation about comedy, creativity and betting on yourself. The cast opens up about the challenges of getting their projects off the ground, working outside the traditional Hollywood system, the behind-the-scenes stories from Da 'Partments 2, and wh...

T.I. continues the conversation with the cast of Da Partments 2 in this special Part 2 episode of Expeditiously. Joining T.I. are King Harris, K-Dub, Kelly Kell, and more as they go deeper into the making of the film, their experiences on set, and the journey of bringing the Da Partments universe to life. The cast shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, how Da Partments 2 evolved from the orig...

T.I. welcomes Erica Duchess, Henry Welch, and Tyler Chronicles from Da Partments 2 for an inside look at how one of Atlanta's biggest independent comedy franchises came together. The cast shares how rejection from Hollywood led them to build their own platform, the funniest moments from filming, T.I.'s directing style, unforgettable on-set stories, and why Da Partments 2 took everything fans loved...

On Part 2 of this ExpediTIously conversation, T.I. continues his discussion with Dr. Yahki Rapha Elohim about holistic wellness, sexual health, meditation, technology, and the future of natural healing. Dr. Yahki shares his views on herbs and pharmaceutical medicine, explains why he believes morning sunlight and morning sex can support sexual wellness, and demonstrates unconventional exercises int...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with Dr. Yahki Rapha Elohim for a bold and thought-provoking conversation about holistic health, natural healing, trauma, food, and the body’s ability to restore itself. Dr. Yahki opens up about the health scare he experienced at 21 that changed the course of his life, and shares his perspective on disease, gut health, processed foods, seed oils, ar...

This week on ExpediTIously, T.I. welcomes T-Pain back for Part 2 of their conversation, diving deep into songwriting, production, AI, gaming, creativity, and the future of music. T-Pain shares the stories behind some of his biggest records, working with Kanye West on 808s & Heartbreak, collaborating with Akon, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne, and why embracing mistakes is often the key...

This week on ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with music innovator T-Pain for an honest conversation about creativity, criticism, success, and survival in the entertainment industry. T-Pain reflects on becoming the face of Auto-Tune, the backlash that followed, his reaction to Jay-Z's Death of Auto-Tune, and how changing music forever came with a personal cost. He also opens up about burnout, alcohol...

This week on ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with Atlanta icon Yung Joc for a candid conversation about fame, reinvention, fatherhood, reality TV, radio, business, and surviving public perception. Joc opens up about the viral "Broke Like Joc" memes, how he transitioned from rap star to nationally syndicated radio host, and why he refuses to let the internet define his success. The two also discuss p...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with Atlanta legend Yung Joc for a candid conversation about his rise from New Joc City to reality television, radio, film production, and beyond. Joc opens up about growing up on Atlanta's Westside and Southside, the truth behind his viral hairstyles, navigating Love & Hip Hop, handling public criticism, building a successful radio career, and...

On this hilarious episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with the HaHa Mafia — Tyler Chronicles, Fatman Deezy, Kelly K Dub, and Erica Duchess — for an unfiltered conversation packed with comedy, roasting, storytelling, and real talk. The crew jokes about T.I.'s return to music, debates whether he abandoned comedy, shares wild stories from the road, discusses public backlash, hecklers, comedy...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with legendary producer/songwriter Tricky Stewart for an unforgettable conversation about music, marriage, creativity, and Atlanta culture. Tricky shares wild behind-the-scenes stories about working with Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Usher, and The-Dream — including the hilarious moment Dream allegedly fell asleep during a meeting with legendary executive...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with legendary producer and songwriter Tricky Stewart for an incredible deep dive into the making of modern music history. From creating “Umbrella” for Rihanna, working with Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, to building Atlanta’s music scene alongside Jermaine Dupri and LaFace Records — Tricky shares untold stories, career lessons, studio chaos, and the min...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, T.I. sits down with Deante Kyle for a raw, thought-provoking conversation on culture, accountability, and truth. From breaking down why failure gets celebrated more than success, to challenging the mindset around self-worth, labels, and community standards — this episode goes deep. Deante shares his journey from trucking to podcasting, while both dive into real co...

On Part 2 of ExpediTIously, T.I. and Ryan Clark go deeper into the mindset behind success, survival, and legacy. Ryan opens up about nearly losing his life during his NFL career — and how that moment reshaped everything, from football to faith. From Super Bowl pressure to understanding self-worth beyond money, this conversation is raw, reflective, and powerful. They also break down competition, eg...

On this episode of ExpediTIously, @T.I. sits down with Super Bowl champion and media powerhouse Ryan Clark ( @thepivotpodcast ) for a raw, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond sports. From NFL sacrifices and chasing purpose… to fatherhood, policing, and the reality of raising Black sons in today’s world — this episode is layered with perspective, honesty, and hard truths. They dive into id...