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T.I. vs T.I.P.

(2007, Hip-hop, by T.I., Label: Atlantic / WEA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    X-rated boasting about wealth, guns, and sexuality.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There's a social conscience buried under the arrogant bravado.
  • Violence:

    Many graphic references to guns and violence ("...this pistol hit you in the face/your teeth you have to replace").
  • Sex:

    Crudely clever, explicit sexuality ("A non-stop treat until your G-spot leak") that is nearly always sexist.
  • Language:

    Constant barrage of every four-letter word there is. Also, the "N" word.
  • Consumerism:

    A few brand names (liquor, cars) are mentioned. CD insert advertises several other products.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    References to crack, booze, and weed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About T.I. vs T.I.P.

Parents need to know that these lyrics are filled with strong language, including most (if not all) of the English language's four-letter words. The "N" word is also used frequently, and there are references to guns, violence, and exploitive sexuality. "I guarantee I put this D-I-C-K in somebody's daughter...still have my way with the ladies across the water" is one of T.I.'s more poetic expressions of romantic love.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how effective it is -- or isn't -- to brag about your exploits. T.I. has some important things to say, but he spends so much time talking about how rich and talented he is that his message sometimes gets lost in the process. How would you handle being rich and famous? Families can also discuss how artists can use sexuality in a positive way. Do rappers need to be x-rated to be heard?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    This CD Kids should not lisson to.

    This CD it's Bad for your kids.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    its iffy

    this might have bad stuff

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    ITS OK I LIKE T.I

    ITS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE MORE FOR KIDS

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    best cd ever!!!!

    it's an awsome cd to listen to it's divided into 3 section 1st theres T.I.P whose a drug dealing gangster check songs as Da Dopeman big things popping and also raw Then theres T.I. whose a smooth talking laid back business man that still knows how to party check out songs as help is coming and show it to me also we do this then theres T.I. vs T.I.P. this is where it gets good 3 songs all are hott!!! T.I. wins and theres some drug deaing gangster stuff on T.I.P. side and on T.I. side theres some weed referees but nothing bad

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