The "King of the South" T.I. recently gave his co-sign of buzzing teenage rap star Chief Keef and talked about what the newly signed Interscope Records artist brings to the table.
In Tip's eyes, Keef is helping create a lane for young artists and representing his generation.
Backstage, Tip gave the youngster the ultimate co-sign. "Chief Keef, I feel like he represents a part of America," T.I. told MTV News. "He represents a part of the youth in America that ain't really got a voice right now. We looking at 'em, and we're seeing the results of their actions, but we ain't really listening to 'em, and I think you gotta have a representative of each generation in order to understand what they dealing with." (MTV)
He also revealed putting out an offer to officially add Keef to his Grand Hustle family.
T.I. said there was an opportunity for Keef to join his Grand Hustle family, but he respects the young rapper's decision. Tip is just happy that the go-getter was able to make a way for himself. "The opportunity existed, but I never put my own personal wishes before the best interest of the next person," T.I. said. "I'm just happy that he's able to do whatever's best for him and his family and to move forward as a person and to progress in life. As long as he's doing that, I'm happy." (MTV)
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