T.I. Says Kanye is Serious About Running For President; Explains Creating \u201cTrap Music\u201d<\/h2>\n

T.I. has been involved in the new era of music that Kanye is delivering. The Southern legend played the part of \u201cpeople\u201d in the \u2018Ye vs. The People\u2018 song that Kanye released last week. Tip stopped by Hot 97 earlier today to speak with Ebro about meeting Kanye and creating the song, his conversations with \u2018Ye, creating \u201ctrap music,\u201d status of relationship with Tiny and much more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe as a black delegation on this earth can\u2019t afford to lose \u2018Ye to the other side. That\u2019s a catastrophic loss we\u2019re talking about. What are we going to get for that Elton John? I\u2019ve invested too much time Mr. West.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On Kanye West not being able to articulate his real thoughts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what we are faced with guys. Just to be quite honest with you guys, he\u2019s a phenomenal talent in our generation. He deserves to be heard and considered no matter how preposterous it may be. I disagree with it. First off, all we have to realize its Kanye West we are talking about. There ain\u2019t but 1% of the population of the earth that really speaks the language of Kanye West. And the problem is the stuff that come inside of his head when it actually comes out his mouth and makes its way to the air, it\u2019s totally different than it was in his head. You kind of need a translator.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On Kanye\u2019s plans of running or President:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe is certainly serious about running for president. I\u2019m talking about, this is a real thing.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On who created \u201ctrap music\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat terms. The words trap and music were never put together in a phrase before I did it in 2003. So with that bit of information you go on say what you want to say. I\u2019m going to look stupid trying to prove a fact as simple as that. It\u2019s right there man. Before August 19, 2003, the word trap Muzik didn\u2019t exist. The word trap and music as a phrase was never done before. Whatever happened after that is under that. Whether you like it or not. Period.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Watch the full interview below.<\/p>\n