Spodee recently spoke with DJ Smallz to address why he left T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records imprint after six years of being with the label.
During the conversation, the Atlanta, Georgia rapper revealed that he “outgrew the situation,” and although he insists that there is no animosity with T.I., he feels that if he were given the proper management, he could be as big as his former label boss.
“Me and Tip, we still cool,” Spodee says. “I talk to him a few times. I saw him a few times but it was just time to go, man. I outgrew the situation, man… A man told me something one time he said, ‘You guys are brushes in my masterpiece.’ And I thought to myself, ‘Me? Big old me? All the knowledge and energy that I have [and] I’m a stroke in your masterpiece?’ Well that’s cool, I have no problem being a pawn when it’s necessary or when I should be a pawn. To be a chief, you have to be a good Indian. But I saw no way to be a chief over there. And I’m definitely too grown, too big and too talented to be an Indian right now, or to be pawn right now. With that in my mind, I just decided to create my own masterpiece.
“Everybody know I was a loyal guy with Grand Hustle and Tip,” Spodee continues. “And, you know, it’s no bad blood. I’m not mad at Tip or anything like that but I have the potential to be bigger than Tip or if not, just as big. So it was time, man. I outgrew that. [I was with Grand Hustle] for too long. Six years.”
In response, T.I. took to Instagram to share a photo of DG Yola and Yung L.A., two former Grand Hustle artists to whom he references in the photo’s caption.
“As we all go about our business&pleasure on this fine day today,allow me to remind u of two former young hopeful Grand Hustlers who thought goin against da GLORY&GOOD GRACES of da fam might be more beneficial to their campaign….,” T.I. wrote. “Now while u may not know,care or remember anything of their antics,I MUST remind you…. It’s room for 1more pic up there. @superspodee#FuckUMean #KeepMYnameOutyoMouf#OuttaRespectOfYaCuzzo I’ll just leave it at that. #HustleGangOverErrrthang#BankRollMafia#NOLOVEFORDAOTHERSIDE”
In response to the aforementioned post, Spodee uploaded a video to the social networking site questioning T.I.’s comments.
“Hey, man, nigga can’t be mad ‘cause I told the muthafucking truth, man,” Spodee says during the short clip. “Nigga can’t be mad ‘cause I said I got the potential to be better than him, man. What kind of nigga don’t wanna see a nigga up? What kind of nigga don’t wanna see a nigga do good? And if you had any sense, when your artist do good, that mean you do good.”
T.I. and Spodee’s Instagram posts can be viewed below:
http://instagram.com/p/6VafMagbhm/?taken-by=troubleman31
http://instagram.com/p/6VouAckbpF/?taken-by=superspodee
Spodee’s interview with DJ Smallz can be viewed below:
T.I is right Fuck that nigga
Spodee is right. As a mentor, as a teacher, you should want your student to do better than you. What kind of guy gets mad because his artist wanted to spread his wings and fly higher than before? A true teacher will give you all the tools to succeed so that you can do better than them and then one day pass on that knowledge to someone else and they do better than you.
T.I. is acting really childish right now. He’s throwing out the history he and Spodee have and turning his back on a friend over nothing. Spodee said it was an amicable split and he just wanted more. Why is T.I. acting so salty?
How can you be bigger than ti and know body ride wit you like that
What the fuck has tip been able to release on Grand Hustle. Iggy was big already. Hes developed no one. Dro had a good album but no more.
B.o.B
Do sound like ti tryn to put him in a box and keep him there that’s like sayn Niga u ain’t shit with out me grand hustle
Its probly because T.I. was about to make some money off of him but he left before he could.. Idk ..just my thoughts
The grass might not be greener according to TI, but TI is wack for that response. If dude want to step out on his own, so be it. That’s his right. Where would 2 Chainz be if he didn’t. You have to do what’s best for you. I don’t know dudes music like that, but I hope he continues to put in the work because today, it seems harder to break out since everybody wants to rap and everybody story damn near is the same story. It’s about building your own fanbase in today’s climate. Even if you fans, people limited on funds to be supporting artist they listen too. It’s too many out.
how is t.i. wack for that ? a nigga throw sumblimes at you and it’s ok ? hell nah bruh. if it wasn’t for tip we wouldn’t even be discussing this nigga.
Subliimes? Hmmm…ill be back next in a week gotta figure out what you mean…
Dude said he known. What underground. I’ve never heard of dude. But u know do u tip will b ok with or without him. Ijs
Snitch ass nigga yous a bitch ass nigga run up on gucci and you get clipped fast nigga. Gucci 2 times fuck ya clicks and fuck ya 9s. If you got drama you can meet me outside.
ha! nigga put up a pic of young la. these niggas is delusional. i know you supposed to have confidence but if you was gonna be bigger than tip, it woulda happened already. i aint even know he been signed 6 years?
tip just salty cause his time is over. nobody cares about another T.I. album man, lets be honest. his newest single project steps (y’all be like “what? a new single?”) has reached 900k views in 2 months. we heard it all, his best work is faaaar behind, and now he’s going after spodee who’s just trying to do his own thing? literally noone at hustle gang got heat right now except for travi$ scott who did it all on his own and will probably leave as well if he’s smart. B.o.B. released a new album btw. it might sell 20k first week #bankrollmafia #hustlegangovererrthang
in the real world people getting fired and do not rehire on their records because they give 2 weeks notice to a job because they found a better gig. you living in some dream world son
T.I is so lame for this with his bony booty ass. This fool can’t even take the dick crying and shit talking about take it out it hurts. I had to pull out and jack off on his ass because he act like he about that life but can’t take it when it’s time to. He’s a lame and a fake
I hope you get AIDS eazy e looking mufucka
T.I.’s a bitch. A real leader wants to see his disciples and friends succeed. Do you think Drake gets angry when 40, Boi-1da and T-Minus produce for other artists? No. Do you think that Drake is angry at P-Reign and PARTYNEXTDOOR when the collab with other artists? No. Yeah, he was disappointed when the The Weeknd turned down the YMCMB/OVO contract 3 years ago, but he was disappointed because The Weeknd didn’t officially sign to his team. They worked it out like grown ass men and still collab together despite being on different rosters. That move worked out well for the Weeknd and Drake understands that. The Weeknd has a big enough following on his own. Drake didn’t stifle his creativity and helped the Weeknd build his brand early on.
Soooo is this about T.I. or Drake? Jeez…
Idk if y’all trollin or wat but ppl like u make Drake look bad.y’all really might just be worse then eminem stans
Dude your like the biggest Drake dick riding homo I ever seen on here
I bet if Trae stepped out on hustle gang he wouldnt b talkin that shit. He dont want those problems
t.i.p. of a dick head
Spodee cold. I expect him to do bigger. And as far as rapping, he definitely will see T.I. easily.