expediTIously with Tip "T.I." Harris

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 still surrounding Lil Durk’s case. He and T.I. also examine pretrial detention, coerced plea deals, cooperating witnesses, privatized prisons, felony restrictions, racial inequality, and the use of rap music to criminalize the communities artists are documenting.

This is a candid conversation about defending hip-hop, challenging a broken justice system, and why Brian Steel believes every person deserves a genuine opportunity to fight for their freedom.

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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 two and a half years in custody. He and T.I. also debate the use of rap lyrics as evidence, pretrial detention, coerced pleas, celebrity targeting, and a justice system that disproportionately affects poor and minority communities.

This is an unfiltered look at the case, the man behind the headlines, and why Brian Steel believes hip-hop is under attack.

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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 also discusses expanding Medicaid, increasing teacher pay, affordable housing, suspending Georgia’s gas tax, and allowing voters to decide the future of marijuana legalization and casino gambling.

T.I. and Bottoms also reflect on their shared West Atlanta roots, her leadership during COVID and the George Floyd protests, her time in the Biden White House, protecting her family and peace, and the difficult experiences she reveals in The Rough Side of the Mountain.

This is a revealing conversation about resilience, representation, and fighting for the communities that raised you.

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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 message presented publicly and what she says was happening behind closed doors. She opens up about why she stayed, the moment she realized the relationship was no longer safe and how strengthening her relationship with God helped her find the courage to leave.

The conversation also explores financial independence, protecting your children, recognizing available resources and why leaving an abusive relationship can be far more complicated than people realize.

Aj’a also discusses the next chapter of her life, including her wellness business, upcoming nonprofit and House of Divine—a platform created to help women recover from adversity and build lives rooted in safety, purpose and independence.

This is the Tiny Takeover: an honest conversation about survival, resilience and reclaiming your power.

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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 and gentlemen” producer tag and reflects on the Atlanta studio culture that helped launch a generation of hitmakers.

The two revisit Jazze Pha’s work with Ciara and Missy Elliott on “1, 2 Step,” including the story of how T.I. originally recorded a verse for “Goodies” before Petey Pablo appeared on the final version. Jazze also opens up about signing Jeezy, creating more than 50 records during Cash Money’s legendary run and working alongside Lil Wayne, Birdman and Mannie Fresh.

From Noontime and Patchwerk Studios to Pimp C, E-40 and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, this is a conversation about relationships, missed opportunities and the people who built the sound of the South.

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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 forced him to confront the truth, why he feared he would never perform comedy sober and how reaching five years clean changed his relationship with himself and his family.

Young Dro reflects on his own five-year sobriety journey, the mental and emotional toll of addiction and why money and success could not protect him from his lowest moments. Together, they discuss triggers, relapse, shame, support systems and how to recognize when substance use has taken control.

This is an unfiltered conversation about telling yourself the truth, asking for help and choosing a future greater than what is in front of you today.

For recovery resources and support, visit StillTakesAVillage.org.

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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 authorities, rumors that he planned to alter his face and fingerprints, and the choices that ultimately led to nine life sentences.

Craig also reflects on the damage caused by his former lifestyle, the moment poverty pushed him toward the streets, and the personal transformation he says he has undergone during nearly two decades in federal prison. His daughter Brittany and longtime friend Ace join the conversation to discuss the man behind the headlines, his relationship with his family, and their fight to give him a second chance.

This is a raw conversation about ambition, consequences, redemption, family and the story behind one of the most notorious criminal cases in Memphis history.

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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 the bus is introducing a new generation to the artists, history, and cultural movements born on its stage.

She also shares her approach to recognizing overlooked opportunities, investing for impact, building alongside the right people, and creating success that benefits more than just yourself.

This is a powerful conversation about cultural preservation, shared growth, infinite possibilities, and using your voice to move the world forward.

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 “starving artist” mentality, and how she turned creativity, education, real estate, and investing into a mission-driven life.

She also opens up about Princeton, winning Amateur Night at the Apollo, her $20 million gift to the university, investing in communities without extracting from them, and bringing the Apollo’s legacy on the road through Culture in Motion.

This is a conversation about impact over ego, building wealth in every form, and creating opportunities that outlast you.

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 why the sequel represents a major step forward.

They also talk stand-up comedy, building an audience independently, staying true to your vision and creating opportunities when the doors don't open for you.

Part 3 brings more laughs, more stories and a deeper look at the people behind Da 'Partments 2.