T.I. On His Eventual Legacy and the Transference of Energy Between Him and the Crowd

During the infant years of hip-hop, the rapper, formerly know as the M.C., was second to the DJ, with the sole purpose of keeping the crowd entertained. Whether it was by calling out popular dances, requesting crowd participation, or hyping his/her counterpart behind the wheels, the rapper's job has always been key in maintaining a high level of energy. Fast-forward 40 years, and the self-proclaimed King of the South, rapper T.I., is very much aware of his craft's roots and what is expected of h...