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I’m just seeing this 2 years later, and I love that he did this! I have a daughter who was in a great elementary school orchestra, that were sweeping the music competitions, leaving high school freshman embarrassed. She hasn't felt as challenged, or sufficient growth even in her honors orchestra. I’m looking for lessons or just something to keep her loving her viola. So I really appreciate TIP doing something like this, and I hope the children stay encouraged. A true artist tries new things, as well as inspires the generations of tomorrow. I respect his artistry and him as an MC. Undoubtedly his music legacy is solid.
In my opinion Tip did this for those kids and he no doubt gave them an experience of a lifetime. He could have easily gotten experienced musicians and a veteran MD but he didn't. I think that's one of the reasons he censored his performance. Imagine 10 years from now one of those kids blows up to become a sought after musician and this was part of their journey but because his performance didn't live up to your standard, that's all you see this as. Salute to Tip for giving these kids a chance.
He was trying to make it PG for the kids. He was censensoring his lyrics. No stumbling. T.I. is too much of a wordsmith. Looks like at the last minute he decided to make it clean.
This was one of the shortest but very entertaining and interactive tiny desk concerts. The audience filled in for Rhianna which was awesome. I would to see Raheem DeVaugn, Omar Lye Fook, A Tribe Called Quest and A tribute to J Dilla
THE MAN DID NOT INVITE HIMSELF TO NPR.. The production and talent agents did. Now with that being said, we ALL know Tip loves the kids. So why be mad because be he censored his music? His band was comprised of kids and he was man enough to respect them. Kuddos to you Tip!
Ummmm alot of rappers came and censored themselves...tpain and gucci changed a few words....not really for the kids smh...its being professional....not everyone at npr listens to the same type of music
Maaaan, this my first time seeing this. This was really big for these students. Atlanta Music Project did that. Great job T.I. for giving these students that opportunity. I love it!
Crazy as I look at the comments. T. I. Has always been a business and professional man that knows how to conduct himself. And is for the kids. He is the King. Love him.
I forgot he got so much cuss words in his songs 😂😂😂💀 but thts why he was pausing cause of the cuss words y’all remember he’s the black human dictionary 😂‼️
These kids are SUPER TALENTED!! I love seeing the youth doing something constructive with themselves..”Only thing between you and your dream is your effort” .. Shoutout to T.I
A real ATL King showed up with the young musicians and blessed NPR. Always prepared and always telling a story. Censored his own lyrics. So much LOVE 🔥💯❤️
Love T. I. and the kids DOIN IT!! So important to invest in your babies talents so they can hone in on their craft and passion... and not become victims of their environment!! YASSS
I think TI did an amazing job of breaking the lyric down without distroying the songs. TRAP 101 People and there is no prerequisites. If TI did his songs on the regular BPM this show would be over in 4min haha
They got T.I.P. on here!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Let's get it!!! Hearing these live is amazing!!! Take me back to the high school band days during the game when the band would turn-up and play the bangers!!! The band killed it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Not going to lie, mane I had chills on rubber band man, 9 in my right, 45 in my other hand. During that time I lived by that and that cd, think I bought 3 albums because I was bumping them so hard, salute.
I love T.I. storytelling approach to Tiny Desk performances. Him giving an opportunity to youth musicians (Atlanta Music Project) is also intentionally significant. For these 2 things, it is in the top ten of Tiny Desk performances. And, of course, respect the A!!!
Being able to refresh and revitalize artists that deserve recognition is what NPR does best. Growing up T.I. and being able to hear it in this new context is incredibly interesting and satisfying.
You are not defined by the environment you living in unless you allow yourself to, You are able to do anything in the world that you want, Let Nobody deceive you that there something you can't accomplish, The only difference between you and your dreams is your effort.
TI you are the real deal, and your heart shines through in your words, your music and your actions. All the best your way to you and your Family {{{hugs}}}.
It's so important to support our youths and their programs! So much been cut from public schools budget, so props to Tip for including the youth and expanding their platforms and experiences!💯💪🏿
TI is a legend, who literally changed the face of hip-hop in my era. He wasnt properly prepared for this at all, but it's still awesome and it's about supporting his community.
T.I will forever hold a place in my heart and whenever I hear his old shit it just puts me right back into my younger days with friends who aren’t around anymore to share it with and brings me back to the simple times when being kid was just being a kid. Not a worry in the world then. Miss those days with my friends. Thanks for the memories T.I
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These kids killed "Rubber band man", I"m impressed. They did a great job!!!!
T.I. is always gonna be relevant point blank period.✔️💯👑.
He's done more for those kids than anyone else commenting negatively.
He got more kids than anyone 😂😂😋🤣
That’s real!!
So glad he does it publicly. The way he thought when they aired his business on VH1, very big insight.
I’m just seeing this 2 years later, and I love that he did this! I have a daughter who was in a great elementary school orchestra, that were sweeping the music competitions, leaving high school freshman embarrassed. She hasn't felt as challenged, or sufficient growth even in her honors orchestra. I’m looking for lessons or just something to keep her loving her viola. So I really appreciate TIP doing something like this, and I hope the children stay encouraged. A true artist tries new things, as well as inspires the generations of tomorrow. I respect his artistry and him as an MC. Undoubtedly his music legacy is solid.
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
Look at the youth killin’ it on the instruments 🎻 pure dopeness 🔥💯
YASSSSSSSSS
Right
One of them is my little cousin. She's been playing the violin here in Atlanta for years. I'm too proud.
Jay Jones that’s dope 💯
@@jayjones9008 you gon keep lying? 🤣
It's heartwarming what TI did for the kids. he has my respect
When I hear actual musical instruments being used in Rubber Band Man, I instantly hit the Like button!
It was giving me HBCU band vibes.
In my opinion Tip did this for those kids and he no doubt gave them an experience of a lifetime. He could have easily gotten experienced musicians and a veteran MD but he didn't. I think that's one of the reasons he censored his performance. Imagine 10 years from now one of those kids blows up to become a sought after musician and this was part of their journey but because his performance didn't live up to your standard, that's all you see this as. Salute to Tip for giving these kids a chance.
Makes more sense thinking about it this way void my response
Wow your response is the realist on this feed!!! Shout out to you for enlightening the many readers and shout out to TIP!!!!
Well said! 🎼🎤🎶💕
The kids are from the Atlanta Music Project. He's 1 of their supporters... Check them out they are great
my early 2000’s i was OBSESSED with TI and his music, a KING
Yasss me too😍
Mannn WHAT?!? Same ☺❤
Trash
HE IS NOT THE KING CHECK YOUR SELF
Faxxxxx
He was trying to make it PG for the kids. He was censensoring his lyrics. No stumbling. T.I. is too much of a wordsmith. Looks like at the last minute he decided to make it clean.
ohhhhhh , makes sense . b/c initially I was confused at how a seasoned performer like himself could be stumbling that much
This was one of the shortest but very entertaining and interactive tiny desk concerts. The audience filled in for Rhianna which was awesome. I would to see Raheem DeVaugn, Omar Lye Fook, A Tribe Called Quest and A tribute to J Dilla
Anya Leavy i was thinking the same thing
@@bobbyisaac8039 Yep! Great minds think alike.
Exactly!!!
THE MAN DID NOT INVITE HIMSELF TO NPR.. The production and talent agents did. Now with that being said, we ALL know Tip loves the kids. So why be mad because be he censored his music? His band was comprised of kids and he was man enough to respect them. Kuddos to you Tip!
BIG Kuddos!!
Tynisha May he made those kids there time to shine
Ummmm alot of rappers came and censored themselves...tpain and gucci changed a few words....not really for the kids smh...its being professional....not everyone at npr listens to the same type of music
Lol only one i seen didnt give a dam was mac miller and Tyler the creator 😂😂
@@BayLuv87 you forgot Anderson Paak :)
Maaaan, this my first time seeing this. This was really big for these students. Atlanta Music Project did that. Great job T.I. for giving these students that opportunity. I love it!
Ti..Was Positive to All..Very Grateful 👍👍👍👍
WE NEED OUTKAST!!!!! NPR, yall are ON POINT! QUALITY MUSIC ALWAYS!
I love how T.I. Chose to bring the students to showcase their talent! T.I. Love the kids! Great session!
Crazy as I look at the comments. T. I. Has always been a business and professional man that knows how to conduct himself. And is for the kids. He is the King. Love him.
wish it was longer..T.I. hands down is one of the greats
I like how tip got the young kids to play. Played real nice.
Honestly, the fact that this man could censor his lyrics on the fly speaks volumes. Some rappers wouldn't have any lyrics at all if they did that lol
Hello!
I forgot he got so much cuss words in his songs 😂😂😂💀 but thts why he was pausing cause of the cuss words y’all remember he’s the black human dictionary 😂‼️
LMFAOOO
FOR REAL. I had to look up quintessential...
Like... Hollup...
Q-quen- Queen WHO?!
The black human dictionary LOL big facts
@@nopenope7700 lol
He’s a complex person
Shout out to the band!!
Rocking it!!!
Always had mad respect for T.I. big up for censoring the lyrics because of the youths. The youths are killing it on the instruments..
Maaaaan dem horns are siiiiiiiccccckkk
The ability to self censor is so incredibly unrated as a skill
These kids are SUPER TALENTED!! I love seeing the youth doing something constructive with themselves..”Only thing between you and your dream is your effort” .. Shoutout to T.I
legendary set
A real ATL King showed up with the young musicians and blessed NPR. Always prepared and always telling a story. Censored his own lyrics. So much LOVE 🔥💯❤️
If you’ve lived in Atlanta most of your life this will put a smile on your face! Go TIP!
I'm not from Atlanta but when TIP came out you could hear him banging out of every car at my school!!
The band is awesome.
Yeesssss
yes. This sounds better than a studio session.
Monumental! And he brought the kids? Big ups to TI and NPR!
Much Respect to Tip!!! The kids did an amazing job as well, what an experience to be apart of!!
Love T. I. and the kids DOIN IT!! So important to invest in your babies talents so they can hone in on their craft and passion... and not become victims of their environment!! YASSS
Exactly! Like Kendrick,Wu Tang Clan,even Yes momma Donda
I think TI did an amazing job of breaking the lyric down without distroying the songs. TRAP 101 People and there is no prerequisites. If TI did his songs on the regular BPM this show would be over in 4min haha
Lela magxaka *destroying bruh
Gotta give props for him respecting those young people! Amazing!!!! What a great example!!!
Shout out to the kids killing it on them instruments. Dope!
They got T.I.P. on here!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Let's get it!!! Hearing these live is amazing!!! Take me back to the high school band days during the game when the band would turn-up and play the bangers!!! The band killed it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Not going to lie, mane I had chills on rubber band man, 9 in my right, 45 in my other hand. During that time I lived by that and that cd, think I bought 3 albums because I was bumping them so hard, salute.
I love TI and the kids on the instruments are PHENOMENAL
Andre 3000 please
We need a return of the gangsta
I already put #OUTKASTonNPR in my comment...
@@killahgruvz wow! You did it first?!?!?!??!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or Outkast
PLEASE
TI has great energy. A pleasure to watch him
TI was Censoring himself for the kids.
Loved the simplicity of this session T.I. I love you man ♡
One of the best NPR performance. With the kids on top 👏🏾
Back to back to back classics. Thanks Clifford Harris
Tip is so verse and his flow really flows. Great father to all his kids he truly has been apart of there lives and teaches them life's lessons.
the legendary T.I, never aging but still fresh....
Great opportunity for Tip and the band. The kids will never forget this 💯
I have so much respect for this man and his story. I've watched him and his lyrics evolve.
Tip....Yesssz...♡ You have evolved over the years. King of the South forever! Stay blessed you and the family.
I love T.I. storytelling approach to Tiny Desk performances. Him giving an opportunity to youth musicians (Atlanta Music Project) is also intentionally significant. For these 2 things, it is in the top ten of Tiny Desk performances. And, of course, respect the A!!!
short and sweet... props to TI for encouraging the young ones
Respect the way TI put it down and the kids were talented.
I don’t think he forgot the lyrics. He seems to be doing some censoring 🤬🤷♀️
agreed
Bing!
Can't curse in front of the kids...
he did pause a few times where cuss words weren't there.
RESPECT to TIP for a censored performance in honoring our youth.
the best section ive watched yet! TI still one of the greatest
0:02 Rubberband Man
3:12 What You Know
6:20 Live Your Life
T.I., Thanks for letting the shorty’s shine with you
Can't front... Those CHILDREN were AMAZING!!! This was an Awesome Look T.I ... Well Done!
"NEVER DEFINED BY YOUR ENVIRONMENT"-- Say it again T.I. Be the prophet you are today! Wait up: "Never mind what haters say!...." T.I. Preach!!!!
T.I. did his thang to have those Young Musicians, I Salute You Bruh!!
This was awesome Tip I love what you did for those kids they’ll never forget this
NPR gotta have Kendrick Lamar on this tiny desk!!!
this!! so much
word...a must...kung fu Kenny now
Of course! The GOAT!
nas too
lol this man shut down the comment section
T.I.P ❤🇭🇹 Haiti
Tiny Desk Haiti is watching now so much love from Haiti 🇭🇹❤
I Love the message T.I. came with. 💯💯💯
Being able to refresh and revitalize artists that deserve recognition is what NPR does best. Growing up T.I. and being able to hear it in this new context is incredibly interesting and satisfying.
I'm loving the violins and horns
As soon as I clicked this, I was praying he did Rubberband Man. Then the horns came in ❤️
Well done King...always cognizant of his surroundings. You did this with the kids😍
Tip the living legend showing respect to the kids!
I literally just finished listening to Ready for Whatever!! Interesting choice NPR lol I’m loving the diversity
The diversity alone is worth a listen, music mission, no wishin, just blissin!💕🎶🎧🎼💯#nprmusic
You ain't never lied!! Lol. Between this and the "Colours" music show, my craving for a concert depletes lol
Ready for whatever is one of the greatest songs of all time
HeWhoLaughs ready for whatever top 3 ti joint 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Oh I LOVE this!!! I would have loved this opportunity as a kid!! They sound great!!❤
That's so dope for those young kings and queens..... Gotta love it!
Thanks NPR. Good to see TI showcasing the young folks. Always something different, that's what is great about this platform. Salute!✊
That's wussup, NPR! One time for the A!! Now.............. get OUTKAST!!!
Wishful thinking
OUTKAST would crush it in this setting. that would be amazing.
YAAAAAAHHHHH
That would be amazing
I can't even lie I would cry
I LOVE the band!!!!!!!! Shout out to these young Black kings and queens!!!!!!
Smiled at that kid band. Ya T.I. for the people :)
6 years later I’m still watching, that was perfect
Thise young people did GREAT!
Those kids are adorable. Thanks for including them in this special moment Tip.
The kids are straight FYE!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing thank you for giving these children a platform. Bless you TI
✊respect for TI
That's tight. The youth/ young adults are awesome, that music will open doors for you. Blessings to you all.
This is a interesting vibe and who better to do it then T.I 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁
Rakim.
What a time to be alive. Never thought I'd see TIP get on here.
You are not defined by the environment you living in unless you allow yourself to, You are able to do anything in the world that you want, Let Nobody deceive you that there something you can't accomplish, The only difference between you and your dreams is your effort.
I want all my concerts like this PeriodT!
TI you are the real deal, and your heart shines through in your words, your music and your actions. All the best your way to you and your Family {{{hugs}}}.
He's a good storyteller... Not to mention intelligent.. LOVE this different take on his music..💗
It sounds like hes just telling a speech to the beat of the music
TI the king!! Love it!! The kids did an amazing job they're very professional!! I pray they make it big in life🙏!!
I love this...he like "aww the kids are here"...lol so mature
It's so important to support our youths and their programs! So much been cut from public schools budget, so props to Tip for including the youth and expanding their platforms and experiences!💯💪🏿
Outstanding. Those young kids were excellent. We still on top know matter what others say.
TIP skipping them cuss words lol 👏🏾👏🏾
TIP I see you brother...! I was not expecting you on Tiny Desk...! And NPR you are the 2018 musical MVP....!
I love revisiting old performances like this. I wonder where all the members of this band are today’s?
Right! It's a timeless piece
TI is a legend, who literally changed the face of hip-hop in my era. He wasnt properly prepared for this at all, but it's still awesome and it's about supporting his community.
Jay Wordplay and yet we know him....fytb
That's the TIP that changed Life's Rubber Band Man
This is MAJOR....wish these rap & hip hop segments could be longer! #$ALUTE
Tiny desk gone start being my alarm 🤦🏽♂️ lol
T.I will forever hold a place in my heart and whenever I hear his old shit it just puts me right back into my younger days with friends who aren’t around anymore to share it with and brings me back to the simple times when being kid was just being a kid. Not a worry in the world then. Miss those days with my friends. Thanks for the memories T.I
*We need Frank Ocean on this!*
GeneralGiant +1
that wont happen lol. That nigga reclusive af
Frank Ocean no longer exists on this world. He is manifested through the universe when the vibes are aligned. 😂
One day 😭😭 it is destined to happen
I’d be K.O’d if this happened 😵 but yeah he’s to precious to be entertaining the swill below lol jokes
I could listen to ti talk all day