T.I. issued an indirect response to recently resurfaced claims of sex trafficking leveraged against him and his wife, Tiny. In the clip, the rapper does not mention any allegations made, however, subtly hints at “propaganda” and claims it is being shared by an “unhappy” person.
“I’m just out here man, just thinking how beautiful it is today, man. You know, it’s a beautiful day to not be a buster, man, it’s a beautiful day to not hate on nobody. It’s a beautiful day to not spread lies and to not be negative,” exclaimed the 44-year-old. “It’s a beautiful day, man, to mind your business, it’s a beautiful day, bruh. God has blessed us with this beautiful day. Don’t take it for granted, don’t take this beautiful day for granted.”
He continued, “Don’t be out here spreading propaganda just because you unhappy with your life and yourself. Man, God has blessed you too, man. He got your blessings. Don’t look to nobody else or point blame at somebody else because you ain’t reached or tapped into your blessings yet. They’re coming, alright?”
He continued to to promote his upcoming comedy shows in Washington, D.C.
While he does not address her by name, the “Motivation” performer shared the video after Sabrina Peterson revived claims against the rapper and his wife.
As noted by Vulture, Peterson publicly accused the couple of sexual assault in January 2021. Following her story, 11 additional women made similar claims against T.I. and Tiny, dating back over a decade. Peterson’s lawyer Tyrone Blackburn claimed the women’s stories had “eerily similar events of sexual abuse, forced ingestion of illegal narcotics, kidnapping, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment.”
According to the outlet, The New York Times conducted interviews supporting the accounts of five of the alleged victims. In three cases, reportedly viewed text messages and photo evidence that match the allegations.
T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris attend 2019 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on September 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In January 2024, T.I. and Tiny were sued by an Air Force veteran who claimed that in 2005, they drugged and sexually assaulted her after meeting at a Los Angeles night club. T.I. and Tiny denied the claims. In September 2024, a judge ordered Peterson to pay roughly $96,000 in legal fees after multiple dismissed claims. Earlier this year, Judge Michael Shultz dismissed Peterson’s defamation lawsuit against T.I. and Tiny, noting her failure to pay the aforementioned hefty sum.
According to Hot 97, T.I. and Peterson are set for a court-ordered settlement conference to take place by place by Nov. 24, 2025 after he filed his own lawsuit. If either party does not show up, the trial will be halted and if no settlement is reached, the trial is scheduled to begin on June 9, 2026.
Tameka Cottle Harris, T.I. at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Peterson’s claims were reignited across social media when the R&B singer expressed support for Sean “Diddy” Combs after the disgraced mogul was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. Her comment has since been deleted. “Don’t Taunt your victims, they are letting you live now,” exclaimed Peterson on Instagram stories. A screenshot of the upload was captured by The Neighborhood Talk.
“I have been quiet too long! You should have SHUT THE F**K UP & NASTY WH*RE BAG,” Peterson said in another post. She also accused the couple of involving their son King Harris with an alleged trafficking victim.
“I have protected your children! I have protected my attorneys, I have protected VICTIMS but truth is on my birthday it’s about me. 7/19,” wrote Peterson in an additional Instagram upload, hinting that she would share evidence later this month. “The FEDS ALREADY HAVE THIS! I think the FANS NEED IT. “
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