T.I. Announces Retirement from Live Performances

Rapper T.I. has announced that he will retire from live performances after his final show at Jingle Ball 2024 on December 19 at State Farm Arena. During a heartfelt appearance on Atlanta's 96.1 radio, T.I. stated he no longer needs to perform for money and expressed gratitude to fans, wiping away tears as he made the announcement. This decision follows a successful $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, which he and his wife Tiny won regarding intellectual property claims linked to the OMG Girlz. T.I. has been hinting at retirement for some time, planning to release two final albums titled Kiss the King and Kill the King. As a pioneer of Southern hip-hop, T.I.'s retirement marks the end of an era in the music industry, with fans eager for his last performance and upcoming albums. The Jingle Ball lineup will also feature artists like T-Pain, Sexyy Red, Tinashe, and Khalid.