AllHipHop

T.I. Joins David Banner, Zaytoven, DJ Toomp & More For “Trap Muzik” Anniversary Celebration

T.I. sat down with AllHipHop to talk about his impact on the genre of Trap Music, performing with an orchestra, and his upcoming double album. A man of many titles, T.I. has done it all. He’s a family ...
AllHipHop

T.I. Explains The Origins Of Trap Music And How He Made It An Art Form

T.I. talks Trap Music and his key role in turning it into a musical genre. T.I. also offered his Mt. Rushmore of Trap Music: Trap Music originated in the Southern United States, particularly in the ...
NPR

The birth of trap music and the rise of southern hip-hop

In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: About two minutes into the song, "Y'all Scared," ...
Naija Gist - Latest

So… What Exactly Is Trap Music? Let’s Break It Down Properly

Learn the origins of trap music, its evolution from Southern US streets, why it connects with Nigerian listeners and find out how trap differs from rap. Trap gets thrown around so casually that almost ...
Complex

Sorry T.I. and Gucci: Here's Who Really Invented Trap Music

Recently, there was a very public back-and-forth between Gucci Mane and T.I. about who invented trap music. The blow-by-blow has been well-documented, and it’s started a very public debate—some of the ...