Released on November 30, 2004, T.I.'s third studio album, Urban Legend

The Context: A Kingdom Under Siege

The album was released during a turbulent time for T.I. He was engaged in a highly publicized feud with fellow Atlanta rapper Lil' Flip over the title of "King of the South." This tension permeates the record, giving it a defensive, aggressive edge. Tracks like the subliminal (and not-so-subliminal) shots fired on "I’m Straight" and the aggressive posturing throughout the album serve as a reminder that T.I. was fighting for his territory, both literally and figuratively.

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