Atlanta-based rapper T.I. has released his first song in five years, “Let Em Know,” featuring producer Pharrell Williams.
Return to Music
The release follows an announcement that T.I., whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., was stepping away from performing to pursue other endeavors. The new single signals a return to music for the artist, who debuted in 2001 with the album “I’m Serious.”
New Album on the Horizon
“Let Em Know” is slated to appear on T.I.’s forthcoming album, Kill the King, which he revealed in 2023 will be a double album. Side B of the project is titled Kiss the King. T.I. first sought support from Southern music legends to adopt the moniker “King of the South,” and received varied responses.
A preview of “Let Em Know” was posted on January 18, showing T.I. getting a haircut, transitioning from dreadlocks to his signature fade. The single’s lyrics include the lines, “On another level, my incense all put together, hit the pedal, do two hundred everywhere I go, let ’em know.”
Prior to “Let Em Know,” T.I.’s last single was “What It Came To,” released in 2021. Since then, he has been involved in stand-up comedy, community outreach, and business ventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of T.I.’s new single?
The new single is titled “Let Em Know.”
What is the title of T.I.’s upcoming album?
T.I.’s upcoming album is titled Kill the King and will be a double album with a side B titled Kiss the King.
When did T.I. last release a single before “Let Em Know”?
T.I. last released a single, “What It Came To,” in 2021.
Will the double album Kill the King and Kiss the King explore the complexities of leadership and legacy, as suggested by T.I.’s comments about seeking the blessing to be called “King of the South”?
