T.I. Discusses Racism In America On "New National Anthem"

LISTEN TO TIP RAP ABOUT BEING A BLACK MAN IN AMERICA

(AllHipHop News) T.I. addressed the Michael Brown shooting in an open letter this week. Now Tip is taking on police brutality, systemic racism, and personal responsibility on the new song “New National Anthem.” He brought Skylar Grey along to cover the hook.

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“Home of the brave and free/Free just to murder me,” Grey sings during the chorus, while the Atlanta rapper spits ad-libs like, “It’s America. Land of the handgun. Home of the shotgun. You’re dead if you ain’t got one.”

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Listen to T.I.’s “New National Anthem” below.