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T.I. came through to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to talk about his newly-released EP Da’ Nic. In addition to hanging out and having fun, he talked to us about why he decided to change his name, his return to trap music, and more.

T.I. explained how his name is originally “Tip,” who heavily influenced him to change his moniker to T.I., and why now is the time to change it back! Plus, he took the time to explain to Gary With Da Tea exactly what trap music is.

Click on the audio player hear it all in this exclusive interview! Find more exclusive interviews from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” right here, and listen live weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST!

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