Rapper T.I. and family are set to debut in a forthcoming VH1 reality show/documentary called “Family Hustle”.
“We are doing a television documentary, basically a peek inside our life,” T.I. tells Huffington Post. “But the term “reality show” has such a horrible stigma to it. The term “reality show,” I feel that it insults the integrity of all of the hard work, effort and energy. And just the passion that a true artist puts into what we really do. Anything that I do is going to be of a certain standard and a certain quality that I feel the term “reality show” conflicts with that. So I ain’t going to call it that. It’s a television show that me and my family are doing, it’s called “The Family Hustle.” And basically it gives you a peek inside my life and shows you that I’m responsible for shaping and molding lives, personally, and professionally.
“Personally, everyone in my family got something that they’re trying to do and it’s my job to take their desires and passions and cultivate their success. And also how to balance my personal life and obligations at home as a son, as father, as a husband, as a friend. As well as how to balance those with my professional obligations. A lot of people always say, ‘Hey man, how do you always stay so connected with your family and keep strong family ties and still rip and run, and do stuff professionally? How do you work as hard as you do and still stay so present?’ And I think this kind of answers their question visually.”
T.I. reveals that the documentary will also give viewers a closer look at his relationship with his kids. The dad of six says that you will get to see him speaking with his children about his recent incarceration and past legal issues.
“I’m an honest, open father. I’m as transparent as I can be with them understanding. They know that I’ve done things in life that they are not to ever do. And they know that I’ve lived a lifestyle that I worked hard for them not to ever have to experience. I stress the point of accountability, of being held responsible for your actions and having to reap what you sow.”
Family Hustle is set to debut in December.
Check out more pictures of T.I. and his family at the Scream Tour in Atlanta. All pictures were taken by photographer Freddyo.
