T.I. Verbally Stomps Man Who Made Inappropriate Comment About Daughter Zonnique

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T.I. doesn't play around when it comes to his kids.

Just when you thought that everyone received the public service announcement that dudes shouldn't say anything to T.I. and Tiny's kids, especially on social media, we find one guy who missed the PSA. The Harris family is about that life when it comes to clapping back on social media, but rapper T.I. seems to take the cake as the family's patriarch. 

The King of South has established a reputation as one who shouldn't be messed with, and while other celebrities ignore the shade thrown in their comment sections, T.I. makes time to respond to those he thinks need to be put in their places. Even his 17-year-old daughter Deyjah has learned to check people who try to disrespect her online. When a man tried to tell her that she looked to grown in her Instagram photos, Deyjah told him, "You think I’m not supposed to wear makeup because of n****s and their perverted mind? Man (middle finger) y’all!!!! I don’t live for y’all nor do I wear makeup for y’all. This comment is quite imbecile and shows a lot about you and your way of thinking."

T.I. applauded his daughter sticking up for herself, but in this most recent interaction, the father stepped up to confront someone he thought was being disrespectful to his babygirl, Zonnique Pullins. To show his love for his daughter, T.I. shared a photo on Instagram of himself and Zonnique in celebration of her 23rd birthday. He wrote a lengthy caption where he said, "I’m soooo super proud of the beautiful, intelligent, talented young lady you’ve grown into. It’s been an honor to witness your artistic & personal metamorphosis. I’ve always been pleased and impressed with your value of principle & the 'silent strength' you exude effortlessly."

A man hopped on in Tip's comments and wrote, "I could make a jacuzzi out of her dimples," referring to Zonnique's smile. "Look at lil tip." T.I. doesn't play when it comes to his kids, so he made sure to let ol' dude know that he didn't appreciate his comment. "I could put a pothole in your temple too my Boi...let's play." He shut that down real quick. Yikes.


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.