Grammy-winning rapper T.I. isn’t worried about 50 Cent stepping up to the plate. The King of the South has announced his interest in going head-to-head against music icon JAY-Z in a much-needed Verzuz battle.

T.I. x JAY

This week, Tip appeared on a radio show to dish on really wanting to put his biggest hits up against Young Hov.

“Since we keep it at the top, let me just be real with you man, I want JAY. But let me ask you this, who can see JAY sitting down and doing [Verzuz]? If I’m a billionaire, I’m not finna do that either, you know what I’m saying? 50 ain’t that far off, as far as our bankroll, neck and neck – and another thing, his personality. I need to have somebody who has a personality that won’t be so intimidated by my bravado.”

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#TSRUpdatez: #TI sat down with @alldef’s #RoastThis & expressed he wants to battle #JayZ and he has a better catalog than #50Cent (SWIPE) (?:@gettyimages)

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High-Key Details

Earlier in the week, Tip hit up Instagram to deliver some major shade aimed at 50 and his fans. The playful trolling even sparked a co-sign and reaction from former G-Unit member Young Buck.

“?MESSAGE TO ALL? @50cent FANS ? ?BRING ME THE BULLY? ?YALL SCARED OF THIS N*GGA NOT ME‼️ I’m from Atlanta & we don’t care nothing bout nunna that‼️IF U CANT HANDLE HIM THATS YOUR BUSINESS‼️Betcha I HANDLE MINE? @50cent Your catalog is IN TROUBLE ‼️@verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland SET IT UP ‼️ Next time they bring up the Gods You gon Respect US‼️??✊??” -T.I.’s Instagram

“???‍♂️?” -Young Buck

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?MESSAGE TO ALL? @50cent FANS ? ?BRING ME THE BULLY? ?YALL SCARED OF THIS NIGGA NOT ME‼️ I'm from Atlanta & we don't care nothing bout nunna that‼️IF U CANT HANDLE HIM THATS YOUR BUSINESS‼️Betcha I HANDLE MINE? @50cent Your catalog is IN TROUBLE ‼️@verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland SET IT UP ‼️ Next time they bring up the Gods You gon Respect US‼️??✊??

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Bring me the Bully‼️ Y'all scared of Cuzz… NOT ME‼️ @50cent ?

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Happy Gday @kevinhart4real Now tell @50cent cmon and catch this fade…. matter fact I'm looking for a jet…. To pull up on HIM at his Lil Birthday Party or whatever…. I Wanna See What He Talkin Bout!!!! #TheSouthGotSomethingToSay And GodDamnit IM SAYING IT!!!! @verzuztv Repost if you ain't scared of this Nigga @50cent

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Wait, There’s More

On Monday, Curtis Jackson took a moment away from celebrating his birthday to react to Tip’s challenge. Instead of admitting it would go down as an epic battle, 50 playfully questioned T.I.’s state of mind.

“yo somebody passed TI the weed they gave smokey in Friday. LOL ?” -50 Cent’s Instagram

“?. ??????” -Snoop Dogg

Before You Go

Initially, T.I. went to Instagram to shout-out 50’s birthday. The King of the South took things further by challenging him to a Verzuz battle.

“Happy Birthday ? ? ? 50 ‼️ We love POWER / For LIFE/ BMF & everything u doin on ?…. Now pull up and catch this Trap Muzik fade big fella…. @50cent @verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland #24hrsToRespond Repost if you ain’t scared of this nigga @50cent Hook this sh*t UP‼️ I AINT SCARED OF THIS N*GGA? Westside Zone1 Atown BANKHEAD SH*T UDIGG ‼️ITS DA KIIIIIIING B***TCH‼️ -drops mic ?” -T.I.’s Instagram

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We love POWER / For LIFE/ BMF & everything u doin on ?…. Now pull up and catch this Trap Muzik fade big fella…. @50cent @verzuztv @therealswizzz @timbaland #24hrsToRespond Repost if you ain't scared of this nigga @50cent Hook this shit UP‼️ I AINT SCARED OF THIS NIGGA? Westside Zone1 Atown BANKHEAD SHIT UDIGG ‼️ITS DA KIIIIIIING BIIITCH‼️ -drops mic ?

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