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T.I. Writes Message Titled "An Open Letter to US" On Inauguration Day

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T.I. has released the third and last of three letters.T.I.'s previous two letters were addressed to Barack Obama while the other was addressed to Donald Trump. The latest letter is addressed to "US" or "the Black community, the hip hop community or whoever is against the oppressive communities that have historically tried to bring us down." The letter was published by Ebonyalong with an interview. T.I. has been highly political and outspoken as of late, particularly following the murders ofAlton Sterling,Philando Castile, and countless others.

T.I.'s letter opens with himwriting, "As I write this letter, I cant help but express my frustration and concern for US. I also cant help but question my contribution to the status of where we are. I understand that I too have been guilty of doing the very things that put us here. Even still, right now the state of our community is more alarming than ever. And while I know this letter may be misunderstood by many, unduly dissected and misconstrued by most others, I still need to write and speak about these things that deeply concern me."

The letter, which is titled "An Open Letter to US,"warns against materialism, hopes for higher investment in black businesses, and urges "US" to fight oppression.About a month back T.I. dropped the surprise and politically charged albumUs Or Else: Letter To The System. The project, which was a follow-up to T.I.'s EPUs Or Else, boasts features fromQuavo, Meek Mill, B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T., The-Dream, Killer Mike, Charlie Wilson, andothers. If you haven't already, scroll down to listen toUs Or Else: Letter To The System via TIDAL.

Head over to Ebony to read T.I.'sletter and interview in full.