King Harris, the son of T.I. and Tiny, stopped by The Baller Alert Show for a candid conversation about his new music, fatherhood, and handling public scrutiny.
The 20-year-old, who recently welcomed a son, opened up about his experience as a new dad. “It feels good, man. I love it. I appreciate every moment—the good, the bad, all of it,” he shared. Despite late nights in the studio, King said he makes time for his little one, adding, “I just got back from the studio, and my son was up, so I played with him for a little bit.”
Discussing his new EP Be Ready, King credited his father’s influence. “Shoutout to Pops. He always says, ‘Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready,’” he said. He also touched on his track “Mega Man,” which he described as bringing youthful, high-energy vibes.
The conversation shifted to King’s viral phrase, standing on business, which has taken over social media and even made its way to news outlets and sports commentary. “I’m not saying I created it, but I definitely made it worldwide and gave it value,” he said.
When asked about his often outspoken presence online, King defended his reactions to critics. “I don’t just pop off for no reason. It’s always premeditated hate toward me,” he explained. “People act like I’m trying to go viral, but this is just who I am. I don’t let certain things slide.”
As he approaches his 21st birthday in August, King is looking forward to new opportunities, including potential partnerships and sponsorships. “I’m ready for it,” he said, teasing plans for a Vegas trip to celebrate.
On the topic of music, he named Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Durk as artists he’d like to work with in the future. He also praised the current wave of female rappers, calling Latto “the number one female rapper in the game talent-wise.”
King also got personal during the show’s Mental Health Check-In, revealing that he plays Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” to calm himself down. “That’s a song I play for my son every day,” he shared. He also credited prayer and surrounding himself with friends and family as ways to manage stress.
Despite often being the center of online debates, King made it clear that he’s focused on his own path. “My pops always told me, ‘Respect from non-respectable people means nothing.’ So I don’t go to the internet looking for respect.”
