T.I. Blasts VH1 a Year After Network Suspended Production of Show Reportedly Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

A year following the suspension of his show, T.I. and Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, the “King of the South,” still has some words for VH1.

Over the weekend, T.I. posted a meme saying, “I wish T.I. Family Hustle still came on.” He captioned the post questioning VH1’s loyalty. 

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“@vh1 13 years no loyalty. No Integrity. Just jumped to conclusions. False accusations. No apology. No accountability. No closure. In the name of protecting women…while unfairly, without due process….Subsequently punishing Women??? No problem,” he wrote with his song “F*ck Em” featuring Lil Jon.

Several women alleged that T.I. and his wife Tiny sexually abused them. Five alleged victims spoke to The New York Times about being recruited at a public venue, invited to a hotel room, and coerced into taking drugs ending up naked in bed with the couple. 

“We are aware of the allegations, and while they are not connected to our show, we have reached out to T.I. and Tameka Harris, as well as local and state officials,” MTV Entertainment said. “Given the serious nature of the allegations, we have decided to suspend production to gather more information.” 

However, Deadline reported the pause in production was a mutual decision between the network and the couple. 

Bravo might have different procedures compared to VH1. It’s confirmed that another Xscape show is in the works and will premiere in winter. The unscripted reality T.V. series will have Xscape and SWV joining forces in a show produced by Mona Scott-Young.