Atlanta rap heavyweight T.I. is back in the mix on a high-profile feature: Rick Ross announced a release date for his new album Set in Stone and revealed the single “Mahogany Caskets,” which lists T.I. as a guest. Read Billboard’s coverage here: Billboard.
Why Atlanta Noticed
Tip—whose Atlanta roots and business footprint remain central to the city’s hip-hop identity—shows up on a track tied to a major May/June-era rollout by Ross. Billboard reports Ross has set a release date for Set in Stone and is pushing “Mahogany Caskets” as one of the singles; T.I.’s involvement connects the project directly to Atlanta’s rap legacy.
The coverage doesn’t detail how large T.I.’s contribution is on the track (verse, hook or cameo), nor does it include studio or tour plans tied to the collaboration. What’s clear from the report is the pairing itself: Ross + T.I. is a matchup that blends Miami opulence and Atlanta rap authority—an alignment likely to get local radio, clubs and streaming playlists’ attention.
For Atlanta, this is also a reminder that T.I. continues to be a sought-after collaborator on major-label campaigns and cross-city rap projects, maintaining relevance in features even as he pursues business and community work back home.
Stay tuned for more concrete details—release formats, whether T.I. appears on the album proper, and any Atlanta dates connected to the rollout—but for now the takeaway is simple: T.I.’s voice will be heard on a nationally hyped single tied to a Ross album release.
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