Azealia Banks candid interview with Hot 97 touched on the topic of race in hip hop, using Iggy Azalea and Macklemore as examples of those whom she saw were less talented than their African American counterparts- but were receiving more attention because of the color of their skin. Several artists, like Tyler the Creator, Solange Knowles and more, backed Azealia's polarizing perspective.

Watch Azealia Banks' FULL Interview with Hot 97

Q-Tip also directly reached out to Iggy on Twitter after she responded to school her--in a nicer, less profane way-- about why Azealia was so passionate about the topic at hand. Then, of course, T.I. decided to chime in as well and backed his artist for not being a white person who wanted to steal black culture.

In direct response to Q-Tip, he tweeted:


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Iggy Azalea Responds to Azealia Banks Thought-Provoking Interview with Hot 97

He then went on to talk about other artists, like Eminem, who "were inspired by our culture" and let him know that "not all white people out to steal our culture."

The head of Hustle Gang also added, "There are some that merely wish to contribute to it. And I'd be less than ME if I didn't say that... If WE don't allow u guys the same rights & respect we KNOW WE DESERVE in other areas of humanity... WE'RE ALL JUST A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES. AND THATS NOT HIP HOP!!!!"

Before signing off, he offered Iggy words of advice, to "keep shining" no matter what "negative" things are thrown her way.

Read all of his tweets on his Twitter account, @TIP. Iggy has yet to respond, but as always, Enstars will keep you posted.

We also wonder if T.I. will respond to Azealia calling him a "coon" during the interview as well... Hmmm. Do you think he will? Let us know in the comments, below.

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