T. I. Speaks Out Against Church Exploitation

T. I. recently opened up about his views on the church and its practices. He shared his thoughts on a show hosted by gospel singer Kirk Franklin, where he was joined by other musicians. T. I. made it clear that he has never felt a strong connection to the church, despite growing up in a religious family. He believes that the church can sometimes be more about business than faith. T. I. pointed out that pastors may manipulate the word of God to benefit themselves, rather than helping the community. He recalled an incident where a pastor pressured the congregation to give more money, which he found disrespectful.T. I. also mentioned that Jesus himself was angry when he saw religious leaders misusing their power. He believes that true faith doesn’t need a middleman, like a pastor or a church. Instead, he connects with the spirit of the word directly. Kirk Franklin agreed that such practices are unfortunate. T. I. clarified that he respects those who genuinely follow their faith, but he also thinks there are many who exploit it for personal gain. Fans had mixed reactions to his comments, with some agreeing and others disagreeing. This isn’t the first time T. I. ’s family has had a negative experience with the church. His son, Domani, revealed that their family stopped attending regularly after a pastor tried to use T. I. ’s celebrity status to collect more money. Despite this, Domani still values the institution of the church.