''I'd Love To Stay Where I Am''
9:30PM ET January 28th, 2013
Contributor : Chris G.
A Rocky Williform Company

There have been rumors flying that hip hop superstar T.I. is at the center of a major bidding war now that his contract with Atlantic Records has expired. But Tip told The Urban Daily that he has strong ties at Atlantic and wouldn't disrespect the label, though he is weighing his options.

"Hey look man I see all that sh*t man," Tip shared. "I respect my present partners at Atlantic records and had there ever been a separation between them and myself I would respect my new partners in such a way that I'm not gonna sensationalize anything. They give me my fair market value for what it is I have to offer. And if you want to be in business with me let's give each other %110. But just going out and doing gossip type stories that ain't a huge part of what I do."

"Ay man, I'd love to stay where I am," he added. "It'd have to be shown that the feeling is mutual and the way you do that is on paper with commitment to dollars.