T.I. (Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) Quotes

I regret my lack of options. I regret being painted into a corner and having that be the only instrument to get me from point A to point B.

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• I regret my lack of options. I regret being painted into a corner and having that be the only instrument to get me from point A to point B.

  

  T.I.
  • Regret
  • Instruments
  • I Regret