T.I. was joined by rapper and fellow Pimp Squad Click member Young Dro for the interview. When asked if he would continue performing with the rap collective, which he co-founded in 2001, T.I. quipped, "Of course. I'm going to answer the phone to tell them that I will not be performing."

T.I. has confirmed his retirement from performing because he doesn't "need the money anymore." The rapper's final paid performance will be 96.1 The Beat's Jingle Ball holiday concert on Dec. 19 in Atlanta.

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ATLANTA — Atlanta rap legend T.I. has officially announced he will retire from performing at the end of this year.

Rapper T.I. has officially announced his retirement from performing, revealing that his final show will be in December.

T.I. says fans will have to find another way to connect to his music because he no longer plans to perform live, he doesn't need the money.

I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he said. “I don’t want to do it anymore… I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.

The rapper said the upcoming Jingle Ball, which is hosted by 96.1 The Beat, will be his last live performance.

"I think it's a lot more people who are carrying the torch and pushing the culture forward." T.I. is right about