TI Confronts Bouncer After Being Refused Entry to Texas Restaurant Over ID Policy

T.I. is no stranger to making headlines, but his latest outburst at a bouncer in Austin, Texas, has fans divided. The rapper found himself denied entry to a local restaurant after showing up without an ID—and let’s just say, he didn’t take the rejection lightly.

In a viral clip making the rounds on social media, T.I. is seen venting his frustrations on the bouncer who refused him entry. “There’s a sucker right here at the front talkin’ ’bout I need some ID to get in somewhere,” T.I. says in the video, before launching into a scathing critique of the man’s clothes, shoes, and overall appearance.

Despite the harsh words, the bouncer stayed calm, holding his ground and sticking to the restaurant’s rules. His composure has earned him praise online, with many applauding him for remaining professional in the face of T.I.’s verbal jabs.

Social media users are largely taking the bouncer’s side in this debacle, calling out T.I. for his reaction. “He was doing his job. Your job as an ADULT is to have your ID on you always [shrug emoji],” one commenter wrote on The Shade Room’s Instagram post. Another added, “Famous or not, the man still gotta do his job.”

While T.I. has yet to respond to the backlash, many fans are calling this a “bad look” for the Atlanta rapper.

This isn’t the first time T.I. has found himself under fire recently. Earlier this month, Young Thug’s father, Jeffery Williams Sr., appeared to call out Atlanta artists—including T.I.—for their lack of public support during Young Thug’s legal troubles. Williams Sr. accused some artists of using Thug’s name for personal clout without genuinely standing by him during his time in need.

As T.I. faces criticism over his bouncer spat, fans are left wondering if he’ll address the incident or let it blow over. One thing’s for sure: the internet doesn’t forget easily, and this viral moment is adding to a growing list of controversies for the rapper.