{{Multiple issues| {{puffery|date=April 2023}} {{refimprove|date=October 2024}} {{too long|date=October 2024}}}} {{Short description|American record label}} {{Infobox record label | bgcolor = #000000 | name = {{color|white|Grand Hustle Records}} | image = 200px|class=skin-invert | image_size = 200px | founded = {{Start date and age|February 28, 2003}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia Corporation Division _Business Entity, LLC |url=https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch/BusinessInformation?businessId=190420&businessType=Domestic%20Limited%20Liability%20Company&fromSearch=True |access-date=2025-11-18 |publisher=Georgia Corporations Division}}</ref> | founder = {{hlist|Jason Geter|T.I.}} | distributor = {{hlist|Atlantic (2003 – December 2012)|EMPIRE}} | status = Active | genre = {{hlist|Hip-hop|R&B}} | country = United States | location = 1425 Ellsworth Industrial, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | website = {{URL|hstlgng32.com}} }}
'''Grand Hustle Records''' (formerly '''Grand Hustle Entertainment'''), also known as '''Hustle Gang Music''', is an American hip-hop record label, founded in 2003, by American rapper and record executive T.I. and his manager Jason Geter.<ref name="xxlmagxxl">{{Cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/08/t-i-builds-his-empire-xxl-issue-149/ |title=T.I. Builds His Empire – XXL Issue 149 – XXL |date=2013-08-02 |publisher=Xxlmag.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130804060003/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/08/t-i-builds-his-empire-xxl-issue-149/ |archive-date=2013-08-04 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ti-talks-200-million-major-label-deal-gdod-mixtape/ |title=T.I. Talks '$200 Million' Major Label Deal & 'G.D.O.D.' Mixtape |website=Billboard.com |date=10 May 2013 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621100047/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1561266/ti-talks-200-million-major-label-deal-gdod-mixtape |archive-date=21 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="apple1">{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/problems-feat.-t.i.-b.o.b/id671043178 |title=iTunes – Music – Problems (feat. T.I., B.o.B, Trae Tha Truth, Mac Boney & Young Dro) – Single by T.I |date=2013-07-11 |publisher=iTunes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207190320/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/problems-feat.-t.i.-b.o.b/id671043178 |archive-date=2013-12-07 |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref> The label was distributed by Atlantic Records until December 2012, and has since operated as an independent record label.
The label has released 33 studio albums, with 14 having received Gold certification or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} Eight of which have peaked atop the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart—''King'' (2006), ''T.I. vs. T.I.P.'' (2007), ''Paper Trail'' (2008), ''The Adventures of Bobby Ray'' (2010), ''Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight'' (2016), ''Astroworld'' (2018) and ''Utopia'' (2023). The label has released several ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 40 singles, including "Bring 'Em Out", "What You Know", "Shoulder Lean", "Dead and Gone", "Airplanes", "Magic", "Strange Clouds", "Both of Us", "Antidote"; six of which peaked atop the chart – "Whatever You Like", "Live Your Life", "Nothin' On You", "Sicko Mode" and "Highest in the Room".{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}
==History== ===2003–11: Beginnings and various signings=== Due to the poor commercial reception of his debut album, ''I'm Serious'', T.I. was released from his Arista Records contract.<ref name="RouteBack">Soren Baker (May 12, 2005). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-12-wk-pop12-story.html "Taking the street route back"] ''Los Angeles Times'' Retrieved in 2009.</ref> He then formed Grand Hustle Entertainment and began releasing several mixtapes, with the assistance of DJ Drama.<ref name="RouteBack" /> He resurfaced in the summer of 2003, alongside fellow Atlanta rapper and former label-mate Bone Crusher, on the song "Never Scared", and he signed a $2.3 million joint venture deal with Atlantic Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=NxhY23aqkD8|title=T.I. Breaks Down How He Got Dropped From LaFace Records & Signed to Atlantic Records — YouTube |website=YouTube |date=January 28, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ogunnaike |first=Lola |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/12/arts/music/12ti.htm |title=The Enterprising Rapper T. I. Looks Beyond Hip-Hop |date=2006-04-12 |work=The New York Times |access-date=2009-02-19 |pages=1, 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ti/biography |title=T.I.: Biography |magazine=Rolling Stone |publisher=Wenner Media |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116010131/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ti/biography |archive-date=January 16, 2009 |access-date=2009-02-19}}</ref> T.I. released his second album ''Trap Muzik'' on August 19, 2003, through Grand Hustle; it debuted at number four on the ''Billboard 200'' and sold 110,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="king">{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58852/ti-rules-as-king-of-album-chart |title=T.I. Rules As 'King' of Album Chart |last=Hasty |first=Katie |magazine=Billboard |date=5 April 2006 |publisher=Nielsen Business Media |access-date=2009-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112231442/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58852/ti-rules-as-king-of-album-chart |archive-date=2017-01-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> It spawned the singles "24s", "Be Easy", "Rubberband Man", and "Let's Get Away". Executive produced by Jason Geter and T.I., the album featured T.I.'s friend and Grand Hustle artist, Mac Boney. The album was a critical and commercial success, with the album being seen as a major improvement over ''I'm Serious'' and was certified platinum in America. In March 2004, a warrant was issued for T.I.'s arrest after he violated his probation of a 1997 drug conviction.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486451/20040419/t_i_.jhtml |title=T.I. Hasn't Been Hiding Out Lately — He's Been in Jail |last=Patel |first=Joseph |date=2004-04-19 |website=MTV News |access-date=2009-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315080632/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486451/20040419/t_i_.jhtml |archive-date=2009-03-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was sentenced to three years in prison.<ref name="three years">{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486501/04212004/t_i_.jhtml |title='Rubber Band Man' Rapper T.I. Gets Three Years in Prison |last=Patel |first=Joseph |date=2004-04-21 |website=MTV News |access-date=2009-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926211016/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486501/04212004/t_i_.jhtml |archive-date=2009-09-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2005, T.I. signed fellow Bankhead-based rappers Alfamega and his childhood friend Young Dro to a deal with Grand Hustle. In July 2005, the label released the soundtrack to the film ''Hustle & Flow''. The soundtrack included the song "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp", which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Also in 2005, T.I. added American soul singer-songwriter Governor to the Grand Hustle roster, after Atlantic Records chose T.I. to act as his mentor. Atlantic Records' plan for Governor, who joined Atlantic's roster almost four years prior, was to market him a devotee, or a card-carrying member of T.I.'s "camp".<ref name="governor">Leeds, Jeff (November 27, 2005). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/27/arts/music/27leeds.html Scenes From an Arranged Marriage]", ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2013.</ref> Atlantic first tried to pair him with record producer Dr. Dre, and then with gangsta rapper 50 Cent. Both plans fell through. In search of quick street credibility, the label brokered a deal for the singer to join T.I.'s imprint.<ref name="governor" /> After appearing on several of DJ Drama's ''Gangsta Grillz'' mixtapes, Governor later released his Grand Hustle debut ''Son of Pain'', in September 2006.<ref name="governor" />
Young Dro released his debut single, "Shoulder Lean", in the summer of 2006. With heavy rotation on BET And MTV2, the single reached the top 10 on the ''Billboard Hot 100'', and it sold over 2 million ringtones. The single led Dro's major-label debut ''Best Thang Smokin''', released in late August the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sohh.com/2012/06/tis_grand_hustle_protege_loses_his_whip.html |title=NEWS: T.I.'S GRAND HUSTLE PROTÉGÉ LOSES HIS WHIP, $134,000 MASERATI REPOSSESSED |last=Burgess, Omar |date=June 5, 2012 |website=SOHH.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115223417/http://www.sohh.com/2012/06/tis_grand_hustle_protege_loses_his_whip.html |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |access-date=March 13, 2013}}</ref> The album debuted and peaked in the top 3 on the ''Billboard 200''. In December 2006, the label released ''Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4'', a compilation album featuring contributions from several Grand Hustle artists including aforementioned newcomers Alfamega, Young Dro and Governor. The compilation's title comes from a mixtape series entitled ''In da Streetz'', that T.I. and his hip hop ensemble Pimp Squad Click (PSC), released in their early careers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-50-best-rapper-mixtapes/ti-and-psc-in-da-streets-pt-1 |title=The 50 Best Rapper Mixtapes: 42. T.I. & P$C, In Da Streets Pt. 1 (2002) |last1=ERNEST BAKER |last2=ALYSA LECHNER |date=March 11, 2013 |website=Complex Music |publisher=Complex |access-date=March 13, 2013 |last3=DAVID DRAKE |last4=EDWIN ORTIZ |last5=INSANUL AHMED |last6=JACK ERWIN |last7=JOE LA PUMA |last8=LAUREN NOSTRO |last9=ROB KENNER |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313224715/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-50-best-rapper-mixtapes/ti-and-psc-in-da-streets-pt-1 |archive-date=March 13, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1479395/mixtape-mondays-ti-pimp-squad-clique.jhtml |title=Mixtape Mondays: T.I. And The Pimp Squad Clique |last=Shaheem Reid |date=September 29, 2003 |website=MTV News |publisher=MTV |access-date=March 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314090651/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1479395/mixtape-mondays-ti-pimp-squad-clique.jhtml |archive-date=March 14, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On October 13, 2007, federal authorities arrested T.I. four hours before the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McDonald |first=Ray |url=http://voanews.com/english/archive/2007-10/2007-10-16-voa38.cfm |title=Rapper TI Arrested on Illegal Gun Possession Charge |date=October 16, 2007 |work=VOA News |access-date=January 2, 2009 |publisher=Voice of America |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521035755/http://voanews.com/english/archive/2007-10/2007-10-16-voa38.cfm |archive-date=May 21, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was charged with two felonies – possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. The arrest was made in the parking lot of a downtown shopping center. T.I. was arrested after allegedly trying to purchase the guns from a "cooperating witness" with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to federal officials, the witness had been cooperating with authorities a few days prior to the T.I. arrest. The witness had been working as T.I.'s bodyguard since July, authorities said.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/stories/2007/10/13/ti_1014.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab |title=T.I. arrested in ATL on weapons charges |last=Quinn |first=Christopher |date=2007-10-13 |publisher=Accessatlanta.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091231041619/http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/stories/2007/10/13/ti_1014.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab |archive-date=2009-12-31 |access-date=2010-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur37599.cfm |title=Department of Justice press release: On arrest of rapper T.I. for possession of illegal firearms |publisher=Eurweb.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908033138/http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur37599.cfm |archive-date=2009-09-08 |access-date=2010-04-07}}</ref>
In May 2008, T.I. signed up-and-coming Atlanta-based musician B.o.B, who signed a joint partnership deal with Grand Hustle and super producer Jim Jonsin's Rebel Rock Entertainment, under Atlantic Records. B.o.B was later featured on T.I.'s album ''Paper Trail'' (2008) on the track "On Top of the World", which also featured Ludacris.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hiphopwired.com/2009/07/11/b-o-b-aka-bobby-ray-readies-grandhustle-debut/ |title=B.o.B. A/K/A Bobby Ray Readies GrandHustle Debut |date=June 11, 2009 |website=HipHopWired.com |access-date=March 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208034651/http://hiphopwired.com/2009/07/11/b-o-b-aka-bobby-ray-readies-grandhustle-debut/ |archive-date=December 8, 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://creativeloafing.com/content-160931-can-t-knock-grand-hustle |title=Can't knock Grand Hustle |last=Mayfield, Syrus |date=March 25, 2009 |website=Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |access-date=March 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427024111/http://clatl.com/atlanta/cant-knock-grand-hustle/Content?oid=1278662 |archive-date=April 27, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bemagazine.me/2008/12/19/grand-hustle-bob/ |title=B.o.B – Grand Hustle's crown prince is no court jester |last=Jason Dinsmore |date=March 25, 2009 |website=Be Entertained Magazine |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724054026/http://bemagazine.me/2008/12/19/grand-hustle-bob/ |archive-date=July 24, 2012 |access-date=December 19, 2008}}</ref> In June 2008, T.I. announced the signing of Southern hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG to Grand Hustle, during his ''Hot 107-9 Birthday Bash''.<ref name="8ballmjg">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7128/title.t-i-signs-8ball-mjg-while-beef-continues |title=T.I. Signs 8Ball & MJG While Beef Continues |last=Burgess, Omar |date=June 16, 2008 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080619215253/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7128/title.t-i-signs-8ball-mjg-while-beef-continues |archive-date=June 19, 2008 |access-date=March 13, 2013}}</ref> In December 2008, Killer Mike, whom T.I. previously collaborated with on the 2003 hit single "Never Scared", confirmed he signed a recording contract with Grand Hustle.<ref name="killermike">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8224/title.exclusive-killer-mike-confirms-signing-with-t-i |title=Exclusive: Killer Mike Confirms Signing With T.I. |last=Arnold, Paul |date=December 9, 2008 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228112956/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8224/title.exclusive-killer-mike-confirms-signing-with-t-i |archive-date=December 28, 2014 |access-date=March 13, 2013}}</ref>
In 2008, T.I. also signed Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill to Grand Hustle. Shortly after, Mill was arrested, charged with a crime and ordered to serve seven months in jail. Mill was released during the early portion of 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pajot |first=S |url=http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2012/08/meek_mill_interview_maybach_music_dreamchasers_tour_dreams-and-nightmares_miami.php |title=Meek Mill on Dreams & Nightmares Debut: "The Dream Is Gettin' Paid for What I Love, The Nightmare Was Makin' It to This FOLLOW @OBEY_CHIEFGANG Point" |date=6 August 2012 |work=Miami New Times |access-date=19 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120807153800/http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2012/08/meek_mill_interview_maybach_music_dreamchasers_tour_dreams-and-nightmares_miami.php |archive-date=7 August 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to T.I.'s and Mill's respective legal troubles, Mill was never able to release an album under Grand Hustle and they parted ways in 2010.<ref name="grandhustle">{{Cite magazine |last=Ramirez |first=Erika |date=1 December 2011 |title=T.I. Talks Signing Meek Mill to Grand Hustle & Why It Fell Through |url=http://m.billboard.com/column/the-juice/t-i-talks-signing-meek-mill-to-grand-hustle-1005585162.story |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118035747/http://m.billboard.com/column/the-juice/t-i-talks-signing-meek-mill-to-grand-hustle-1005585162.story |archive-date=18 January 2013 |access-date=17 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATn8IKf0PfM T.I. Speaks On Meek Millz] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115024940/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATn8IKf0PfM |date=2016-01-15 }}. YouTube (2008-10-26). Retrieved on 2013-03-13.</ref>
In 2008, PSC member AK, also known as AK the Razorman, began to express his discontent with the label and his longtime friend T.I.:<ref name="ak">{{Cite web |url=http://raptalk.net/website/content/view/713/56/ |title=AK (P$C) Asks The "Grand Hustle Million Dollar Question" Regarding T.I. |last=Justin Melo |date=August 14, 2008 |website=Worldwide Rap and Hip Hop Music Lifestyle Network |publisher=Raptalk Media Group production |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705150142/http://raptalk.net/website/content/view/713/56 |archive-date=July 5, 2012 |access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref> In a 2011 interview with Inday, a Grand Hustle marketing promoter, he confirmed AK and Yung L.A. were no longer a part of the label.<ref name="ak1">{{Cite web |url=http://keepittrill.com/online/2011/04/interview-grand-hustles-inday-puts-yung-la-blast/ |title=Interview With Grand Hustle's Inday: Put's Yung L.A. On Blast! |date=April 29, 2011 |website=KeepItTrill |publisher=Trill Promotions Group LLC |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430023536/http://keepittrill.com/online/2011/04/interview-grand-hustles-inday-puts-yung-la-blast/ |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref> In May 2009, T.I. dropped rapper Alfamega, who signed in 2005, after reports surfaced of his past as a DEA informant.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9096/title.ti-releases-statement-regarding-alfamega |title=T.I. Releases Statement Regarding Alfamega |last=Kuperstein, Slava |date=May 8, 2009 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020052922/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9096/title.ti-releases-statement-regarding-alfamega |archive-date=October 20, 2012 |access-date=March 21, 2013}}</ref> A short-lived feud between the two later embroiled, with Alfamega releasing a diss track titled "Greenlight", in March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10923/title.alfamega-explains-verbal-attack-on-ti-part-one |title=Alfamega Explains Verbal Attack On T.I., Part One |last=Arnold, Paul |date=March 30, 2010 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005210839/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10923/title.alfamega-explains-verbal-attack-on-ti-part-one |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |access-date=March 21, 2013}}</ref>
On September 1, 2010, T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, were arrested on drug charges in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rapper-t-i-arrested-on-drug-charges/ |title=Rapper T.I. arrested on drug charges |work=CNN |access-date=2013-03-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204040125/http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rapper-t-i-arrested-on-drug-charges/ |archive-date=2013-02-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The arrest for drug charges led to T.I. being sentenced on October 15, 2010, to 11 months in prison for violating the terms of his probation, specifically for possessing ecstasy, testing positive for opiates and associating with convicted felon C-Rod.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1648108/tis-arrest-companion-identified-as-convicted-felon/ |title=T.I.'s Arrest Companion Identified As Convicted Felon |website=Mtv.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004041518/http://www.mtv.com/news/1648108/tis-arrest-companion-identified-as-convicted-felon/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, on October 25, the drug charges against T.I. were dropped.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/10/25/t.i.charge.dropped/index.html?hpt=T2 |title=California drug charges against rapper T.I. dropped |date=2010-10-25 |work=CNN |access-date=2013-03-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108212317/http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/10/25/t.i.charge.dropped/index.html?hpt=T2 |archive-date=2012-11-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 1, T.I. reported back to the Forrest City Federal Facility to serve his 11-month sentence.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1651287/20101101/t_i_.jhtml |title=T.I. Turns Himself In To Start 11-Month Prison Sentence—Rapper's recent L.A. drug arrest violated his probation. |last=Rodriguez |first=Jayson |date=2010-11-01 |publisher=MTV |access-date=2010-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101105021244/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1651287/20101101/t_i_.jhtml |archive-date=2010-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His date of release was set to be September 29, 2011.<ref name="bop">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/InmateFinderServlet?Transaction=IDSearch&needingMoreList=false&IDType=IRN&IDNumber=59458-019&x=76&y=23 |title=Inmate Locator |publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons |access-date=December 13, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629175641/http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/InmateFinderServlet?Transaction=IDSearch&needingMoreList=false&IDType=IRN&IDNumber=59458-019&x=76&y=23 |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> His seventh album ''No Mercy'', was released on December 7, 2010, during his imprisonment. The album peaked at number four in the US and it sold over 159,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654337/tis-no-mercy-debuts-at-4-on-billboard.jhtml |title=T.I.'s No Mercy Debuts At #4 On Billboard—Susan Boyle holds tight to #1 on next week's albums chart. |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2010-12-15 |publisher=MTV |access-date=2011-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107044800/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654337/tis-no-mercy-debuts-at-4-on-billboard.jhtml |archive-date=2012-11-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> RIAA certified ''No Mercy'' Gold, with over 500,000 copies sold.
===2011–2016: ''Get Dough or Die'' series=== In 2011, T.I. signed his youngest brother Bryce Harris, better known by his stage name GFM Bryyce.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://obnoxioustelevision.com/2011/12/07/t-i-is-keeping-it-all-in-the-family-little-brother-bryyce-is-the-newest-addition-to-the-grand-hustle-family/ |title=T.I. Is Keeping It All In The Family–Little Brother Bryyce Is The Newest Addition To The Grand Hustle Family! |date=7 December 2011 |website=Obnoxioustelevision.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902005251/https://obnoxioustelevision.com/2011/12/07/t-i-is-keeping-it-all-in-the-family-little-brother-bryyce-is-the-newest-addition-to-the-grand-hustle-family/ |archive-date=2 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In December 2011 the OMG Girlz were signed to Interscope Records via Grand Hustle/Pretty Hustle. On March 1, 2012, T.I. revealed he signed rappers Iggy Azalea, Chip and Trae tha Truth, to Grand Hustle Records.<ref name="Rap-Up">{{Cite magazine |date=1 March 2012 |title=T.I. SIGNS IGGY AZALEA, CHIPMUNK, AND TRAE THA TRUTH TO GRAND HUSTLE |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/01/ti-signs-iggy-azalea-chipmunk-and-trae-tha-truth-to-grand-hustle/ |magazine=Rap-Up |access-date=1 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304033547/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/01/ti-signs-iggy-azalea-chipmunk-and-trae-tha-truth-to-grand-hustle/ |archive-date=4 March 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="3LittleDigs">{{Cite web |url=http://3littledigs.com/blog/2012/02/27/studio-life-t-i-grand-hustle-invade-3-little-digs-headquarters/ |title=STUDIO LIFE: T.I. & GRAND HUSTLE INVADE 3 LITTLE DIGS HEADQUARTERS |last=Lawrence O'Connor |date=27 February 2012 |publisher=3LittleDigs |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229195131/http://3littledigs.com/blog/2012/02/27/studio-life-t-i-grand-hustle-invade-3-little-digs-headquarters/ |archive-date=29 February 2012 |access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref> T.I. was executive producer on Azalea's debut EP, ''Glory'' and was featured on the lead single "Murda Bizness", which premiered March 26, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/03/26/iggy-azalea-murda-bizness-f-t-i/ |title=Iggy Azalea – Murda Bizness f. T.I. |date=2012-03-26 |publisher=2DopeBoyz |access-date=2012-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331032535/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/03/26/iggy-azalea-murda-bizness-f-t-i/ |archive-date=2012-03-31 |url-status=live }}</ref> The EP was released on July 30, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/30/new-music-iggy-azalea-glory-ep/ |title=New Music: Iggy Azalea – 'Glory' EP |date=2012-07-30 |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012010352/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/30/new-music-iggy-azalea-glory-ep/ |archive-date=2013-10-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 9, 2012, T.I., Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, Chip and Trae tha Truth, were all featured on the annual BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.<ref name="cypher">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bet.com/video/hiphopawards/2012/cypher/the-grand-hustle-cypher.html |title=HIP HOP AWARDS EXCLUSIVES: THE GRAND HUSTLE CYPHER |date=October 9, 2012 |website=BET |publisher=Black Entertainment Television LLC |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130422040538/http://www.bet.com/video/hiphopawards/2012/cypher/the-grand-hustle-cypher.html |archive-date=April 22, 2013 |access-date=April 9, 2013}}</ref> In 2012, Chip, formerly known as Chipmunk, also released his first project with Grand Hustle, a mixtape entitled ''London Boy''. The mixtape, which features several appearances from Grand Hustle artists, including Iggy Azalea and T.I on the posse cut "Hustle Gang", was released on December 25, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.grmdaily.com/news/whats-hot/chip-reveals-tracklisting-for-london-boy/attachment/image004/ |title=image004 |date=2011-10-18 |publisher=Grmdaily.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110125225/http://grmdaily.com/news/whats-hot/chip-reveals-tracklisting-for-london-boy/attachment/image004/ |archive-date=2013-11-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> In early January 2013, B.o.B announced an upcoming Grand Hustle compilation album titled ''Hustle Gang''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.allcitychessclub.net/2013/01/video-bob-speaks-on-man-martian-rock-ep.html |title=Video: B.o.B Speaks On 'The Man & The Martian' & Rock EP, Announces Hustle Gang Compilation Album |date=January 9, 2013 |website=AllCityChessClub |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402064134/http://www.allcitychessclub.net/2013/01/video-bob-speaks-on-man-martian-rock-ep.html |archive-date=April 2, 2014}}</ref><ref name="xxlmag">{{Cite magazine |date=January 5, 2013 |title=B.o.B. Confirms Grand Hustle Compilation Album On The Way In 2013 [Video] |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/b-o-b-confirms-grand-hustle-compilation-album-on-the-way-in-2013-video/ |magazine=XXL |access-date=March 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127210317/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/b-o-b-confirms-grand-hustle-compilation-album-on-the-way-in-2013-video/ |archive-date=January 27, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On January 18, 2013, it was announced T.I. drew a close to his 10-year contract with Atlantic Records the month before, after releasing ''Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head''.<ref name="xxl">{{Cite magazine |date=18 January 2013 |title=Is T.I. Worth $75 Million? |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/is-t-i-worth-75-million/ |magazine=XXL |access-date=18 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121014634/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/is-t-i-worth-75-million/ |archive-date=21 January 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was reported he proposed a $75 million deal for any label that wanted to provide a home for him and his imprint. TMZ reported that T.I. had drawn up the details, which included exclusive signing of all Grand Hustle artists.<ref name="xxl" /> T.I. allegedly negotiated with several big names in the industry: there were reports that Jay-Z was looking to sign T.I., hoping to add him to the Roc Nation roster; T.I. had dinner with Dr. Dre, who is thought to have proposed an Interscope signing to the rapper; Sony reportedly offered T.I. $50 Million, and spoke with Universal later that week.<ref name="xxl" />
In March 2013, T.I. and B.o.B filmed the music video for "Memories Back Then", a song featuring Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens. The song, which was recorded for ''Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head'', failed to appear on ''Trouble Man'' due to sample-clearance issues, it was announced to be being released as the lead single from the upcoming ''Grand Hustle Presents: Hustle Gang'' compilation album.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=11 March 2013 |title=RAP-UP TV: ON SET OF 'MEMORIES BACK THEN' WITH T.I., KENDRICK LAMAR, & B.O.B |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/11/rap-up-tv-on-set-of-memories-back-then-with-ti-kendrick-lamar-bob/ |magazine=Rap-Up |access-date=14 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502031203/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/11/rap-up-tv-on-set-of-memories-back-then-with-ti-kendrick-lamar-bob/ |archive-date=2 May 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23482/title.b-o-b-confirms-memories-back-then-with-kendrick-lamar-as-hustle-gang-ep-first-single |title=B.o.B. Confirms "Memories Back Then" With Kendrick Lamar As Hustle Gang EP First Single |last=Hunte, Justin |date=April 5, 2013 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408013513/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23482/title.b-o-b-confirms-memories-back-then-with-kendrick-lamar-as-hustle-gang-ep-first-single |archive-date=April 8, 2013 |access-date=April 8, 2013}}</ref> The music video for "Memories Back Then", directed by Philly Fly Boy, was released April 22, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/22/video-ti-bob-kendrick-lamar-kris-stephens-memories-back-then/ |title=VIDEO: T.I., B.O.B, KENDRICK LAMAR, & KRIS STEPHENS – 'MEMORIES BACK THEN' |website=Rap-Up.com |access-date=22 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502032830/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/22/video-ti-bob-kendrick-lamar-kris-stephens-memories-back-then/ |archive-date=2 May 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was then officially released via iTunes the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/memories-back-then-feat.-kris/id637848346?i=637848445&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 |title=Memories Back Then (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Kris Stephens) – Single by T.I. & B.o.B |website=iTunes Store |publisher=Apple |access-date=April 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109130357/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/memories-back-then-feat.-kris/id637848346?i=637848445&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 |archive-date=November 9, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The song has since debuted at #88 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
On April 4, T.I. revealed the label would release a mixtape titled, ''G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die)'', during the first week of May 2013, preceding the compilation album.<ref name="GDOD">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23475/title.t-i-promises-hustle-gang-s-g-d-o-d-mixtape-within-a-month- |title=T.I. Promises Hustle Gang's "G.D.O.D." Mixtape Within A Month |last=Hunte, Justin |date=April 5, 2013 |website=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408015027/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23475/title.t-i-promises-hustle-gang-s-g-d-o-d-mixtape-within-a-month- |archive-date=April 8, 2013 |access-date=April 8, 2013}}</ref> On April 19, 2013, T.I. formally introduced GOOD Music producer Travis Scott and Grammy Award winning songwriter Kris Stephens, as Grand Hustle signees.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jukeboxdc.com/2013/04/t-i-formerly-introduces-travi-scott-kris-stephens-to-hustle-gang/ |title=T.I. Formerly Introduces Travi$ Scott To Hustle Gang | JUKEBOX:DOPECONTENT |date=2013-04-19 |publisher=Jukeboxdc.com |access-date=2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190836/http://jukeboxdc.com/2013/04/t-i-formerly-introduces-travi-scott-kris-stephens-to-hustle-gang/ |archive-date=2013-10-29 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23651/title.travi-scott-signs-to-t-i-s-grand-hustle |title=Travi$ Scott Signs To T.I.'s Grand Hustle | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |last=Cooper |first=Roman |date=2013-04-20 |publisher=HipHop DX |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230418/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23651/title.travi-scott-signs-to-t-i-s-grand-hustle |archive-date=2013-12-02 |access-date=2013-11-27}}</ref> On April 28, a release date for the mixtape would later be announced to be May 7, 2013.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2013-04-28 |title=Listen: T.I. f/ Young Dro & Shad Da God "Freeze Up" |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/listen-ti-f-young-dro-shad-da-god-freeze-up |magazine=Complex |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106005541/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/listen-ti-f-young-dro-shad-da-god-freeze-up |archive-date=2013-11-06 |url-status=live }}</ref> As promised the mixtape was released on May 7, featuring 20 tracks and contributions from Grand Hustle artists T.I., Mitchelle'l, B.o.B, Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, Trae tha Truth, D.O.P.E., Travis Scott, Chip, Kris Stephens, Mac Boney, Doe B and Shad da God (formerly Rich Kid Shawty).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/05/07/hustle-gang-g-d-o-d-mixtape/ |title=Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D. (Mixtape) |date=2013-05-07 |publisher=2DopeBoyz |access-date=2013-05-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513073608/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/05/07/hustle-gang-g-d-o-d-mixtape/ |archive-date=2013-05-13 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Mixtape: Hustle Gang "G.D.O.D." |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mixtape-hustle-gang-gdod |magazine=Complex |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625152904/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/mixtape-hustle-gang-gdod |archive-date=2013-06-25 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-Get-Dough-Or-Die-mixtape.484090.html |title=Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die) // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817050632/http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-Get-Dough-Or-Die-mixtape.484090.html |archive-date=2013-08-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> "Problems", "Poppin' 4 Sum",<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/poppin-4-sum-single-feat./id661817617 |title=iTunes – Music – Poppin 4 Sum – Single (feat. Young Dro, B.o.B & Yung Booke) – Single by Hustle Gang |date=2013-06-11 |publisher=iTunes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015184821/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/poppin-4-sum-single-feat./id661817617 |archive-date=2013-10-15 |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref> "Kemosabe",<ref name="iTunes">{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kemosabe-feat.-doe-b-t.i./id686076519 |title=iTunes |last=iTunes |first=Srore |website=Kemosabe |publisher=Apple |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015184431/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kemosabe-feat.-doe-b-t.i./id686076519 |archive-date=15 October 2013 |access-date=26 August 2013}}</ref> and "Here I Go" were released as singles from the mixtape over the following months.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/here-i-go-feat-t-i-mystikal/699359022 |title=iTunes – Music – Here I Go (feat. T.I., Mystikal, Young Dro & Shad Da God) – Single by Spodee |date=2013-09-10 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020053642/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/here-i-go-feat.-t.i.-mystikal/id699359022 |archive-date=2014-10-20 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a May 8, 2013, interview, T.I. said that he was in talks of possibly signing American recording artists Yo Gotti, Problem, Jeremih and Kirko Bangz to Grand Hustle.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/05/t-i-reveals-future-will-be-replaced-by-2-chainz-for-americas-most-wanted-tour/ |title=T.I. Reveals Future Will Be Replaced By 2 Chainz For "America's Most Wanted" Tour – XXL |date=2013-05-09 |publisher=Xxlmag.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928072615/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/05/t-i-reveals-future-will-be-replaced-by-2-chainz-for-americas-most-wanted-tour/ |archive-date=2013-09-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On December 28, 2013, Glenn Thomas, better known by his stage name Doe B, died after being shot in his home state of Alabama with Mike Feez. His manager DJ Frank White confirmed Doe B's death via Twitter.<ref name="thesource.com">{{Cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2013/12/28/hustle-gang-member-doe-b-shot-and-killed-at-the-age-of-22/ |title=Hustle Gang Member, Doe B Shot And Killed At The Age Of 22 |date=2013-12-28 |publisher=thesource.com |access-date=2013-12-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228184912/http://thesource.com/2013/12/28/hustle-gang-member-doe-b-shot-and-killed-at-the-age-of-22/ |archive-date=2013-12-28 |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2014, Grand Hustle collaborated with DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee and DJ MLK, to release the compilation mixtape ''SXEW Vol. 1: The Grand Hustle'', the trio's annual SXSW inspired mixtape.<ref name="sxew">{{Cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/DJ-Whoo-Kid-SXEW-Vol-1-mixtape.579459.html |title=Various Artists – SXEW Vol 1 Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee & DJ MLK |website=DatPiff |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004040127/http://www.datpiff.com/DJ-Whoo-Kid-SXEW-Vol-1-mixtape.579459.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sxew2">{{Cite web |url=http://stupiddope.com/2014/02/11/dj-whoo-kid-dj-skee-dj-mlks-sxew-vol-1-the-grand-hustle-mixtape-new-music/ |title=DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee & DJ MLK's 'SXEW Vol.1: The Grand Hustle' Mixtape – New Music |date=11 February 2014 |website=Stupiddope.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004190139/https://stupiddope.com/2014/02/11/dj-whoo-kid-dj-skee-dj-mlks-sxew-vol-1-the-grand-hustle-mixtape-new-music/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="sxew3">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/02/ti-hell-you-sayin-iggy-azalea |title=T.I. Taps Iggy Azalea & Travis Scott for "Hell You Sayin'" |website=Fuse.tv |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705050101/http://www.fuse.tv/2014/02/ti-hell-you-sayin-iggy-azalea |archive-date=5 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The mixtape features appearances from T.I., Young Dro, Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea and Doe B, the latter of which is featured on a song with T.I. and American rapper Raekwon, titled "I Wanna Know".<ref name="sxew" /><ref name="sxew2" /><ref name="sxew3" />
In an August 2014 interview with MTV, T.I. revealed plans to release the Grand Hustle compilation, which is tentatively due in December, following ''Paperwork'': "What's holding up the ''Hustle Gang'' project is that we have some new additions to the mix, and we didn't wanna put out the project out without including or allowing those new additions to be part of it. Maybe we'll do a stroke of midnight release on New Years. We did that with ''F**k Da City Up'' and it did well, so maybe we'll try that again."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/08/15/ti-readies-paperwork-single-with-pharrell/ |title=T.I. Readies 'Paperwork' Single with Pharrell |website=Rap-up.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004040211/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/08/15/ti-readies-paperwork-single-with-pharrell/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 19, 2014, the label released the second installment to the ''G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die)'' series.<ref name="gdod2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-2-mixtape.646564.html |title=Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D. II // Free Mixtape |date=2014-09-19 |website=DatPiff |publisher=Idle Media Inc. |access-date=2014-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920211238/http://www.datpiff.com/Hustle-Gang-GDOD-2-mixtape.646564.html |archive-date=2014-09-20 |url-status=live }}</ref> Aside from Grand Hustle recording artists, the mixtape features additional appearances from Iggy Azalea, Meek Mill, Young Thug, Troy Ave, Watch The Duck, Yo Gotti, Trey Songz and Rich Homie Quan, among others.<ref name="gdod2" />
In March 2015, it was announced the OMG Girlz, the musical trio that included T.I.'s stepdaughter Zonnique, was officially disestablished.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ti-daughter-omg-girlz-breaks-up-6502004/ |title=T.I.'s Daughter's Group, OMG Girlz, Breaks Up |website=Billboard.com |date=13 March 2015 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917140907/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6502004/ti-daughter-omg-girlz-breaks-up |archive-date=17 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2015, D.O.P.E. member Spodee, announced he was no longer under Grand Hustle; during an interview he stated "Everybody know I was a loyal guy with Grand Hustle and Tip. And, you know, it's no bad blood. I'm not mad at Tip or anything like that, but I have the potential to be bigger than Tip or if not, just as big. So it was time, man. I outgrew that. [I was with Grand Hustle] for too long. Six years."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35077/title.t-i-responds-to-spodees-comments-about-outgrowing-grand-hustle-records |title=T.I. Responds To Spodee's Comments About Outgrowing Grand Hustle Records |website=Hiphopdx.com |date=14 August 2015 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085842/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35077/title.t-i-responds-to-spodees-comments-about-outgrowing-grand-hustle-records |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In September 2015, Travis Scott released his debut studio album ''Rodeo'', under Grand Hustle and Epic Records. The album was supported by two singles, "3500" and "Antidote", the latter of which reached number 16 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales over 1,000,000 digital downloads. In July 2016, Grand Hustle released a song under the namesake Hustle Gang, titled "40 Acres", featuring T.I. alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers RaRa and Rossi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/585413-hustle-gang-40-acres-feat-rossi-rara-and-ti-new-song |title=Hustle Gang – 40 Acres Feat. Rossi, RaRa & T.I. |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=4 July 2016 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085859/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-40-acres-feat-rossi-rara-and-ti-new-song.1970460.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On September 19, 2016, Grand Hustle released the compilation ''H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang)'', featuring guest appearances from Young Thug, Chocolate Droppa, Future, Migos, B.o.B, London Jae, Young Dro, Trae tha Truth, Lotto Savage, Shad da God, Kap G and more.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-hgoe-hustle-gang-over-errrrythang-new-mixtape.116553.html |title=Hustle Gang – H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang) |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=19 September 2016 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085225/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-hgoe-hustle-gang-over-errrrythang-new-mixtape.116553.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===2017–present: ''We Want Smoke''=== On March 15, 2017, T.I. announced the Hustle Gang concert tour. The tour began on April 26 in Mobile, Alabama, going through 36 shows across the country before they wrapped up on June 11 in Jacksonville, Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ti-announces-hustle-gang-tour-news.30123.html |title=T.I. Announces "Hustle Gang" Tour |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=15 March 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085829/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ti-announces-hustle-gang-tour-news.30123.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ti-hustle-gang-tour-dates-7727869/ |title=T.I. Reveals Dates For Hustle Gang Tour |magazine=Billboard |date=16 March 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920090036/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7727869/ti-hustle-gang-tour-dates |archive-date=20 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On June 28, 2017, a song titled "Game 7" was released as the first single from Grand Hustle's compilation album ''We Want Smoke''. The song features verses from T.I., RaRa and Rossi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/595773-hustle-gang-game-7-new-song |title=Hustle Gang – Game 7 |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=28 June 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909232722/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-game-7-new-song.1974785.html |archive-date=9 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/tip-t-i-harris-releases-debut-hustle-gang-single-game-7-ft-rara-and-brandon-rossi/ |title=Tip "T.I." Harris Releases Debut Hustle Gang Single, Game 7, Ft. RaRa and Brandon Rossi | Hip Hop Weekly |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629054909/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/tip-t-i-harris-releases-debut-hustle-gang-single-game-7-ft-rara-and-brandon-rossi/ |archive-date=2017-06-29 |access-date=2017-07-07}}</ref> The album's second single "Do No Wrong", was released in July and features verses from GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro and T.I.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/596732-hustle-gang-do-no-wrong-feat-gfmbryyce-young-dro-and-ti-new-song |title=Hustle Gang – Do No Wrong Feat. GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro & T.I. |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=27 July 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909095906/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-do-no-wrong-feat-gfmbryyce-young-dro-and-ti-new-song.1975162.html |archive-date=9 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album's third single "Friends", was released with an accompanying music video, on September 8.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/friends-feat-t-i-rara-brandon-rossi-tokyo-jetz-trae/1278043248?i=1278043255 |title="Friends (feat. T.I., Rara, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro)" from Friends (feat. T.I., Rara, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro) – Single by Hustle Gang on iTunes |website=iTunes |date=8 September 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010152301/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/friends-feat-t-i-rara-brandon-rossi-tokyo-jetz-trae/id1278043248?i=1278043255 |archive-date=10 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bet.com/video/bet-jams/2017/music-videos/hustle-gang-friends.html |title=Hustle Gang Premieres New Video 'Friends' |website=BET.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910125253/http://www.bet.com/video/bet-jams/2017/music-videos/hustle-gang-friends.html |archive-date=10 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "Friends" features Hustle Gang rappers T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/67109-hustle-gang-drop-off-a-new-video-for-friends-new-video |title=Hustle Gang Drop Off A New Video For "Friends" |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=9 September 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003041724/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-drop-off-a-new-video-for-friends-new-video.42654.html |archive-date=3 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Notable artists == === Current === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! Act ! Year <br />signed ! Releases <br />under the label ! Notes |- |T.I.<br /><small>(Grand Hustle, Roc Nation)</small> |style="text-align:center;"|2003 |style="text-align:center;"|15 |Founder CEO<br />member of PSC, member of Bankroll Mafia |- |Big Kuntry King<br /><small>(Grand Hustle, Bread Box Muzik)</small> |style="text-align:center;"|2003 |style="text-align:center;"| 1 |Member of PSC |- |Jay Burna<br /><small>(Grand Hustle, Black Congress Music Group)</small> |rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2021 |style="text-align:center;" |— | |- |Mitchelle'l<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://v103.cbslocal.com/2012/08/05/grand-hustle-welcomes-new-artist-mitchellel/ |title=GRAND HUSTLE WELCOMES NEW ARTIST, MITCHELLE'L |date=2012-08-05 |publisher=V-103 |access-date=2013-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305090131/http://v103.cbslocal.com/2012/08/05/grand-hustle-welcomes-new-artist-mitchellel/ |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2007 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |PSC |style="text-align:center;"|2003 |style="text-align:center;"|1 | |- |Ricco Barrino<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2010-07-13 |title=Grand Hustle's Next Generation: Ricco Barrino |url=http://www.thefader.com/2010/07/13/grand-hustles-next-generation-ricco-barrino/ |magazine=The Fader |access-date=2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530020058/http://www.thefader.com/2010/07/13/grand-hustles-next-generation-ricco-barrino/ |archive-date=2016-05-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2007 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |Trae tha Truth<ref name="Rap-Up" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/744446/ti-signs-trae-tha-truth-to-grand-hustle.jhtml |title=T.I. Signs Trae Tha Truth To Grand Hustle |date=2012-03-01 |publisher=MTV |access-date=2012-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312041727/http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/744446/ti-signs-trae-tha-truth-to-grand-hustle.jhtml |archive-date=2014-03-12 |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><small>(Grand Hustle, ABN, Empire)</small> |style="text-align:center;"|2012 |style="text-align:center;"|5 |Vice president<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://swaysuniverse.com/trae-tha-truth-named-vice-president-of-t-i-s-grand-hustle-ent/ |title=Trae Tha Truth Named Vice President of T.I.'s Grand Hustle Ent. |publisher=Sways Universe |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905182858/http://swaysuniverse.com/trae-tha-truth-named-vice-president-of-t-i-s-grand-hustle-ent/ |archive-date=5 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Young Dro<br /><small>(Grand Hustle, Entertainment One)</small> |style="text-align:center;"|2004 |style="text-align:center;"|3 | |}
=== Former === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! Act ! Years <br />on the label ! Releases <br />under the label ! Notes |- |8Ball & MJG<ref name="8ballmjg" /> |style="text-align:center;"|2008–2010 |style="text-align:center;"| 1 | |- |<!--Do not remove B.G., he was signed to the label as he states himself in the references. -->B.G.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10332/title.bg-to-leave-grand-hustle-records|title=B.G. To Leave Grand Hustle Records|website=Hiphopdx.com|date=24 December 2009|accessdate=3 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15314/title.bg-describes-relationship-with-grand-hustle-says-hes-pushing-for-hot-boyz-album|title=B.G. Describes Relationship With Grand Hustle, Says He's Pushing For Hot Boyz Album|website=Hiphopdx.com|date=26 May 2011|accessdate=3 October 2017}}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2007–2009 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |B.o.B<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bob-the-adventures-of-bobby-ray-10th-anniversary-interview-9373896/|title=The Many Lives of B.o.B: Rap's Shooting Star, 10 Years Later|magazine=Billboard|date=8 May 2020}}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2008–2017 |style="text-align:center;"|5 | |- |Chip<ref name="Rap-Up" /><ref name="3LittleDigs" /> |style="text-align:center;"|2012–2014 |style="text-align:center;"|1 | |- |Diamond |style="text-align:center;"|2008–2012 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |DJ Drama<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tattletailzz.com/dj-drama-leaves-grand-hustle/ |title=DJ Drama leaves Grand Hustle – Tattle Tailzz |date=18 June 2011 |website=Tattletailzz.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904020540/http://tattletailzz.com/dj-drama-leaves-grand-hustle/ |archive-date=4 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2006–2011 | style="text-align:center;" |2 |Former in-house disc jockey |- |Governor<ref name="governor" /> |style="text-align:center;"|2005–2008 |style="text-align:center;"|1 | |- |Killer Mike<ref name="killermike" /> |style="text-align:center;"|2008–2012 |style="text-align:center;"|1 | |- |Meek Mill<ref name="grandhustle" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-F2Rjmp5Uo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/T-F2Rjmp5Uo |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=T.I. Talks Signing Meek Mills I The Juice |last=Billboard |date=28 November 2011 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=3 October 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2008–2012 | style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |OMG<ref name="hiphopdxazalea" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wetpaint.com/urban/articles/2015-03-13-tiny-harriss-omg-girlz-split |title=Urban Archives – Wetpaint |website=Wetpaint.com |date=13 March 2015 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316091845/http://www.wetpaint.com/urban/articles/2015-03-13-tiny-harriss-omg-girlz-split |archive-date=16 March 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2010–2015 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |Rich Kids<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2009/07/24/rich-kids-money-swag-mixtape/ |title=Rich Kids, Money Swag Mixtape |website=Thefader.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702114324/http://www.thefader.com/2009/07/24/rich-kids-money-swag-mixtape/ |archive-date=2 July 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rapswag.com/2014/12/16/video-rich-kidz-discuss-grand-hustle-mentorship-new-deal-columbia-records/ |title=Video: Rich Kidz Discuss Grand Hustle Mentorship, New Deal With Columbia Records & More – Rap Swagger |date=16 December 2014 |website=Rapswag.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123053458/http://www.rapswag.com/2014/12/16/video-rich-kidz-discuss-grand-hustle-mentorship-new-deal-columbia-records/ |archive-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|2009–2011 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |Travis Scott |2013–2020 |4 | |- |Yung L.A.<ref name="ak1"/> |style="text-align:center;"|2007–2011 |style="text-align:center;"|— | |- |}
==Publishing deals== Throughout the years, Grand Hustle Records has signed multiple artists (often in their respective early careers) to publishing deals. The following list documents notable artists who had signed such a contract at one point or another.
* Iggy Azalea<ref name="hiphopdxazalea">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20199/title.iggy-azalea-speaks-on-choosing-grand-hustle-over-interscope-hip-hop-in-australia-more |title=Iggy Azalea Speaks On Choosing Grand Hustle Over Interscope, Hip Hop In Australia & More |website=Hiphopdx.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528122845/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20199/title.iggy-azalea-speaks-on-choosing-grand-hustle-over-interscope-hip-hop-in-australia-more |archive-date=28 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/04/23/iggy-azalea-signs-deal-with-island-records/ |title=Iggy Azalea Signs Deal With Island Records |date=2013-04-23 |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527164537/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/04/23/iggy-azalea-signs-deal-with-island-records |archive-date=2013-05-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hiphopwired.com/2014/04/02/7-things-learned-breakfast-club-iggy-azalea-interview-photos/7/ |title=The Top 6 Things We Learned From ''The Breakfast Club'' Iggy Azalea Interview [PHOTOS] |website=Hiphopwired.com |date=2 April 2014 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110627/http://hiphopwired.com/2014/04/02/7-things-learned-breakfast-club-iggy-azalea-interview-photos/7/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/article/96aiha/iggy-azalea-signs-to-island-def-jam |title=Iggy Azalea Signs to Island Def Jam |website=Bet.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004040344/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/04/23/iggy-azalea-signs-to-island-def-jam.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/38055-iggy-azalea-surprised-ti-thinks-shes-slowing-him-down-news |title=Iggy Azalea Surprised T.I. Thinks She's "Slowing [Him] Down" |website=Hotnewhiphop.com= |date=17 September 2015 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085902/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/iggy-azalea-surprised-ti-thinks-shes-slowing-him-down-news.17648.html |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ti-sets-record-straight-he-still-works-with-iggy-azalea_55fc7f9ce4b08820d918b663 |title=Black News, Entertainment, Style and Culture – HuffPost Black Voices |website=Huffingtonpost.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921050509/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ti-sets-record-straight-he-still-works-with-iggy-azalea_55fc7f9ce4b08820d918b663 |archive-date=21 September 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sohh.com/update-iggy-azalea-clears-the-air-heres-the-deal-im-still-signed-to-t-i/?doing_wp_cron=1442695134.0016269683837890625000 |title=UPDATE: Iggy Azalea Clears The Air: "Here's The Deal, I'm Still Signed To T.I." – SOHH.com |date=17 September 2015 |website=Sohh.com |access-date=3 October 2017}}</ref> * Kris Stephens<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rollingout.com/music/artist-interviews/grand-hustles-newest-artist-kris-stephens-talks-new-single/ |title=Grand Hustles newest artist Kris Stephens talks new single |date=2013-06-15 |publisher=Rollingout.com |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618195039/http://rollingout.com/music/artist-interviews/grand-hustles-newest-artist-kris-stephens-talks-new-single/ |archive-date=2013-06-18 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Spot<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://theboombox.com/black-music-month-2012-new-rappers/ |title=Black Music Month 2012: 10 Rising Rappers Including Lee Mazin, Ca$h Out & More |website=The Boombox |date=11 June 2012 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908112158/http://theboombox.com/black-music-month-2012-new-rappers/ |archive-date=8 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://vimeo.com/24517598 |title=Memorial Day Weekend With DJ Drama & Grand Hustle's Spot |website=Vimeo |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706021131/http://vimeo.com/24517598 |archive-date=6 July 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Branches== === Hustle Gang === {{Anchor|Hustle Gang}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Hustle Gang | years_active = 2013–present | label = {{hlist|Roc Nation|Defiant|Grand Hustle}} | website = {{URL|www.hstlgng32.com/}} | current_members = {{ubl|Shad da God|Spodee|T.I.|Tokyo Jetz|Trae tha Truth|Young Dro|Yung Booke}} | past_members = {{ubl|B.o.B|Iggy Azalea|Doe B (deceased)|RaRa (deceased)}}}} '''Hustle Gang''' is an American hip hop collective composed of signees of Grand Hustle, introduced in 2013. The group's debut LP, ''GDOD: Get Dough or Die'' was released the same year and co-released by record label Be Music. The group's 2017 releases were distributed by Roc Nation.
=== Smash Factory === {{Anchor|Smash Factory}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Smash Factory | label = Grand Hustle | years_active = 2009–present | current_members = T.I.<br />Lamar "Mars" Edwards<br />C Gutta }} Smash Factory was a production team composed of T.I., and Grand Hustle in-house producers, Lamar Edwards (known as Mars or MyGuyMars) and C Gutta (also known as Lil' C). The group has produced for the likes of Nelly and Young Dro.<ref>[http://trackhustle.ning.com/m/blogpost?id=2214757%3ABlogPost%3A30340] {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
== In-house producers == Grand Hustle Records has a production wing, which serves as a group of in-house producers for the label.
===Current=== * Aldrin "DJ Toomp" Davis – known for producing T.I.'s hit singles "24's", "Be Easy", "U Don't Know Me" and "What You Know". * Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn – known for producing Young Dro's "Shoulder Lean" and "Rubberband Banks", Young Jeezy's "My Hood" and T.I.'s "Wit Me".<ref name=MySpace/> * Lamar "Mars" Edwards – a member of production team 1500 or Nothin', known for producing Asher Roth's "G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)" and T.I.'s "Love This Life", among other songs from prominent artists.<ref name="smashfactory">{{Cite web |url=http://trackhustle.com/profiles/blogs/ti-explains-smash-factory |title=T.I. EXPLAINS SMASH FACTORY MUSIC PRODUCTION TEAM |date=October 18, 2011 |website=Trackhustle.com|access-date=March 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702050103/http://trackhustle.com/profiles/blogs/ti-explains-smash-factory |archive-date=July 2, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Former=== * DJ Drama (2006–2011) – former resident disc jockey for the label * Nard & B (2007–2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/12/28/nard-and-b-interview-future-beat-construction|title=Meet Nard & B, The Atlanta Producers Who Get Your Favorite Rappers In Their Feelings|website=The FADER}}</ref> – production duo composed of Bernard "Nard" Rosser and Brandon "B" Rackley. Known for producing several songs, including Yung L.A.'s "Futuristic Love (Elroy)", Slim Thug's "So High", and co-producing Maino's "All the Above", with high-profile producer Just Blaze.<ref name="MySpace">MySpace. [http://www.myspace.com/grandhustlemusic List Of Artists] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091210043728/http://www.myspace.com/grandhustlemusic |date=2009-12-10 }} ''Grand Hustle Official MySpace''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/454907-exclusive-interview-grand-hustle-production-duo-nard-and-b-news |title=Exclusive Interview: Grand Hustle Production Duo Nard and B |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=16 May 2012 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504114559/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/exclusive-interview-grand-hustle-production-duo-nard-and-b-news.2019.html |archive-date=4 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Notable personnel== ===Current=== * Clifford "Tip" Harris, Jr. – chief executive officer (CEO) * Jason Geter – co-CEO, president<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1178126/exclusive-jason-geter-of-tis-grand-hustle-records-denies-label-is-being |title=Exclusive: Jason Geter of T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records Denies Label Is Being 'Dismantled' |website=Billboard.com |date=28 April 2011 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505063437/https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1178126/exclusive-jason-geter-of-tis-grand-hustle-records-denies-label-is-being |archive-date=5 May 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> *Doug Peterson – VP of artists and repertoire (A&R)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9JucyE3kg |title=Grand Hustle A&R Doug Peterson Response to Flyer Gang |last=Flyer Gang |date=1 April 2013 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511041257/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9JucyE3kg |archive-date=11 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Hannah Kang – general manager<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/04/12/q-a-grand-hustle-general-manager-hannah-kang-talks.html |title=Q&A: Grand Hustle General Manager Hannah Kang talks Atlanta, Barry Weiss, promoting |website=Bizjournals.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901072307/https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/04/12/q-a-grand-hustle-general-manager-hannah-kang-talks.html |archive-date=1 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Former=== * Trae tha Truth – vice president (VP)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2017/02/03/trae-tha-truth-named-vp-tis-grand-hustle-label/ |title=Trae Tha Truth Named VP of T.I.'s Grand Hustle Label |date=3 February 2017 |website=Ballerstaus.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085219/https://www.ballerstatus.com/2017/02/03/trae-tha-truth-named-vp-tis-grand-hustle-label/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Discography== * All releases distributed by Atlantic Records until December 2012, unless otherwise noted.
===Studio albums=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- !Artist !Album !class="unsortable" |Details |- |T.I. |''Trap Muzik'' | * Released: August 19, 2003 * Chart position: 4 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |T.I. |''Urban Legend'' | * Released: November 30, 2004 * Chart position: 7 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |PSC |''25 to Life'' | * Released: September 20, 2005 * Chart position: 10 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |T.I. |''King'' | * Released: March 28, 2006 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: 2× Platinum |- |Young Dro |''Best Thang Smokin''' | * Released: August 29, 2006 * Chart position: 3 U.S. * RIAA certification: Gold |- |Governor |''Son of Pain'' | * Released: September 12, 2006 * Chart position: – * RIAA certification: – |- |T.I. |''T.I. vs. T.I.P.'' | * Released: July 3, 2007 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: 2× Platinum |- |DJ Drama |''Gangsta Grillz: The Album'' | * Released: December 4, 2007 * Chart position: 26 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |T.I. |''Paper Trail'' | * Released: September 30, 2008 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: 4× Platinum |- |Big Kuntry King |''My Turn to Eat'' | * Released: September 30, 2008 * Chart position: 98 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |DJ Drama |''Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)''<ref name="Drama">[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607991/20090327/dj_drama.jhtml MTV.com – Atlanta's DJ Drama Brings 'A Different Flavor' On Gangsta Grillz II] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330010536/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607991/20090327/dj_drama.jhtml |date=2009-03-30 }} Accessed March 27, 2009.</ref> | * Released: May 19, 2009 * Chart position: 26 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |B.o.B |''B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray''<br /><small>(released with Rebel Rock)</small> | * Released: April 27, 2010 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: 2× Platinum |- |8Ball & MJG |''Ten Toes Down''<br /><small>(released with E1)</small> | * Released: May 4, 2010 * Chart position: 36 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |T.I. |''No Mercy'' | * Released: December 7, 2010 * Chart position: 4 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |Killer Mike |''PL3DGE''<br /><small>(released with SMC)</small> | * Released: May 17, 2011 * Chart position: 115 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |B.o.B |''Strange Clouds''<br /><small>(released with Rebel Rock)</small> | * Released: May 1, 2012 * Chart position: 5 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |T.I. |''Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head'' | * Released: December 18, 2012 * Chart position: 2 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |Young Dro |''High Times''<br /><small>(released with eOne and Atlantic)</small> | * Released: October 15, 2013<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/young-dro-reveals-high-times-cover-art/ |title=UPDATE: Young Dro Reveals 'High Times' Cover Art & Track List – XXL |date=2013-09-30 |publisher=Xxlmag.com |access-date=2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012053420/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/young-dro-reveals-high-times-cover-art/ |archive-date=2013-10-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Chart position: 57 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |B.o.B |''Underground Luxury''<br /><small>(released with Rebel Rock and Atlantic)</small> | * Released: December 17, 2013 * Chart position: 22 U.S. * RIAA certification: Gold |- |T.I. |''Paperwork''<br /><small>(released with Columbia)</small> | * Released: October 21, 2014 * Chart position: 2 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |Trae tha Truth |''Tha Truth''<br /><small>(released with ABN and Empire)</small> | * Released: July 24, 2015 * Chart position: 165 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |Travis Scott |''Rodeo''<br /><small>(released with Epic)</small> | * Released: September 4, 2015 * Chart position: 3 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |Young Dro |''Da Reality Show''<br /><small>(released with eOne)</small> | * Released: September 18, 2015 * Chart position: – * RIAA certification: – |- |Trae tha Truth |''Tha Truth, Pt. 2''<br /><small>(released with ABN and Empire)</small> | * Released: February 5, 2016 * Chart position: – * RIAA certification: – |- |Travis Scott |''Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight''<br /><small>(released with Epic)</small> | * Released: September 2, 2016 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: Platinum |- |Trae tha Truth |''Tha Truth, Pt. 3''<br /><small>(released with ABN and Empire)</small> | * Released: July 21, 2017 * Chart position: – * RIAA certification: – |- |Huncho Jack<br />(Travis Scott & Quavo) |''Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho''<br /><small>(released with Epic, Cactus Jack, Quality Control, Capitol and Motown)</small> | * Released: December 21, 2017 * Chart position: 3 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |Travis Scott |''Astroworld''<br /><small>(released with Epic and Cactus Jack)</small> | * Released: August 5, 2018 * Chart position: 1 U.S. * RIAA certification: 3× Platinum |- |Tokyo Jetz |''Bonafide''<br /><small>(released with Empire)</small> | * Released: September 30, 2018<ref>{{Citation|title=Bonafide by Tokyo Jetz|date=30 September 2018|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonafide/1435633202|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019160340/https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonafide/1435633202|archive-date=2019-10-19|url-status=live}}</ref> * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |T.I. |''Dime Trap''<br /><small>(released with Epic)</small> | * Released: October 5, 2018 * Chart position: 13 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |T.I. |''The L.I.B.R.A.''<br /><small>(released with Empire)</small> | * Released: October 16, 2020 * Chart position: 18 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |Tokyo Jetz |''Cancel Culture''<br /><small>(released with Empire)</small> | * Released: March 19, 2021 * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |}
===Compilation albums=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- !Artist !Album !class="unsortable" |Details |- |Various artists |''Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Hustle & Flow'' | * Released: July 12, 2005 * Soundtrack * Chart position: 30 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |Various artists |''Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4'' | * Released: December 19, 2006 * Compilation * RIAA certification: – |- |Various artists |''SXEW Vol. 1: The Grand Hustle'' | * Released: February 11, 2014 * Compilation/mixtape * Format: Free download |- |Various artists |''G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die)'' | * Released: May 7, 2013 * Compilation/mixtape * Format: Free download |- |Various artists |''G.D.O.D. II'' | * Released: September 19, 2014 * Compilation/mixtape * Format: Free download |- |B.o.B |''Psycadelik Thoughtz''<br /><small>(released with Rebel Rock and Atlantic)</small> | * Released: August 14, 2015 * Chart position: 97 U.S. * RIAA certification: – |- |Various artists |''H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang)'' | * Released: September 19, 2016 * Compilation/mixtape * Format: Free download |- |T.I. |''Us or Else: Letter to the System''<br /><small>(released with Roc Nation)</small> | * Released: December 16, 2016 * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |Various artists |''We Want Smoke''<br /><small>(released with Roc Nation)</small> | * Released: October 13, 2017 * Compilation * Chart position: – * RIAA certification: – |- |}
===EPs=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- !Artist !Album !class="unsortable" |Details |- |T.I. | ''A King of Oneself'' | * Released: September 30, 2008 * Chart position: 128 U.S. |- |T.I. | ''Paper Trail: Case Closed'' | * Released: August 28, 2009 <small>(UK)</small> * Chart position: 150 U.S. |- |Iggy Azalea |''Glory'' | * Released: July 30, 2012 |- |T.I. |''Da' Nic''<br /><small>(released with Kings Inc. and Empire)</small> | * Released: September 11, 2015 * Chart position: 22 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |T.I. |''Us or Else''<br />{{small|(released with Roc Nation)}} | * Released: September 23, 2016 * Chart position: 175 U.S. * RIAA certification: |- |RaRa |''I Am What I Am''<br />{{small|(released with Empire)}} | * Released: March 10, 2017<ref>{{Citation|title=I Am What I Am by RARA|date=10 March 2017|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-am-what-i-am/1213671609|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715072052/https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-am-what-i-am/1213671609|archive-date=2019-07-15|url-status=live}}</ref> * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |Yung Booke |''Heartbreak 6.0''<br />{{small|(released with Unos / Hustle Gang)}} | * Released: May 23, 2018<ref>{{Citation|title=HeartBreak 6.0 by Yung Booke|date=23 May 2018|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/heartbreak-6-0/1386768384|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref> * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |Translee |''Freedom Summer''<br />{{small|(released with Digital Native Culture)}} | * Released: August 28, 2018<ref>{{Citation|title=Freedom Summer by Translee|date=28 August 2018|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/freedom-summer/1434343374|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref> * Chart position: * RIAA certification: |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|www.grandhustlegang.com}}
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