T.I. is mourning the loss of his grandfather, Robert Morgan. According to Tip’s Instagram account, 84-year-old Morgan passed away in late December and was recently laid to rest.  

The Hustle Gang front man posted a dedication to Morgan on Instagram. “RIP to my Granddad ‘Daddy’ da strongest most SOLID man I knew,"  wrote Tip. "Robert Morgan. Taught me how to peep bulls**t, demand respect & stay prepared for anything life could throw at me. I know u my Granddaddy but all da time we spent together make me feel like I'm your third son. You've shown me more than I can express just by being U!!!! A true man's MAN!!! You lived 84 years & provided for 3-4 generations with not 1 complaint, just wisdom, results, and an occasional cussing out every now & then. lol."                   

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He ended the post writing, "WE WILL NEVER FORGET ALL YOU MEANT TO OUR FAMILY!!!! Now U & Mother can finally be together & Rest in Heaven TOGETHER!!!!! We Love U!!!!”

See more of Tip’s tribute to his grandfather below.

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