Grand Hustle Records#Branches

Due to the poor commercial reception of his debut album, I'm Serious, T.I. was released from his Arista Records contract.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. He then formed Grand Hustle Entertainment and began releasing several mixtapes, with the assistance of DJ Drama. 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 joint venture deal with Atlantic Records.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }} He was sentenced to three years in prison.{{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 }}

In 2005, fellow Bankhead-based rapper Alfamega signed a deal with Grand Hustle Records. 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".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. 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. After appearing on several of DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz mixtapes, Governor later released his Grand Hustle debut Son of Pain, in September 2006.

By early 2006, T.I. had signed fellow Bankhead-based rapper Young Dro, to the label. Young Dro released the single "Shoulder Lean" in the summer of 2006. It had heavy rotation on BET and MTV2, and its cellular phone ringtone sold over 500,000 units. The single is featured on Dro's major-label debut Best Thang Smokin', released in late August the same year.{{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}} 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 $quad Click (P$C), released in their early careers.{{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 }}{{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 }}

On October 13, 2007, federal authorities arrested T.I. four hours before the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.{{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 }} 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.{{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}}{{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}}

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.{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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.{{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 }} 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.{{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}}[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.

In 2008, P$C member AK, also known as AK the Razorman, began to express his discontent with the label and his longtime friend T.I.:{{Cite web |url=http://raptalk.net/website/content/view/713/56/ |title=AK (P$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}} 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.{{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}} In May 2009, T.I. dropped rapper Alfamega, who signed in 2005, after reports surfaced of his past as a DEA informant.{{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}} A short-lived feud between the two later embroiled, with Alfamega releasing a diss track titled "Greenlight", in March 2010.{{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}}

On September 1, 2010, T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, were arrested on drug charges in Los Angeles.{{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 }} 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 a convicted felon, namely his P$C cohort C-Rod.{{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 }} However, on October 25, the drug charges against T.I. were dropped.{{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 }} On November 1, T.I. reported back to the Forrest City Federal Facility to serve his 11-month sentence.{{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 }} His date of release was set to be September 29, 2011.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }} RIAA certified No Mercy Gold, with over 500,000 copies sold.

In 2011, T.I. signed his youngest brother Bryce Harris, better known by his stage name GFM Bryyce.{{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 }} In December 2011 The OMG Girlz were signed to Interscope Records via Grand Hustle/Pretty Hustle. In late 2011, Grand Hustle solo artists Shad da God, Spodee and Yung Booke, came together to form the hip hop group D.O.P.E. (an acronym for Destroying Other People's Egos). D.O.P.E.'s first notable song, titled "Harry Potter" and produced by Hit-Boy, was included on T.I.'s fifth solo mixtape, Fuck da City Up, which was released January 1, 2012.{{Cite web |url=http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/2012/03/download-grand-hustle-presents-dope-mixtape/ |title=Grand Hustle Presents D.O.P.E. Mixtape |date=2 March 2012 |website=Uproxx.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928185201/http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/2012/03/download-grand-hustle-presents-dope-mixtape/ |archive-date=28 September 2015 |url-status=live }} On March 1, 2012, T.I. revealed he signed rappers Iggy Azalea, Chip and Trae tha Truth, to Grand Hustle Records.{{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 }}{{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}} 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.{{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 }} The EP was released on July 30, 2012.{{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 }} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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 }} In early January 2013, B.o.B announced an upcoming Grand Hustle compilation album titled Hustle Gang.{{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}}{{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 }}

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.{{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 }} 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. 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.

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.{{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 }}{{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}} The music video for "Memories Back Then", directed by Philly Fly Boy, was released April 22, 2013.{{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 }} The song was then officially released via iTunes the next day.{{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 }} 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.{{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}} On April 19, 2013, T.I. formally introduced GOOD Music producer Travis Scott and Grammy Award winning songwriter Kris Stephens, as Grand Hustle signees.{{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 }}{{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}} On April 28, a release date for the mixtape would later be announced to be May 7, 2013.{{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 }} 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).{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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 }} "Problems", "Poppin' 4 Sum",{{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}} "Kemosabe",{{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}} and "Here I Go" were released as singles from the mixtape over the following months.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }}

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.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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 }} 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".

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."{{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 }} On September 19, 2014, the label released the second installment to the G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die) series.{{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 }} 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.

In March 2015, it was announced the OMG Girlz, the musical trio that included T.I.'s stepdaughter, was officially disestablished.{{Cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6502004/ti-daughter-omg-girlz-breaks-up |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 }} 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."{{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 }} In response, T.I. commented "As we all go about our business and pleasure on this fine day today, allow me to remind you of two former young hopeful Grand Hustlers, who thought going against the glory and good graces of [the family] might be more beneficial to their campaign", referring to Yung L.A. and DG Yola.{{Cite web |url=http://allhiphop.com/2015/08/14/t-i-calls-out-past-grand-hustle-affiliates-disloyalty-to-warn-spodee/ |title=T.I. Calls Out Past Grand Hustle Affiliates' Disloyalty To Warn Spodee – Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos – Allhiphop |last=AllHipHop |website=Allhiphop.com |date=14 August 2015 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035129/http://allhiphop.com/2015/08/14/t-i-calls-out-past-grand-hustle-affiliates-disloyalty-to-warn-spodee/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}

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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-40-acres-feat-rossi-rara-and-ti-new-song.1970460.html |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 }}

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.{{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=live }}

In April 2017, American rappers Tokyo Jetz, RaRa, Translee and London Jae, were all revealed to be new members of the Grand Hustle roster.{{Cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2017/04/13/t-i-young-dro-and-the-hustle-gang-family-give-fans-a-sneak-preview-of-new-music-in-atl-pics/ |title=T.I., Young Dro and the Hustle Gang Family Give Fans a Sneak Preview of New Music in ATL [Pics] – The Source |date=13 April 2017 |website=Thesource.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035811/http://thesource.com/2017/04/13/t-i-young-dro-and-the-hustle-gang-family-give-fans-a-sneak-preview-of-new-music-in-atl-pics/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live }}

On March 15, 2017, T.I. announced the Hustle Gang concert tour. The Grand Hustle 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.{{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=live }}{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7727869/ti-hustle-gang-tour-dates |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 }} In late March, Hustle Gang hosted an after-hours brunch and vibe event, at South by Southwest (SXSW), titled the Hustle Gang Experience, to feature the new Hustle Gang roster. T.I.'s son, Domani Harris, performed music from his recently released project Constellation, followed by RaRa with songs such as "FWM" off his debut project I Am What I Am. Tokyo Jetz went on to perform her viral hit "DM", Yung Booke and London Jae performed "H.I.T.V.", and Trae Tha Truth performed records like "Swangin" and new music from T.I.'s forthcoming album.{{Cite web |url=https://bossip.com/1542404/tip-t-i-harris-trae-tha-truth-hustle-gang-shut-down-sxsw-with-after-hours-showcase-and-brunch-event/ |title=Tip "T.I." Harris, Trae Tha Truth & Hustle Gang Shut Down SXSW with After Hours Showcase and Brunch Event |date=21 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035552/https://bossip.com/1542404/tip-t-i-harris-trae-tha-truth-hustle-gang-shut-down-sxsw-with-after-hours-showcase-and-brunch-event/ |archive-date=4 October 2017 |access-date=3 October 2017}}

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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-game-7-new-song.1974785.html |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 }}{{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}} The album's second single "Do No Wrong", was released in July and features verses from GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro and T.I.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-do-no-wrong-feat-gfmbryyce-young-dro-and-ti-new-song.1975162.html |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 }} The album's third single "Friends", was released with an accompanying music video, on September 8.{{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 }}{{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 }} "Friends" features Hustle Gang rappers T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/hustle-gang-drop-off-a-new-video-for-friends-new-video.42654.html |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 }}

In an October 2017 interview with HipHopDX, when asked about Grand Hustle Records' upcoming albums, T.I. answered with: "We Want Smoke is out, and then Translee is coming out on November 27th, and Booke is October 27th, and you can wait until December 18th for mine. Just know that whenever you see The Chief [logo] on the project, it's gonna be absolute pandemonium. It gonna go hamburger."{{Cite web |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.44967/title.interview-t-i-doubles-down-on-trap-music-inventor-tag-talks-hustle-gang-politics |title=Interview: T.I. Doubles Down on Trap Music Inventor Tag; Talks Hustle Gang & Politics |date=22 October 2017 |access-date=2017-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101114416/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.44967/title.interview-t-i-doubles-down-on-trap-music-inventor-tag-talks-hustle-gang-politics |archive-date=2017-11-01 |url-status=live }}

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{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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 }}{{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 }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/iggy-azalea-surprised-ti-thinks-shes-slowing-him-down-news.17648.html |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 }}{{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 }}{{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}}
• Kris Stephens{{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 }}
• Spot{{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 }}{{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 }}
• Zuse{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6u-EnFoDuQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/T6u-EnFoDuQ |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=On The Come Up: Zuse Talks Kingston, Jamaica Origins & Affiliation With T.I. |last=HotNewHipHop |date=11 February 2015 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=3 October 2017}}{{cbignore}}

{{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|B.o.B|Shad da God|Spodee|T.I.|Tokyo Jetz|Trae tha Truth|Young Dro|Yung Booke}}

| past_members = {{ubl|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.

{{Anchor|Smash Factory}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Smash Factory

| label = Grand Hustle

| years_active = 2009–present

| current_members = T.I.
Lamar "Mars" Edwards
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.http://trackhustle.ning.com/m/blogpost?id=2214757%3ABlogPost%3A30340 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

VisionMob is a banner under Grand Hustle in which T.I. directs and or produces music videos.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/ti-what-its-come-to-music-video-1234620647/|title=T.I. Refutes Sexual Assault Allegations in "What It's Come To" Music Video|date=8 June 2021}}{{Cite web|url = https://floridanewstimes.com/ti-is-proud-to-direct-a-new-video-for-his-daughter-zonnique-pullins-check-it-out-here/37182/|title = TI is proud to direct a new video for his daughter Zonnique Pullins – check it out here|date = 2 December 2020|access-date = 20 July 2021|archive-date = 9 July 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184731/https://floridanewstimes.com/ti-is-proud-to-direct-a-new-video-for-his-daughter-zonnique-pullins-check-it-out-here/37182/|url-status = dead}}

Grand Hustle Records also house a production wing, which serves as a group of in-house producers for the label.

• 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".
• DJ MLK – Grand Hustle's resident disc jockey.{{Cite web |url=http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2014/09/04/dj-mlk-talks-tis-new-album-how-he-brought-iggy-azalea-to-grand-hustle |title=DJ MLK talks T.I.'s new album, how he brought Iggy Azalea to Grand Hustle |website=Clatl.com |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009120556/http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2014/09/04/dj-mlk-talks-tis-new-album-how-he-brought-iggy-azalea-to-grand-hustle |archive-date=9 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}
• Keith Mack – known for producing Ludacris' "Act a Fool" and several T.I. tracks, including the 2006 single "Live in the Sky".[http://www.rapindustry.com/production-18.htm] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127014413/http://www.rapindustry.com/production-18.htm|date=2010-11-27}}RapIndustry.com. Accessed April 12, 2009.
• Kevin "Khao" Cates – known for producing T.I.'s hit single "Why You Wanna", among other tracks for T.I. and other popular hip hop artists.
• 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.{{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 }}
• Smash Factory – production team composed of T.I., Lil' C and Mars. They have produced songs such as "I Can't Help It" by T.I., "She's So Fly" by Nelly and "King on Set" by T.I., the latter of which was featured on the More than a Game soundtrack.
• Two Band Geeks – production duo composed of Elliot Stroud and Billy Kang. Production credits include "I Know You Missed Me" by T.I., "Stand Up" by D.O.P.E. and more.{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/TwoBandGeeks |title=Two Band Geeks |website=www.facebook.com |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141206211148/https://www.facebook.com/TwoBandGeeks |archive-date=6 December 2014 |url-status=dead}} Elliot Stroud contributes solo production under the pseudonym 'Everybody Knows Stroud.'
• TrackSlayerz – production duo composed of Dexter "INF" Randall and Demetri "Price" Duncan. Known for producing songs such as T.I.'s "I'm Back", Jim Jones' "Pulling Me Back" and Yung Joc's "Posted at da Store", among others.{{Cite web |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.10840/title.trackslayerz-ink-production-publishing-deals-with-grand-hustle |title=TrackSlayerz Ink Production, Publishing Deals With Grand Hustle |website=Hiphopdx.com |date=16 March 2010 |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524080903/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.10840/title.trackslayerz-ink-production-publishing-deals-with-grand-hustle |archive-date=24 May 2017 |url-status=live }}

• DJ Drama (2006–2011) – former resident disc jockey for the label
• Nard & B (2007–2016){{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}} – 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.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{{Cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/exclusive-interview-grand-hustle-production-duo-nard-and-b-news.2019.html |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 }}

• Clifford "Tip" Harris, Jr. – chief executive officer (CEO)
• Jason Geter – co-CEO, president{{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 }}
• Doug Peterson – VP of artists and repertoire (A&R){{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 }}
• Hannah Kang – general manager{{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 }}
• Inday – marketing promoter
• Joe McLaren – artist development, engineer
• James Miller – marketing director{{Cite web|url=https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2019/08/ti-trap-music-museum-feature|title=T.I's Trap Music Museum and the Preservation of Atlanta's Hip-Hop Legacy|website=daily.redbullmusicacademy.com}}
• Nikeya Gray – operations manager
• Mark Jackson – executive VP of A&R{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/mark-jackson-named-vice-president-head-of-human-re-sources-atlanta-at-human-re-sources/|title=Mark Jackson named Vice President, Head of Human Re Sources, Atlanta, at Human Re Sources|date=April 13, 2022|website=Music Business Worldwide}}
• Vernell Woods – technology director{{cn|date=April 2023}}

• Claybourne Evans Jr. – vice president (VP) (deceased){{Cite web|url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-music-exec-claybourne-evans-jr-has-died|title=Celebration of Life announced for Atlanta music exec Claybourne Evans Jr.|date=March 25, 2023|website=FOX 5 Atlanta}}
• Trae tha Truth – vice president (VP){{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 }}

• All releases distributed by Atlantic Records until December 2012, unless otherwise noted.

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