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T.I. Says His 2019 'Hymen' Comments 'Sucked' and Apologized to Daughter

His apology to his daughter frames the episode as a learning moment about listening in his parenting.

Overview

  • In 2019 T.I. told the Ladies Like Us podcast that he took his then-teen daughter to a gynecologist each year to check her hymen, a remark that drew heavy public criticism.
  • The comments became widely known as 'hymen-gate' and prompted months of backlash that included the daughter reportedly unfollowing him on social media.
  • Footage from the family reality show T.I. and Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle forced the family to relive the episode while filming and extended media attention.
  • In a new interview reported July 11–12, 2026, T.I. called the incident 'sucked,' said he apologized to Deyjah, and said he has learned to listen more as a parent.
  • There are no public details about any further reconciliation, and the episode continues to shape conversations about parental control, bodily autonomy, and how reality TV amplifies personal controversies.