T.I. Reveals How He Connected Gunna With His Lawyer

The rapper discusses his role in Gunna's legal fight and the aftermath of the plea deal.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:07pm

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In a new episode of his podcast 'expediTIously,' T.I. shared details about a phone call he received from Gunna shortly after the rapper was indicted. T.I. explained that Gunna contacted him while struggling to lock in legal representation, and without hesitation, T.I. directed him to his own attorney, Steve Sadow. However, with hindsight, T.I. admitted he would have handled the conversation differently if he had known how the case would play out, as Gunna's plea deal later sparked intense debate across the music industry.

Why it matters

T.I.'s account highlights how fast decisions made under pressure can reshape careers long after the courtroom doors close. The relationship between Gunna and Young Thug has also been complicated by the plea deal, with Young Thug addressing the rift during a podcast appearance.

The details

T.I. framed the call as a request for guidance at a tense and uncertain time, not as a move to take control of the situation. At that point, Gunna had not been able to connect with attorneys Brian Steel or Drew Findling. The referral happened only days before Gunna turned himself in, making the timing a key detail in how events unfolded. With hindsight, T.I. admitted he would have ensured that Gunna understood the repercussions of his decision, as the plea deal later sparked intense debate across the music industry.

  • Gunna contacted T.I. shortly after being indicted.
  • T.I. referred Gunna to his attorney, Steve Sadow, only days before Gunna turned himself in.

The players

T.I.

A rapper who shared details about a phone call he received from Gunna during the rapper's legal fight.

Gunna

A rapper who was indicted and contacted T.I. for legal representation, leading to T.I. referring him to his own attorney.

Steve Sadow

T.I.'s attorney, whom he referred to Gunna during the rapper's legal troubles.

Brian Steel

An attorney Gunna had not been able to connect with at the time he contacted T.I.

Drew Findling

Another attorney Gunna had not been able to connect with at the time he contacted T.I.

Young Thug

A rapper whose relationship with Gunna has been complicated by Gunna's plea deal.

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What they’re saying

“I received a call from him where he sought my recommendation for a lawyer, and without hesitation, I directed him to my attorney, Steve Sadow.”

— T.I., Rapper (expediTIously podcast)

“I would have ensured that he understood the repercussions of his decision. Agreeing to this plea could lead to public backlash and damage his reputation.”

— T.I., Rapper (expediTIously podcast)

“Even if we were to amass a fortune together, I cannot unsee what transpired between us during our time facing legal issues. We share love for one another, yet our paths have diverged. Sometimes, that's simply the way things unfold.”

— Young Thug (Its Up There podcast)

What’s next

The case continues to echo through the culture, with the relationship between Gunna and Young Thug remaining complicated.

The takeaway

T.I.'s account highlights how quickly decisions made under pressure can have long-lasting consequences, reshaping careers and relationships in the music industry long after the legal proceedings have concluded.