It took a little longer than expected, but Iggy Azalea’s mentor T.I. came to her defense in response to Q-Tip’s ‘History of Hip Hop’ lesson.

If you haven’t already, click here to read how eloquently Q-Tip schooled Iggy on the socio-political origins of the hip-hop movement.

T.I. largely agreed with everything Q-Tip had to say, but also shared his point of view when it comes to Iggy & the hip-hop community.

Get into his response below.

Yes @IGGYAZALEA @QtipTheAbstract all these facts are true. This is useful info to absorb as U find yourself in da midst of several people — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

who U may not share many things in common with besides #HipHop. Understanding the plight assists U in knowing how to accept,respect… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

& live in harmony even without a boatload of similarities. — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

Also what I think my big Bruh kinda left out is that OUR people (blacks in America,& HIPHOP) have had much less qualified White People — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

come along & manipulate our culture for their own pers gain. This lead to an almost incoherent overly defensive, paranoid sense of… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

"All White People Wanna Steal Our Shit" mentality. Now as difficult as this is to believe…. We think all white people who do our shit… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

gotta kiss our ass or we don't like em!!! "Dey shady!!!" (Lol No pun intended) But me knowing U,Eminem,and a handful of other… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

(just so happen to be) white people who were inspired by our culture allowed ME TO SEE, that not all white people out to steal our culture.. — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

There are some that merely wish to contribute to it. And I'd be less than ME if I didn't say that… If WE don't allow u guys the same… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

…rights & respect we KNOW WE DESERVE in other areas of humanity… WE'RE ALL JUST A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES. AND THATS NOT HIP HOP!!!! — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

So in a nutshell, absorb da info…apply it where most useful,and above all KEEP SHINING,FOLLOW YOUR HEART,& STAY TRUE TO WHO U ARE!!! — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

I know u don't deserve all da negative shit that comes your way. But like I've told u before, it just kinda comes wit da territory… — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

when u gain so much positive attn SO FAST! It all balances out. I know u been broke,hungry& disgusted before,so I know u know just like I do — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

It COULD BE A LOT WORSE. If dis all U gotta put up wit/sacrifice to earn our very above average lifestyles…. — T.I. (@Tip) December 22, 2014

This is fine and all, but we would have loved for this to have come from Iggy herself.