In a raw and emotional revelation, Deyjah Harris, daughter of T.I., has opened up about the moment that dramatically altered her relationship with her father.

During a recent interview, Deyjah shared the painful experience of when T.I. took her to a gynecologist to confirm that she was not sexually active, an event that she says left her feeling deeply hurt, embarrassed, and violated.

Deyjah explained that the experience made her feel as though she did not have ownership over her own body.

“It was a violation of my personal space,” Deyjah admitted, adding that the situation made her question her father’s respect for her boundaries. She pointed out the stark contrast between how her father approached her and how he would never consider doing something similar with her brothers, highlighting the double standard that made her feel singled out.

The moment has been a significant source of strain in their relationship, with Deyjah revealing that it’s left a long-lasting emotional impact. “It hurt me,” she said, speaking about the damage it caused to their bond.

“It made me feel embarrassed and like I couldn’t trust him with my personal life.”The public nature of the incident, especially when T.I. openly discussed the situation in interviews, only deepened the emotional toll for Deyjah. She expressed that this act of control over her sexuality has led to a lack of trust in her father, and the sense of autonomy she once had over her body was compromised.

This revelation has sparked a conversation around the control and ownership parents have over their children’s lives, especially when it comes to intimate matters. While T.I. may have thought his actions were protective, the way it impacted Deyjah shows just how deeply such decisions can affect a child’s sense of privacy and self-worth.

Since that incident, Deyjah shared that her relationship with T.I. has been strained, as the incident left her grappling with feelings of embarrassment, hurt, and confusion. Though she hasn’t gone into further detail about their current relationship status, her openness has sparked discussions on the importance of respecting boundaries, especially when it comes to the sensitive subject of a child’s sexual health.

Deyjah’s decision to speak out about the incident reflects a desire to take back control of her narrative and to ensure that others know the emotional consequences of such invasive actions. She continues to advocate for her personal boundaries, proving that despite the pain, she is learning to stand up for herself and her autonomy.

T.I.’s daughter Deyjah Harris breaks down over gynecologist controversy

T.I.’s daughter Deyjah Harris said it was “traumatizing” to learn that her father publicly revealed that he asked her gynecologist to “check her hymen” to confirm she was still a virgin.

“I’m embarrassed, definitely, for sure,” the 19-year-old said on “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle”. “I’m trying to put it in the back of my mind so I’m not really thinking about it. I know it’s not healthy. But I’ve been doing that since I was a child.”

In November, the 39-year-old rapper revealed on the “Ladies Like Us” podcast that he takes his daughter to “yearly trips to the gynecologist to check her hymen.”

“I will say, as of her 18th birthday, her hymen is still intact,” he added.

The family’s VH1 reality show captured the aftermath of T.I.’s comments, and Harris confirmed that her dad has been accompanying her to gynecologist appointments since she was 14 or 15 years old.

“It’s not like I could have said no,” the teen said. “I couldn’t have said no.”

Harris shared that she hadn’t confronted her dad because he “always plays victim” and she “didn’t care to be around him.”

“I don’t want to say I’m kind of looking at him differently because of it, but I don’t know,” she said. “More so, our relationship I’m going to look at it differently.”
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Harris then began crying when asked if this will put a strain on their relationship.

“This situation is just a little traumatizing for me,” she said.

At the time, the reality star unfollowed her father on Instagram following his controversial comments. As of Wednesday, she still does not follow him on social media.

T.I. discussed the backlash on Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk,” claiming that his remarks were “misconstrued” and that the conversation was said in a “joking manner.”

He said of his daughter at the time, “She did have a problem with me talking about it, however. And I understand that. I am incredibly apologetic to her for that. To her. To you, sweet baby Deyjah. Not to any of these other strangers and any of these weirdos who just kinda toss lies around for fun.”