NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University’s Homecoming Weekend officially got underway Thursday night, October 15, as Atlanta rap legend T.I. took over Skydeck on Broadway for the TSU Homecoming Alumni Black Out 2026.
TSU President Dwayne Tucker, alumni, students, and supporters coming together to celebrate one of Nashville’s most anticipated homecoming weekends, the energy was high from the moment the party got started.
The evening was hosted by 92Q’s own Kenny Smoov, who kept the crowd engaged throughout the night, while DJ C-Wiz held things down on the ones and twos, spinning hit after hit and setting the tone for an unforgettable homecoming celebration.
Once the crowd was warmed up and ready, DJ MLK took the stage and introduced the night’s special guest, T.I., sending the energy inside Skydeck to another level.
The Grammy-winning rapper wasted no time reminding everyone why his catalog remains a staple of Southern hip-hop. Running through hit after hit, the self-proclaimed King of the South turned the venue into a full-blown celebration, with fans singing along and soaking up every moment.
The performance also served as a preview of what fans could expect from T.I. during Friday’s TSU Homecoming pep rally, adding even more excitement to an already packed weekend of festivities.
From the music and alumni reunions to the electric atmosphere inside Skydeck, the TSU Homecoming Alumni Black Out delivered a memorable opening night.
Exclusive Access was on the scene capturing T.I. and the night’s festivities, giving readers an inside look at how Nashville kicked off TSU Homecoming 2026.
And if Thursday night was any indication, the weekend was just getting started.
