T.I.’s “Dead and Gone” (2009), featuring Justin Timberlake, is a reflective hip-hop ballad about leaving past mistakes behind. Over a somber piano melody and steady beat, T.I. delivers introspective verses about personal growth and loss while Timberlake provides a haunting chorus. The song struck a chord with audiences, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and showcased a mature side of T.I.