TMZ caught up with Tip on the streets of New York on Tuesday night and asked him about his beef with the “212″ rapper, who insulted his wife Tiny on Twitter.

“You can say what you want about me, but if you say something about my family, man, I’ma go at you and I’ma be relentless,” said Tip.

He threatened to get violent if she continues. “I chew your throat off your neck if I need to because I have an oath to honor and respect and maintain the honor and respect and integrity of my family. Anybody that violate that, I’m going.”

While he can handle himself, his family remains off limits. “Just leave me and my family alone,” said Tip. “You got a problem with me, say what you want to say about me. Leave my family out of it.”

Originally posted by QueenBLadyG

He needs help and stability. If someone insulting your family is enough to make you act so childish and animalistic, especially against a obviously angry young woman, seek refuge in a mental hospital.