T.I. has been tapped to star in the upcoming comedy Identity Theft, which will be released through Universal Pictures.

According to Deadline, the rapper-turned-actor will play a bounty hunter in the film, which also stars Jaston Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. He will hunt down both of the characters as “Bateman’s character becomes an unlikely companion for McCarthy’s character after she steals his identity.” The release date for the picture is currently unknown.

In addition to starring in the film, Tip is also co-starring in Kelsey Grammer’s Starz series Boss as well as the second season of VH1’s Family Hustle. He recently appeared in the flick Takers.

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