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T.I. Leaps Into Crowd To Defend Tiny Amid Concert Confrontation

T.I. Leaps Into Crowd To Defend Tiny Amid Concert Confrontation

Marisa Mendez 6
T.I. & Tiny Win Defamation Case As Judge Dismisses Former Friend's Lawsuit

T.I. & Tiny Win Defamation Case As Judge Dismisses Former Friend’s Lawsuit

Marisa Mendez 0
Rap On Trial: Hip Hop's Most Notorious Criminal Cases

Rap On Trial: Hip Hop’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases

Sam Moore 1
T.I. & Tiny Awarded Full $71M In OMG Girlz Dolls Lawsuit As Judge Decides Final Damages

T.I. & Tiny Awarded Full $71M In OMG Girlz Dolls Lawsuit As Judge Decides Final Damages

Marisa Mendez 0
T.I.'s Son King Says His Baby Mama Lets Him Cheat On Her: ‘[She] Doesn’t Care’

T.I.‘s Son King Says His Baby Mama Lets Him Cheat On Her: ‘[She] Doesn’t Care’

Marisa Mendez 14
T.I. & Tiny's $71M OMG Girlz Lawsuit Judgement Might Be Slashed Significantly

T.I. & Tiny’s $71M OMG Girlz Lawsuit Judgment Facing Huge Slash

Sam Moore 3
Ray J Grilled Over Wild Claim T.I. Wanted Him To Sleep With His Wife Tiny

Ray J Grilled Over Wild Claim T.I. Wanted Him To Sleep With His Wife Tiny

Sam Moore 14
T.I. Revisits Rumored Rift With Lil Wayne: ‘People Talk ‘Cause They Got Lips’

T.I. Revisits Rumored Rift With Lil Wayne: ‘People Talk ‘Cause They Got Lips’

Marisa Mendez 1
T.I. & Tiny Turn Up Pressure On Ex-Friend Over Nearly $100K Legal Debt

T.I. & Tiny Turn Up Pressure On Ex-Friend Over Nearly $100K Legal Debt

Sam Moore 0
No, Young Thug Did Not Violate His Probation By Hanging Out With T.I.

No, Young Thug Did Not Violate His Probation By Hanging Out With T.I.

Sam Moore 1
Young Thug Brings T.I. 'Outta Retirement' As They Reunite After Jail Release

Young Thug Brings T.I. ‘Outta Retirement’ As They Reunite After Jail Release

Andy Bustard 1
T.I. Recalls OutKast, Scarface & Bun B’s Reactions To Him Claiming ‘King Of The South’

T.I. Recalls OutKast, Scarface & Bun B’s Reactions To Him Claiming ‘King Of The South’

Marisa Mendez 4
T.I.'s Son Domani Once Saved Young Dro's Life From Drug Overdose

T.I.’s Son Domani Once Saved Young Dro From A Drug Overdose

Will Schube 14
T.I.'s Son King Harris Arrested Over Warrant After Almost Crashing Into Cop Car

T.I.’s Son King Harris Arrested Over Warrant After Almost Crashing Into Cop Car

Sam Moore 10
Young Dro Almost Gets Into Fight During 'Breakfast Club' Interview With T.I.

Young Dro Almost Gets Into Fight During ‘Breakfast Club’ Interview With T.I.

Andy Bustard 13
T.I.'s Retirement Draws Closer As He Announces Last Show: 'I Don't Want To Do It Anymore'

T.I.’s Retirement Draws Closer As He Announces Last Show: ‘I Don’t Want To Do It Anymore’

Sam Moore 7

Real Name: Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.

Aliases: T.I.P, King of the South

T.I.
BORN:
Sep 25, 1980
AGE:
44
NET WORTH:
$50 Million
HEIGHT:
5'8

BIO

The self-proclaimed “King of the South,” without question, T.I. is a leading figure in the emergence and dominance of Southern Hip Hop. In 2001 he released his debut album I’m Serious on Arista Records, his only project with the label. After being released from Arista, Harris signed to Atlantic Records and started his own label, Grand Hustle Records in 2003. T.I. has released 11 studio albums, with seven of them reaching the top five of the US Billboard 200 chart. He’s had number-one hits like "Whatever You Like" and "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna. As an actor he has starred in the films ATL, Takers, Get Hard, Identity Thief, the Ant-Man franchise, and his own reality series on VH1’s, T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle. He has most recently made a foray into stand-up comedy.

PROPS

  • Has been in a relationship with former Xscape member Tameka “Tiny” Cottle since 2001 and they were married in 2010.
  • Credited with coining the term “Trap Music.”
  • He's one of the few artists to replace themselves at the number one spot on the Billboard 100.
  • He’s the star of his own reality show, T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle
  • He’s the creator and executive producer of the Oxygen docu-series, Sisterhood of Hip Hop.
  • He’s the author of two novels, “Power & Beauty” and “Trouble & Triumph.”

Top T.I. Questions

How did T.I. get the nickname “Tip?”

He took the name from his paternal grandfather.

What movie did T.I. make his film debut in?

T.I. made his acting debut in the hit film ATL.

What was T.I,’s first hit?

“Rubber Band Man” was his first hit, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 100.

How is T.I's relationship with his daughter?

Strained after it was found out he checks her hymen every year and is against her having sex, causing her to have a breakdown on their reality show.

What's the biggest controversy T.I. has been a part of?

He and his wife Tiny were accused of sexual assault and human trafficking by multiple women but won the case largely due to the statue of limitations.

What was T.I.’s latest album?

He dropped The L.I.B.R.A. in 2020.

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