Labeled by Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z from the South, T.I. It undeniably has all the merit required to achieve such a title based on the exceptional skill and abilities he has displayed through his growing career in the American music industry. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. was born on September 25, 1980, T.I. Since he was only a nine-year-old kid, he has been rapping. He then reached an arrangement at the age of only nineteen with the Arista Records subsidiary LaFace Records. He eventually simplified it to T.I., originally moving by the pseudonym of T.I.P., a variation of his childhood nickname Top, Fellow rapper Q-Tip, who also entered the organization as a recording artist, out of love for him.
His debut song, “I’m Serious” was later released in October 2001 and performed reasonably well when it was able to reach the top 30 of the Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop list, causing individuals to start taking note of him. Instead of maintaining the joint relationship with the label, though, this young rapper chose to depart shortly afterwards to start up his own production business, Grand Hustle. He recorded his “In Da Streets” underground CD, which was unexpectedly sold for about 20,000 copies. “Due to the high TV airing of his partnership with Bone Crusher in the latter’s hit song, “Never Afraid,” T.I.’s name was brought to the notice of other music records, even getting quite a buzz.
T.I., who wanted to join Atlantic Records, did not spend much time to focus on his subsequent album and easily ended up with “Trap Muzik” on August 19, 200Both his perseverance plus determination were proved very worthy when the sophomore effort rocketed to the fourth position of The Billboard Hot 200 list and number two on Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop chart. Bolstered by “24’s”, “Rubber Band Man,” and “Let’s Get Away” catchy but gritty songs, the album found little difficulties in scoring phenomenal sales figures to eventually win RIAA Platinum status. This attainment unmistakably launched the charismatic fellow to national fame, rendering him one of the South’s most electrifying young rappers in that year.
With his next effort, T.I., which strives to work harder, When cleverly arranging partnerships with other hip-hop musicians such as B.G., Nelly, Lil Wayne, plus Mannie Fresh, he strategically designed his latest fabrics. This third big record, titled “Urban Legend” was then released in August 2004 in order to produce a glorious performance. In the first week of publication, it surpassed Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop and won seventh spot on the Billboard 200. Released over 1.3 million units alone in the U.S., it was eventually awarded double Platinum within a limited amount of time, becoming South artist’s fastest-selling album in history. “In the meantime, several hits were also produced by the album, including “Take Em Out,” “U Don’t Know Me,” and “ASAP,” all of which were featured in the top 20 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Songs.
Following this remarkable success, T.I. won numerous esteemed accolades. “U Don’t Know Me”U Don’t Know Me. T.I. also marked the year with his entry into the film business with the creation of “ATL” by Warner Bros. Under the self-proclaimed moniker of King of the South, he started his course in modern hip-hop proudly. He built his next work, “King” which was scheduled to be published on March 28, 200He said confidently, “This album is a solidification of why I call myself the ‘King of the South,’ why I’m known as that, and a continued progression of what I’ve done musically and with my career,” “King” made its debut on the US Billboard 200 list at number six, selling over 522,000 copies in the United States in the first week of publication.
T.I.’s film career progressed at a slower pace, as well. He joined the “American Gangster” casting ensemble that was launched to rave reviews in 200Forbes Magazine revealed its first ever Hip-Hop Cash Kings chart for the previous business year with the highest 20 hip-hop generating musicians in the same year. T.I. The.i. Thanks to his records and movie performances, she has joined this chart three times.
He came back in 2007 with his fifth studio album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., which he found to be the most philosophical album of all. This song, launched on July 3, unveiled the ‘other half’ of him who fancies rapping, T.I.P. He tapped rapper Eminem to display sincerity to back him up in this latest LP.
Unfortunately, while marketing for this album was already going on, officers of the Bureau of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) detained him on October 13 for carrying illicit weapons after being found trying to procure illegal machine guns and silencers by a bodyguard-turned-informant. His detention, which took place just hours before the BET Hip-Hop Awards show, had him charged with two felonies; the possession by a convicted criminal of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and the distribution of guns. Faced with 30 years in prison if convicted on all offences, T.I. After paying a $3 million bail, $2 million in cash bond and $1 million in land, she walked out of the federal courtroom in downtown Atlanta. He was also put under house arrest, except for medical appointments and court hearings, banned from getting out of his house. His partner and children were the only persons permitted to remain with him, with all guests awaiting the court’s permission.
