T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.
T.I. is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2001.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- September 25, 1980
- Years active
- 2001–present
Early life
Raised in the Bankhead area of Atlanta, Clifford Harris began rapping as a child and adopted the name T.I.
Career
A pioneer of trap music, he scored hits like "Whatever You Like" and "Live Your Life," founded Grand Hustle Records, and built a parallel acting career.
Major achievements
He has won three Grammy Awards and helped popularize the trap subgenre that came to dominate hip-hop.
Legacy
Dubbed the "King of the South," T.I. was central to trap's rise into the mainstream.
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