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.
References
Frequently asked questions about T.I.
- What is T.I. known for?
- T.I. is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2001. T.I. is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and actor.
- Where is T.I. from?
- T.I. is from Atlanta, Georgia.
- When was T.I. born?
- T.I. was born on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- What kind of music does T.I. make?
- T.I.'s music spans Hip-hop, Trap, and Southern hip-hop.
- Is T.I. still active?
- Yes — T.I. has been active since 2001 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has T.I. been associated with?
- T.I. has been associated with Grand Hustle and Atlantic.
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