Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. Stage name: T.I. or T.I.P. Born: September 25, 1980. Born in: Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia. Height: 5'9. Family: Wife Tameka Cottle (Tiny), Zonniqu Jailee (not is biological son), Messiah Ya'Majesty, Domani Uriah, Deyjah Imani, Clifford Joseph III, and Major Philant. Occupations: Recording artist, producer, actor, and executive and founder of Grand Hustle Records. Genres: Hip hop and r&b. Ethnicity: Native American and African American
Clifford has also at one time been called the Rubber Band Man, which had refered to wealth through drugs and money. As a teenager, T.I. had became a drug dealer and had been arrested many times. He had got the nickname T.I.P. from his grandfather, and it shortly just became T.I. for respect for the label mate. T.I. had gave lessons on the Kathy Griffin show about how to "swagger," he has had some true experience. Clifford has been actively in the business since 2001.
Business In October of 2001, T.I. released his debut album called "I'm Serious." The album peaked at 98 and had only sold 163,000 copies. Yet only selling so little, T.I. was still called the king of the south, he would hit stardom if only his talent had matched his confidence (2009). In 2003, T.I. began raping with Bone Crusher who is his former label-mate and he's an Atlanta rapper. The song "Never scared"came out with tons of attention. On August 19, 2003, Clifford released his second album, which made it at number four and sold over 100,000 in just one week. Many other former rappers rapped on his second album with him. In March of 2004, T.I. had a warrant out for his arrest after violating his 1997 drug conviction. He was sentenced to three years in prison at Cobb County, Georgia. He came out lucky within a month, he was allowed to get a work release program (2004). On November of 2004, T.I. released his third studio album called Urban Legend (Hasty 2009). T.I. recieved two Grammy awards, in 2006. In 2006, T.I. was charged with federal weapon charges and was faced with one year and a day in , along with 1500 hours of community service (Rodriguez 2009). Also T.I. starred in his first movie called "ATL." In 2006, T.I. also created his fourth album called "King" which represented his fame. On July 3, 2007, T.I. released his fifth album "T.I. vs. T.I.P." On Septemeber 2008, he released his sixth album, which hit the charts fast.
Acting
2006- T.I. played as the main character for the film "ATL."
2007- T.I. played as a minor character for the film "American Gangster."
2008- T.I. played as a main character for the film "For Sale."
2010- T.I. played as the main character and as the executive producer for the film "Takers."
Global Influences
T.I. has influeced a variety of people from all different ages. His music through the lyrics have brought many messages of life and all the different paths that you may follow. He is being titled the best rapper alive from many of his adored fans. Hopefully, T.I. will be able to get his second change at life after prision, yet he still understands the consequences that he has made and is taking the responsibilties for his actions. He has helped many gang children, get off the streets, and has changed an enormous amount of lives. Awards Best hip hop artist.
Best video of the year.
Viewer’s choice award.
Best collaboration award.
Best dressed man.
Quotes
"Some of us were born to hate and some of us were born to be great."
"I dont care what you do fo you respect, but i would die for mine."
"Let the losers worry about losin."
"Just don't let your emotions overpower your intelligence."
''Yea you know they call me T.I.,but you dont know me.'' "Stop lookin at what you ain't got and start being thankful for what you do got."
"Nevermind what hater says, ignore them till they fade away."
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."
I choose Clifford because of his musical talent and his way of producing music through out all. He has shown improvements through out the years, because he has already achieved so much. Clifford has been a role model for all ages, to show that you can always work your way up to the top and to never fail through your life paths.
Stage name: T.I. or T.I.P.
Born: September 25, 1980.
Born in: Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia.
Height: 5'9.
Family: Wife Tameka Cottle (Tiny), Zonniqu Jailee (not is biological son), Messiah Ya'Majesty, Domani Uriah, Deyjah Imani, Clifford Joseph III, and Major Philant.
Occupations: Recording artist, producer, actor, and executive and founder of Grand Hustle Records.
Genres: Hip hop and r&b.
Ethnicity: Native American and African American
Clifford has also at one time been called the Rubber Band Man, which had refered to wealth through drugs and money. As a teenager, T.I. had became a drug dealer and had been arrested many times. He had got the nickname T.I.P. from his grandfather, and it shortly just became T.I. for respect for the label mate. T.I. had gave lessons on the Kathy Griffin show about how to "swagger," he has had some true experience. Clifford has been actively in the business since 2001.
Business
In October of 2001, T.I. released his debut album called "I'm Serious." The album peaked at 98 and had only sold 163,000 copies. Yet only selling so little, T.I. was still called the king of the south, he would hit stardom if only his talent had matched his confidence (2009). In 2003, T.I. began raping with Bone Crusher who is his former label-mate and he's an Atlanta rapper. The song "Never scared"came out with tons of attention. On August 19, 2003, Clifford released his second album, which made it at number four and sold over 100,000 in just one week. Many other former rappers rapped on his second album with him. In March of 2004, T.I. had a warrant out for his arrest after violating his 1997 drug conviction. He was sentenced to three years in prison at Cobb County, Georgia. He came out lucky within a month, he was allowed to get a work release program (2004). On November of 2004, T.I. released his third studio album called Urban Legend (Hasty 2009). T.I. recieved two Grammy awards, in 2006. In 2006, T.I. was charged with federal weapon charges and was faced with one year and a day in , along with 1500 hours of community service (Rodriguez 2009). Also T.I. starred in his first movie called "ATL." In 2006, T.I. also created his fourth album called "King" which represented his fame. On July 3, 2007, T.I. released his fifth album "T.I. vs. T.I.P." On Septemeber 2008, he released his sixth album, which hit the charts fast.
2001- "I'm serious"
2003- "Trap Muzik"
2004- "Urban Legend"
2006- "King"
2007- "T.I. vs. T.I.P."
2008- "Paper Trail"
Acting
2006- T.I. played as the main character for the film "ATL."
2007- T.I. played as a minor character for the film "American Gangster."
2008- T.I. played as a main character for the film "For Sale."
2010- T.I. played as the main character and as the executive producer for the film "Takers."
Global Influences
T.I. has influeced a variety of people from all different ages. His music through the lyrics have brought many messages of life and all the different paths that you may follow. He is being titled the best rapper alive from many of his adored fans. Hopefully, T.I. will be able to get his second change at life after prision, yet he still understands the consequences that he has made and is taking the responsibilties for his actions. He has helped many gang children, get off the streets, and has changed an enormous amount of lives.
Awards
Best hip hop artist.
Best video of the year.
Viewer’s choice award.
Best collaboration award.
Best dressed man.
Quotes
"Some of us were born to hate and some of us were born to be great."
"I dont care what you do fo you respect, but i would die for mine."
"Let the losers worry about losin."
"Just don't let your emotions overpower your intelligence."
''Yea you know they call me T.I.,but you dont know me.''
"Stop lookin at what you ain't got and start being thankful for what you do got."
"Nevermind what hater says, ignore them till they fade away."
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."
I choose Clifford because of his musical talent and his way of producing music through out all. He has shown improvements through out the years, because he has already achieved so much. Clifford has been a role model for all ages, to show that you can always work your way up to the top and to never fail through your life paths.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlCyVjhjecI"
Hasty, Katie. //T.I. Rules As 'King' of Album Chart//. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/t-i-rules-as-king-of-album-chart-1002312492.story. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
//For the Record: Quick News on Justin Timberlake and Usher, T.I., Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, The Vines & More//. MTV News. 2004-05-28. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1488031/20040528/timberlake_justin.jhtml. Retrieved December 4, 2009.