His original stage name, T.I.P., stems from his childhood nickname "Tip". Due to his southern drawl, fans mistook his name for "Chip", so he began spelling it out "T.I.P". Upon signing with Arista Records subsidiary LaFace Records in 2001, he shortened his name to T.I. out of respect for label mate Q-Tip. He is also known to go by "Rubberband Man".
T.I. has five children by four different women. Their names are Messiah YaMajesty Harris, Domani Uriah Harris, Deyjah Harris, King Harris and PrincecessDi Harris.
He is the leader of a rap group known as P$C (Pimp Squad Click). His debut album I'm Serious was released through Arista Records in 2001, which spawned the single of the same title which featured reggae vocalist Beenie Man. His debut album included Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes,who named him the jay-z of the south, Jazze Pha and Youngbloodz. However, the album did not sell very well, and he was dropped from the label. Undaunted, he formed Grand Hustle Records and released several mixtapes with the assistance of DJ Drama, which created an underground buzz. He resurfaced in the summer of 2003 on Bonecrusher's song "Neva Scared". He parlayed this attention towards the release of his second album, Trap Muzik. It was more of a success then his debut album because of the singles "24s", "Be Easy", "Rubber Band Man", and "Let's Get Away". The success of the album was followed by some controversy: while on tour, T.I. turned himself in and was charged with violating his probation over a 1998 drug charge. He was sentenced to three years in prison. While there he was granted rights to film the music video for his introduction at WHTA/Hot 107.9's Birthday bash.
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answered by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7
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Southern rapper T.I. debuted with a 2001 full-length that earned moderate attention for its single, "I'm Serious," featuring additional vocals from Beenie Man and production from the Neptunes. A Georgia native, he signed to Arista and delivered I'm Serious in October 2001. Though the album charted, the single failed to generate any action. Through 2003's Trap Muzik and the following year's Urban Legend, the MC became a real force and scored a handful of major hits. King followed in 2006, which was released within a few days of the opening of his big-screen debut in ATL.
2006-06-13 15:01:57
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answered by big_pimpin_48134 1
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Maybe snoop and Lupe at like 18 or 19 and perhaps busta in my best 25. get one of the crucial greats like Nas, Jay-z, and biggie in there and even rakim or N.W.A. My best ten so as: a million.Hova( thats Jay for any idiots ou there) two.Nas (Illmatic is my fav album. Its up there with fair doubt and paid in complete.) three. Rakim four.Biggie ( he might in most cases been bigger if he'd been competent to make extra tune.) five. Kanye West ( Not his new album it sucks. He isnt relatively that well i identical to his sound.) 6. Wu tang 7. N.W.A. ( with Ice Cube) eight. Run DMC nine.KRS-one 10. 2pac ( I placed him in listen cuz such a lot of humans like him eventhough i dont consider he was once that well.)
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answered by ? 4
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he used to date tiny from the group xscape.
2006-06-13 15:00:05
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answered by shaunee 3
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he was on the news a few weeks ago...and my friend is gonna marry him
2006-06-13 15:09:18
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answered by me 2
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http://www.rapraider.com/ti.html
2006-06-13 14:59:39
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answered by fuilui213 6
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What is ur problem i just asked a question............... i don't even know u
2006-06-14 05:57:28
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answered by pimp man 1
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he's my future baby daddy!
2006-06-13 15:02:28
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answered by Anonymous
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