T.I.

Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., known by his stage names T.I. and Tip, is an American rapper and actor. He was born on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia. T.I. is considered one of the pioneers of the trap music subgenre of hip hop. He signed his first major-label deal with Arista Records subsidiary LaFace in 1999 and released his debut album, 'I'm Serious.' T.I. gained national recognition with his feature on Bone Crusher's 'Never Scared.' His second album, 'Trap Muzik,' brought him further prominence with the hits 'Rubber Band Man' and 'Let's Get Away.' Alongside his successful music career, T.I. has also appeared in several movies and TV shows.