T.I. Is the King

Don't miss T.I. on the stage tonight on 106!

If at First You Don't Succeed... - Tip’s career started with a stumble. Though it already showed off his kingly confidence and slick bars — not to mention collabos with the Neptunes, Lil Jon and many more — his 2001 debut album, I’m Serious, missed the mark commercially, and he was dropped from his label, Arista.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)

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T.I. Is the King - T.I. has gone through ups and downs throughout the duration of his career, but he's always managed to come out on top and winning!  Don't miss the self-proclaimed "King of the South," T.I. tonight on 106 & Park onstage with Doe B. and Juicy J 6P/5C! (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)

T.I., Featuring Pharrell – "Freak Though" (2004) - Though they didn't contribute to his sophomore effort, the Neptunes were once again behind the boards on T.I.'s third album, Urban Legend. Not only did the duo produce "Freak Though," but Pharrell was also featured on the 2004 track. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Urban Legend - Urban Legend is an album that spawned some of T.I.'s best work, including the hits "Bring 'Em Out," "ASAP," and "You Don't Know Me." (Photo: Atlantic Records)

Reppin' the A - T.I. was born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. on September 25, 1980, in Riverdale, Georgia, and raised by his grandparents in the Bankhead section of Atlanta — he’s a certified ATLien.  (Photo: Leon/PictureGroup)

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Reppin' the A - T.I. was born and raised in the great state of Georgia and is definitely a certified ATLien. (Photo: Leon/PictureGroup)

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Takers - T.I. first took the silver screen by storm with the coming of age film, ATL. He returned as one of the stars and an executive producer of the No. 1 box office smash Takers.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

His Brother's Keeper - In late 2010, T.I. heard about a man that was preparing to jump from the top of an Atlanta building and was able to help the authorities talk the gentleman out of it. Way to go, Tip!  (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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His Brother's Keeper - In late 2010, T.I. heard about a man that was preparing to jump from atop of an Atlanta building and was able to help the authorities talk the gentleman out of it. He refused to take credit for saving the man, despite his intervention, but we say way to go Tip!  (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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Yin and Yang - 2007 was a year of opposites for Tip: He released yet another No. 1 album, T.I. vs. Tip, in July, but just three months later, he was arrested for weapons possession and facing a possible ten-year prison sentence.   (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Family Man - Besides being a superstar rapper, T.I. is a loving and supportive husband to Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and all of his kids, including OMG Girl Star.   (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

T.I., Featuring Pharrell – "Amazing" (2010) - In addition to producing the album's lead single, the Neptunes laced T.I. with No Mercy's "Amazing." The up-tempo cut also features vocals from Pharrell.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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No Mercy - After a short stint in the pen, T.I. came back to rap with a purpose and his seventh studio album, No Mercy. The hit "Get Back Up" featuring Chris Brown set the tone and started T.I. back on his journey to the top. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

All Falls Down - Tip had his day of reckoning in 2009, when he was sentenced to a year in jail for his 2007 arrest on weapons charges.  (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Fashion Master - Tip is always dripped in swag when he hits events, and since he's so caring, he wanted fans to look good, too. That's where his Akoo clothing line comes into play. If you haven't checked it out, make it your business to do so!  (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

The Crossover - In 2006, Tip went from trap star to rap star to pop star with the release of his fourth album, King, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 thanks to the signature smash "What You Know," which won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. That same year, T.I. linked with Justin Timberlake for the hit single "My Love," which won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The King finally had his crown.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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About His Money - T.I. is a hustler and you'd best believe that he keeps his money right.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)