Hip Hop Made Me: TIP

Everyone loves TIP.

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King of the South - With so many great and legendary rappers coming out of the South, TIP filled big shoes when he proclaimed himself to be the King. (Photo: Prince Williams/WireImage)

Bring 'Em Out - The King caught lightning in a bottle again in 2004 after Urban Legend had a million plus people running to the store “ASAP.”(Photo: Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records)

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'U Don't Know Me' - Following the success of Trap Musik, TIP found a way to comeback even harder with his third album Urban Legend. As one of his most classic projects, this album solidified him as a full-blown rap superstar.(Photo: Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records)

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All Hail Da King - T.I. released his breakthrough album Trap Muzik 12 years ago (Aug. 19), giving a voice to the hustlers in Atlanta and beyond. The followup to I'm Serious not only redefined a hip-hop subgenre, it also birthed a lineage of trap stars who followed suit and took notes from the kang. BET.com looks back on the landmark album by highlighting 12 rap acts who clearly studied T.I.'s street sermons. —Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)

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Trap Back Poppin' - Although, his first album was not a commercial success, he came back hard with the release of his second album Trap Musik. Following the release of his second album, he immediately began to gain respect in the industry for singles such as '24's', 'Be Easy', 'Rubberband Man' and 'Lets Get Away.'(Photo: Atlantic Records) 

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Reality TV Mogul - Stepping into the TV world, TIP revealed the everyday life of he and his family behind closed doors and America fell in love. Many thought it was hilarious how the rapper could have such a hardcore rap image and wholesome, morally strong television persona. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for AKOO Clothing)

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TIP x Timberlake - Yeah, it's no big deal. That's just TIP performing at the Grammys with Justin Timberlake. Although at first the two may seem like an odd duo, collaborations like 'Dead and Gone' and 'My Love' have made them a fan favorite and instant recipe for success!  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Locked Up - With constant legal battles, arrests and courtroom appearances, it seems like he's always fighting for his freedom. Sometimes it's hard to tell if he's a great decision maker or a terrible one. However, one thing is for sure: all the drama sure does make his story a lot more interesting.

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Iggy the Cash Cow - Whether you personally like Iggy or not is of no concern to TIP. The fact remains that he made bundles of cash from signing the Austrailian rap sensation. Take that! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Big Screen TIP - TIP has tried his hand in the Hollywood world and won big. Producing and starring in the urban classic film ATL is a great example of his ability to achieve success in the movie industry.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) 

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A Quick Flashback - As we head into this year's 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards, it's only right we take a moment to acknowledge TIP's legendary performance at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards. #salute (Photo: Paras Griffin/FilmMagic)