The Show: T.I.

T.I. brings his hustle back to the Hip Hop Awards.

T.I.: September 25 - The Atlanta rapper is still cranking out those hits at 34.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

1 / 11

The Grand Hustle Never Ends - T.I.'s penchant for performance is one of his trademarks. Whether he's rocking out with his Hustle Gang or turning up on the solo end, his paper trail always leads to a winning end.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Clear Lines - T.I. was the first of Pharrell's second-week guests. He joined P to perform their massive summer single, "Blurred Lines," and it clearly rocked the crowd.(Photo: C Flanigan/FilmMagic)

2 / 11

No Coach Needed – April 2014 - Coachella got a taste of T.I. when he rocked out for one night of the festival. It's safe to say that Cali got hit with a heavy dose of Southern rap.(Photo: C Flanigan/FilmMagic)

Stackin' Paper – May 2014 - In May, T.I. announced his latest endeavor, Paperwork: The Motion Picture. Since the announcement, he has elaborated on his vision for the album, explaining that the title is supposed to serve as a sequel to his album Paper Trail. (Photo: Columbia Records)

3 / 11

Stackin' Paper – May 2014 - In May, T.I. announced his latest endeavor, Paperwork: The Motion Picture. Since the announcement, he has elaborated on his vision for the album, explaining that the title is supposed to serve as a sequel to his album Paper Trail. (Photo: Columbia Records)

T.I. feat. Young Thug – 'If It Ain't About the Money' - T.I. and Young Thug make clear what it needs to be about. (Photo: Columbia Records)

4 / 11

Paper Cuts – June 2014 - Aside from his prolific performances, T.I. began dropping singles, including "No Mediocre" and "About That Money." T.I. season was in effect yet again. (Photo: Columbia Records)

"The Way We Ride" - T.I. steps out of his comfort zone with his sung hook over the woozy next-millennium Houston lean of the Futuristiks production, but it works. "Top down, ride clean," the screwed sample on the hook repeats, and this is the perfect song for just that.  (Photo: Courtesy James Ravenell/Hot 97)

5 / 11

Summertime Jammin' – June 2014 - One of the East Coast's biggest shows, Hot 97's Summer Jam welcomed T.I. to the stage. He rocked out alongside other notable hip hop contemporaries.(Photo: Courtesy James Ravenell/Hot 97) 

ADVERTISEMENT
Far From Mediocre – June 2014 - T.I. hit the stage at this year's BET Awards to perform his single "No Mediocre." It was the warm up to Iggy Azalea joining him on stage to perform "Fancy." Talk about a one-two musical punch.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

6 / 11

Far From Mediocre – June 2014 - T.I. hit the stage at this year's BET Awards to perform his single "No Mediocre." It was the warm up to Iggy Azalea joining him on stage to perform "Fancy." Talk about a one-two musical punch.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

Clash of the T.I.-tan –July 2014 - With his momentum still going strong, T.I. appeared on the VH1 series SoundClash to perform a mix of his new and old music. True fans can respect his new and old verses. (Photo: VH1)

7 / 11

Clash of the T.I.-tan –July 2014 - With his momentum still going strong, T.I. appeared on the VH1 series SoundClash to perform a mix of his new and old music. True fans can respect his new and old verses. (Photo: VH1)

'About the Money,' Featuring Young Thug - Tip made it an A-town affair with the first single from Paperwork. London on da Track provides the sonic backdrop for Young Thug and his O.G. to kill the nonsense talk. Tip shows his willingness to share the throne for the sake of Atlanta's continued domination of the game as they deliver a pretty concise message. “If it ain't about the money/ Don't be blowing me up.” (Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

8 / 11

About That Late Night – August 2014 - With anticipation builidng for T.I.'s next album, Paperwork, T.I. continued to showcase new music off of the album. One particular single, "About The Money," features Young Thug and the two connected on Jimmy Fallon to perform the song.(Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

T.I. - The King of The South went to Africa on Friday and was unfazed by the Ebola scare. Tip headlined the Serengeti Fiesta and posted a photo on Instagram of him going through an Ebola Checking Center. “Just touched dwn in #Ethiopia Headed to #Tanzania #DaBoysDoneMadeItToAfrica #HustleGangInternational.”  (Photo: Aaron Davidson/WireImage)

9 / 11

His Other Grand Hustle – August 2014 - Outside of music, T.I. also keeps it fresh with his clothing line, AKOO. He recently hosted an event fro the brand in Florida promoting the label's latest threads.(Photo: Aaron Davidson/WireImage)

Groovy Q and T.I. Go Back to School - ScHoolboy Q and T.I. are expected to head this year’s University of Buffalo’s Fall Fest 2014. The festival, usually held in October, was moved to Sept. 6 as students are already “excited to be here [and] most people are trying to get together and have a good time,” said student association president James Ingram. The association reportedly shelled out more than $200,000 to get the rappers for a free show for the undergrads (alumni can get in via Ticketmaster).(Photos from left: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AXE)

10 / 11

Schoolin' These Cats – September 2014 - Upstate New York got a taste of T.I.'s latest music when he came through as part of the University of Buffalo Fall Fest. We're guessing that the beginning of the school semester is the perfect time to get live! (Photos from left: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AXE)

T.I. - The “No Mediocre” rapper brings out his softer side, hitting the red carpet in a subdued button-down, adding a two-tone sweater draped around his neck and fresh baby blue and navy high tops.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)

11 / 11

Holdin' It Down for Hip Hop – October 2014 - Having rocked out at the Hip Hop Awards in the past, T.I. returns once again to tear up the stage with new material and remind everyone why he is the king.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)