T.I.

Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. or T.I. is an American rapper, record producer, and actor famous for his contribution to rap music after he introduced Trap as a new rap music form and gained mammoth popularity. Out of all, T.I.’s collaborative efforts with Lil Wayne have proved to be the biggest hits of his career.

He received the gold certificate for his sixth studio album in 2008 titled ‘Paper Trail’ and is the recipient of three Grammy awards in different categories. However, despite all the fame and success, life hasn’t been quite a cakewalk for the rapper as he could be termed as ‘controversy’s favorite child’.

But despite all the hardships, Harris continues to grow as an artist and has also appeared as an actor in a few movies and published two novels. Let’s know more about the rapper through this article.

Bio, Age, Parents, Nationality

Recalling his early life, T.I. was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Violeta Morgan and Clifford Harris as a Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. He was raised mostly by his grandmother in the Centre Hill neighborhood of Atlanta while his parents stayed back in New York for professional reasons.

Some years later, his father died of Alzheimer’s disease and Harris received a shock that would haunt him for years to come. His age is 42 years old. His nationality is American.

At the age of 8, T.I. explored the world of rapping and started writing his lyrics. He dropped out of Douglass High School and indulged in drugs in his early teenage, an addiction that would not leave him for decades after that.

He was such a troublesome little boy that by the time he turned 14, he had been jailed several times. But his love for rap music kept him strong through the rough times and by the time he turned 16, he started creating mixtapes with the help of his buddies and would sell them through his car trunks.

Eventually, his talent was recognized and Ghet-O-Vision Records signed him up and the professional career of T.I. got a head start.

Education Details

Education detail: T.I. went to Douglass High School before dropping out.

Quick Facts About T.I.

T.I.: Career, Net Worth 2023

As a rapper and an actor, He earns a decent amount of money and fame in the field of the entertainment industry. As per online sites, T.I. estimated net worth is said to be $50 million at present. However, his salary is yet to be disclosed.

• Talking about his career, he began rapping at age eight. He was once known as Rubber Band Man, a reference to the custom of wearing rubber bands around the wrist to denote wealth in terms of drugs or money.
• In 1996, He befriended local rapper Big Kuntry King, together they sold mixtapes out of the trunk of their car. Kawan “KP” Prather, a record executive, discovered T.I. and then signed him to his record label Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment.
• He released his debut album, I’m Serious, in October 2001 through Arista Records. The album spawned the single of the same name featuring Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man on June 26, 2001. The single received little airplay and failed to chart.
• T.I. released his second album Trap Muzik on August 19, 2003, through Grand Hustle Records; it debuted at number four and sold 109,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, Trap Muzik received generally favorable reviews from most music critics, who generally regarded it as a major improvement over his debut album, I’m Serious. This included Complex naming the album one of the classic albums of the last decade in 2012. On February 20, 2013, allhiphop.com placed it as #5 as the best southern hip-hop album of all time.

Relationship Status of T.I.

Reflecting on his personal life, T.I. was rich in the relationship. He dated many girls in his life. Currently, he is in a relationship with a Puerto Rican model Bernice Burgos. They have been dating since October 2016. As of now, the couple enjoying their love life without negative rumors such as separation or affairs.

Before her, He  has numerous relationships. They are Tameka Cottle (2010 – 2016), Jasmin Jaye (2013 – 2015), Nicole Alexander (2006 – 2010), Ranniqua (1999 – 2001), and Lashon Dixon (1195 – 2001).

Body Measurement – Height, Weight

Observing his body statistics, T.I. stands a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 69 Kg. He has a pair of dark brown eyes and black hair color. Further, his chest, biceps, and waist measure 39-13.5-33 inches.

FAQs of T.I.

How much is T.I. worth?

His net worth is $50 million.

What is the weight of T.I.?

His weight is 69 years old.

How old is T.I.?

His age is 42 years old.

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