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Accurate T.I. Lyrics
Accurate T.I. lyrics for research, informative, and entertainment purposes.
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T.I. (born Clifford Harris, Jr. on September 25, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a Southern based rapper known for his rapid-fire delivery of lyrics, he is known as the self-proclaimed "King Of The South". He is also known as T.I.P
Because of his lyrical depth (a rare quality in most of the newer southern rappers) some people have labeled T.I. "The Jay-Z of the South". A compliment indeed, but one some say was given prematurely.
T.I. signed to Arista Records' subsidiary LaFace Records in 2001. He was a member of an underground posse known as Grand Hustle, and generated buzz after releasing his critically acclaimed debut album I'm Serious, which spawned the hit single of the same title which featured reggae vocalist Beenie Man. His debut included Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, Jazze Pha and The Youngbloodz.
Due to lack of promotion he left LaFace Records and Arista. After a two year hiatus, he reemerged on Bone Crusher's single Neva Scared and from that success T.I. was quickly signed to Atlantic Records. His success since his departure from Arista came from his gold-selling sophomore album Trap Muzik.
Trap Muzik quickly became one of the fastest-selling albums in the southern rap genre, featuring the hits "24s", "Rubberband Man", and "Be Easy".
But the success of the album was followed by some controversy: while on tour, T.I. was arrested and charged for violating his probation over a 1998 drug charge. He was sentenced to three years in prison. While incarcerated he was granted rights to film the music video for the single "Let's Get Away". T.I. would also become involved in a beef with rappers Lil' Flip and Ludacris. A conflict which would later be resolved in a closed-door meeting.
T.I. released Urban Legend in late 2004, which instantly generated crossover success with the hit single "Bring 'Em Out". He used a sample from Jay-Z's "The Black Album" to create the hook, and featured production from Ruff Ryders producer Swizz Beatz. His album was among the fastest selling albums in history by a southern rap artist, and generated enough buzz for T.I. to be considered one of the most sought-after rappers in hip-hop.
The album featured Trick Daddy, Nelly, Lil' Jon, Mannie Fresh of the Big Tymers, Daz Dillinger, Lil' Wayne, Pharrell of the Neptunes, and Lil' Kim and his album debuted in the Billboard Top 10.
T.I. gained stardom from his featured work with artists such as Destiny's Child, Mario, Eightball & MJG, B.G., Young Buck, The Game, Baby (of Cash Money Records), Slim Thug, Jermaine Dupri, Twista, Omarion, 112, Trick Daddy, Cee-Lo, Cam'ron, and The Diplomats.
His fourth album, King debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart on April 4, 2006, selling 522,000 copies in its first week. It featured numerous hits and helped boost notoriety for his film debut in the movie, ATL.
There is no question that T.I. has an ear for a good beat. All of his hits have an inherent popular southern sound but with enough rawness to keep even the backpackers nodding.
Below are accurate T.I. lyrics to some of his most requested songs. If you have any requests for accurate lyrics to a T.I. song please feel free to email
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-T.I.
Do It
T.I. - Trap Muzik (2003)
T.I. - Urban Legend (2004)
Bring Em Out
Countdown
Motivation
T.I. - King (2006)
Goodlife
Undertaker
T.I. - T.I. vs. T.I.P. (2007)
Big Shit Poppin'
Hurt
T.I. - Paper Trail (2008)
Whatever You Like
Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)
T.I. - Miscellaneous
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