Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., better known as T.I. or Tip, is an influential American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. Widely regarded as a pioneer of trap music, T.I. emerged in the late 1990s and co-founded Grand Hustle Records in 2003. He gained mainstream recognition with albums like Trap Muzik, Urban Legend, King, and the multi-platinum Paper Trail. Among his most notable hits are Whatever You Like, Live Your Life with Rihanna, and Big Shit Poppin. T.I. has earned three Grammy Awards and collaborated with major artists including Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke. Beyond music, he has acted in films such as ATL and Ant-Man, and starred in TV reality series. He is also a published author. Through his Grand Hustle label, he has helped launch the careers of artists like Travis Scott and Iggy Azalea. T.I. remains a key figure in hip hop, impacting both music and culture since the early 2000s.