Ti

Initially wrote lyrics for other rappers , performed with the P $ C (Pimp Squad Click) team. In 2003 he was sentenced to three years in prison for drug possession. In May 2006 , while in Cincinnati , he got into a shootout, during which four people from his escort received gunshot wounds, one of them died.

In April 2006, TI proclaimed himself "King of the South" and released the album " King ", which became the highest grossing rap album of the year and the most commercially successful Atlantic Records label project in 15 years. The single “What You Know” released from this album reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was named Rolling Stone magazine one of the top four tracks of the year.

In autumn 2006, the rapper topped the American charts with the song “ My Love ”, recorded with Justin Timberlake and awarded the Grammy Award for the best rap performance in a duet. The founder of the film company Grand Hustle Films, made his debut as an actor in the film " ATL " ( 2006 ).

2001 - I'm Serious

In October, TI released their debut album “ I'm Serious ” ( Rus. I seriously ), but this disc did not attract much attention. The album sold over 163,000 copies. The only single of the same name “I'm Serious” was released from the album with the participation of Bennie Man . A video was also shot on him, but this composition did not bring huge success. Farrell , who produced the single on the album, called TI'a "Jay-Z of The South"

2003 - Trap Muzik

Atlantic Records notices TI, making the rapper found his Grand Hustle Records label under their wing. And already in August he released his second album “ Trap Muzik ” ( Rus. Baryzhnaya music ; trap - a place where they sell drugs). The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 , selling 109,000 discs in the first week only. The album turned out to be successful and by the end of the year received a golden status (500,000 copies) And not just like that, because the album contains such hits as “ Let's Get Away ”, “ Rubberband Man ” and “ 24's ”. These songs were played on radio stations and clubs in Atlanta , and the track “24's” was included in the soundtrack of the popular game “ Need for Speed: Underground ”.

Unfortunately, the success of the disc is overshadowed by a prison term of three years, due to the fact that TI violated the conditions of his probationary period, which he received back in 1997 , when he was engaged in drug trafficking (then he received a suspended sentence). However, TI was soon released ahead of schedule. A few years later, the disc received the RIAA platinum certificate (more than 1 million copies were sold).

2004-2005 - Urban Legend

In November 2004, the rapper 's new album “ Urban Legend ” ( Rus. Urban Legend ) was released. The album debuted in 7th place on the Billboard 200 ; it is bought by 193,000 people in its first week. TI gathered many famous musicians on his 3rd album: Nelly , BG , Lil Jon , Lil 'Kim , Lil Wayne , Farrell , Trick Daddy and beatmakers: DJ Toomp , Jazze Pha , Manny Fresh , Scott Storch , The Neptunes , Lil Jon , Swizz Beatz . The album was even more successful and, like the previous one, reached gold status at the end of the year, and in March 2005 received the RIAA platinum certificate. The first single “ Bring Em Out ”, which was produced by Swizz Beatz, reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 (this was the first hit of TI’s song in the Billboard 10). The second single, “ U Don't Know Me, ” was nominated for “Best Rap Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards . These two songs received platinum status and TI performed them live at the annual BET Awards ceremony in 2005.

In September 2005, TI’a band P $ C (Pimp Squad Click) released their first album, 25 to Life , which was bought by over 200,000 people. Two singles were released - “Do Ya Thang”, which entered the soundtrack of the popular game “ Need for Speed: Most Wanted ” and “I'm A King” with the participation of the southern rapper Lil 'Scrappy , who entered the soundtrack of the film Hustle & Flow ( producer of the track was Lil Jon).

In 2006, the 48th Grammy Awards took place. TI received the first two Grammy nominations: “Best Solo Rap Performance” (song “U Don't Know Me”) and “Best Rap / Song Co-Performance” (song “ Soldier ” with Destiny's Child and Lil Wayne ) TI also received one of the first nominations from the 2005 American Music Awards in the category “Best Rap / Hip Hop Album”.

2006 - King

In March , TI’s 4th album , “ King ”, is released. The album turned out to be an incredible breakthrough in TI's career. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart , selling 523,407 copies of the disc in its first week, which served as proof that this album became the highest grossing rap record of the year and the most commercially successful record label Atlantic Records over the past 15 years. The album received platinum in a month. Again, not unknown people visited his album, such as: UGK , Jamie Foxx , Young Jeezy , Young Buck , Young Dro , Farrell , Common , Just Blaze , Manny Fresh , DJ Toomp , Swizz Beatz , The Neptunes . Five singles were released from the album: “ Front Back ” ( promo ), “ What You Know ”, “ Why You Wanna ”, “ Live in the Sky ”, and “ Top Back ”. Video clips were filmed for all of these songs. The single's most successful single was “What You Know”, which reached 3rd place on the Billboard Hot 100 and was named VIBE magazine's best song of 2006 , and the track was named Rolling Stone magazine one of the four best tracks of the year. TI performed his hit live “What You Know” at the 2006 BET Awards and MTV Video Music Awards . And at the BET Hip-Hop Award 2006 ceremony, the artist won honorary nominations: “Hip-Hop CD of the Year”, “Hip-Hop MVP of the Year”, “Hip-Hop Video of the Year” again for “What You Know ”and performed live his other single“ Top Back ”. If before many did not consider that he was worthy to be called the “King of the South”, then he justified it. In May 2006, after performing in Cincinnati , the artist's bus was shelled. Four people from his escort received gunshot wounds, but one of them died.

In November 2006, the 34th American Music Awards ceremony was held , from which TI received two nominations: “Best rap / hip-hop artist”, but failed to win the nomination, it was won by Eminem , and “Best rap / hip-hop hop album ”in which The Black Eyed Peas won for their Monkey Business album.

In 2007, the 49th Grammy ceremony took place, where TI received the first 2 Grammy statuettes. His King album was nominated for Best Rap Album, and What You Know won the Best Solo Rap Performance and was nominated for Best Rap Song. In addition, TI and Justin Timberlake at the ceremony performed their world hit “ My Love ”, which won the “Best Rap Performance in a Duet” category and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 2006 for 5 weeks.

2007 - TI vs TIP

In July , the 5th album “ TI vs TIP ” appears on the shelves ( Rus. TI vs. TIP ). TI did not slow down and repeated last year's success. The album also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold 468,000 discs in its first week, which is inferior to King , but given the drop in disc sales in 2007 , it carries about the same result. He worked on the album with Jay-Z , Alfa Mega , Basta Rimes , Nelly , Eminem , Wyclef Jean , Manny Fresh , Lil 'C , Danja , Just Blaze and The Runners . This was the first album where there was no production from DJ Toomp . Only three singles were released: “ Big Shit Poppin '(Do It) ”, “ You Know What It Is ” and “ Hurt ”. The song "Big Shit Poppin '(Do It)" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at the BET Awards 2007, he performed it live and also won the prize for "Best Hip Hop Artist." TI was nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards 2007 as "Male Artist of the Year." On the day of the 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards 2007 ceremony, TI was supposed to perform the song “Hurt” with Basta Rimes and Alfamega , but could not appear at the concert because he was arrested for illegally purchasing weapons. The song was performed without him, but it was a surprise to everyone that TI was arrested. At this ceremony, he won the “Best Ringtone” nomination (for “Big Shit Poppin '(Do It)”). But the prize of “CD of the Year” was received not only by him, but also by Common .

The year 2007 was successful and for the first awards from the American Music Awards , TI received two at once: "Best rap / hip-hop album" and "Best rap / hip-hop artist."

In 2008, Clifford was nominated for three Grammy Awards : “Best Solo Rap Performance” (for “Big Shit Poppin '(Do It)”), “Best Rap Song” (for “Big Shit Poppin' (Do It) ) ”) With Byron Thomas and“ Best Rap Album ”(for“ TI vs. TIP ”).

2008 - Paper Trail

After several postponements of the release date, TI’s 6th album , Paper Trail ( Rus Pisanina ), was released on September 30, 2008 . For this album, TI for the first time in several years recorded text on paper, which prompted the name. TI recorded most of the material at his studio, because he was under house arrest due to events that happened to him in 2007 . The producers of the album are Danja , Just Blaze , Jim Jonsin , Swizz Beatz ; guests were Jay-Z , Lil Wayne , Kanye West , Rihanna , Justin Timberlake , Asher , John Legend , Ludacris , BoB and Swizz Beatz. The singles were the songs “ Whatever You Like ” (a record rise from 71st to 1st place on the Billboard Hot 100 ), “ Live Your Life ” with the participation of Rihanna (3 weeks No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ) and “ Dead and Gone ”with the participation of Justin Timberlake (No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ). The album became one of the best-selling in 2008 and received the RIAA platinum certificate. According to the results of sales, he broke the record of his own album " King ". The album also received a nomination from the 2009 American Music Awards : “Best Rap / Hip Hop Album”, and Clifford was nominated for the “Best Rap / Hip Hop Artist” and received a nomination in the general category of music genres - “Best Pop / rock performer. "

2010 - No Mercy

“ No Mercy ” (TI’s 7th studio album ) was originally scheduled for release in August and then September 2010 . The final release took place on December 7, 2010. Album sales started at 159,000 copies (4th on the Billboard 200 ). The album was welcomed by critics. Various producers were involved in the work on the record, including Kanye West , Alex da Kid , DJ Toomp , The Neptunes and others. As with the rapper's previous album, “No Mercy” boasts a large number of invited guests. Among them are Christina Aguilera , Keri Hilson , Chris Brown , Eminem , Kanye West , Drake , Rick Ross , Kid Cadi and others.

On January 1, 2012, at 00:00 AM time in Atlanta, TI released a free mixtape called Fuck Da City Up. Among the guests on the mixtape were Young Jeezy , Dr. Dre , Trey Songz , BoB , Pimp C and others.

• 2001 - I'm Serious
• 2003 - Trap Muzik
• 2004 - Urban Legend
• 2006 - King
• 2007 - TI vs TIP
• 2008 - Paper Trail
• 2010 - No Mercy
• 2012 - Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head
• 2014 - Paperwork
• 2018 - Dime Trap

The rapper performed one of his songs in the games Need For Speed: Most Wanted and Need For Speed: Underground .

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