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ACTOR

Tip 'T.I.' Harris

Known for
Identity Thief (2013), Monster Hunter (2020), Takers (2010), Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

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Tip 'T.I.' Harris is an actor best known for Identity Thief, Monster Hunter and Takers.

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    Tip 'T.I.' Harris co-owns New Finish Construction with his uncle, building and renovating homes in Atlanta's less fortunate neighborhoods.

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  2. #002

    One of his favorite TV shows is Friends.

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  3. #003

    He was a strong supporter of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

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  4. #004

    His favorite actress is Angela Bassett.

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  5. #005

    He initially called himself "T. I. P." but changed his name to avoid being confused with Q-Tip.

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  6. #006

    He wrote lyrics for rappers Shad Moss, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Lil' Kim.

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    He won the award for best-dressed male at the 2005 BET Awards.

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  8. #008

    He feuded with rappers Lil' Flip and Ludacris.

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  9. #009

    In 2007 he was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for attempting to buy an arsenal of weapons from an undercover FBI agent.

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  10. #010

    He is co-CEO of Grand Hustle Records.

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  11. #011

    He collaborated with Tupac, Baby and Bonecrusher, which increased his growing street credibility.

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    He is good friends with other rappers such as Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jeezy, Young Buck, B. G. and Lil' Wayne.

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    He co-produced the music for the popular film Hustle and Flow and released the collection through Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records.

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    His new album 'King' entered the Billboard 200 at number 1 on April 4, 2006, selling more than 520,000 copies. His first film 'ATL' placed at number 3.

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    At the 2007 Grammy Awards he won Best Solo Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

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    He began rapping at age 9, signed a record deal at 19, and released an album (I'm Serious, Arista, 2001) on a major label before joining Atlantic with his own Grand Hustle group.

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  17. #017

    His group P$C (Pimp Squad Click) consists of members Mac Boney, Big Kuntry King and AK.

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    The soundtrack for Hustle & Flow was released.

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    T.I.'s second album, "Trap Muzik," entered the Billboard 200 at No. 4, while "Urban Legend" entered the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 1.

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    At the 2004 Vibe awards, "Rubberband Man," which achieved major success, won him the award for best street anthem.

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  21. #021

    His son Major Philant Harris was born in May 2008. His mother is Tiny Harris.

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  22. #022

    T.I. is released from prison after serving one year and one day. He is recording tracks for his seventh album, planned for release in August.

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  23. #023

    He owns his own record label, Grand Hustle Entertainment.

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  24. #024

    Filming for American Gangster (2007), directed by Ridley Scott, took place in New York with lead actors Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington.

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  25. #025

    He appeared on Forbes' "Hip Hop Cash Kings" list with earnings of 16 million dollars.

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  26. #026

    He was engaged to Tiny Harris (2002-2008).

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  27. #027

    He does not like champagne.

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    His first album for Atlantic Records, "Trap Muzik," had 3 hit singles: 24's, Rubberband Man and Lets Get Away.

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  29. #029

    At the 2006 BET Awards he won "Best Male Hip-Hop Artist" and placed second in the "Viewers Choice" category.

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  30. #030

    He is completing his fifth album, T.I. vs T.I.P., to be released on July 3.

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  31. #031

    T.I. is working on his fifth album, "T.I. vs T.I.P.," which he plans to release by the end of the year.

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  32. #032

    His fourth album, "King," was released.

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  33. #033

    He is Pamela Harris's son-in-law.

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  34. #034

    He is working on his fourth album, "The King."

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