Experience the fortune, fame, tragedy and love affair of T.I. The rap industry has crowned its newest King of the south: T.I.

His heart-warming story will move just about anyone. He stays far from being your "norm" rapper by bringing new flavor to the rap game.

His southern laid-back flows have enabled him to gain mass popularity and crossover. T.I.'s album featured Jay Z and P -Diddy, earned huge record sales, and provoked his nomination for Best New Rapper.

Thanks to sizzling tracks like "Serious" and "You don't Know Me", T.I. has also topped the Billboard Charts.

If you don't already know him, get to know the real T.I. and his life story.