http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58816&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rssThe self-proclaimed king of Southern hip-hop, T.I. has built a career based on catchy nihilism that banks on both self-determination and dope-boy darkness. The frequently incarcerated Atlanta native is small in stature, ill-tempered and walks with the swagger of Jay-Z, a combination that prompts his critics to dub him hip-hop's Napoleon. His first offering, 2001's <I>I'm Serious</I>, didn't exactly burn up the charts, but it featured production from the Neptunes and displayed a tenderness that subsequent releases would downplay. In many ways, 2003's <I>Trap Muzik</I> was T.I.'s official unveiling; the irresistible single "Rubber Band Man" served as a raison d'etre of sorts for the star. After spending time in prison for cocaine charges, he returned in 2004 with the comparatively cheery <I>Urban Legend</I>. Between the release of that album and 2006's <i>King</i>, he had begun to challenge 50 Cent and Eminem as the most famous emcee in the world. T.I.'s next album, 2007's <I>T.I. vs. T.I.P.</I>, explored the division between the rapper's street persona and his corporate interest. Mining dark territory and featuring Justin Timberlake, 2008's <I>Paper Trail</I> continued to cement his status as the king. - Sam ChennaultHitmakersen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:04:04 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58816&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss The self-proclaimed king of Southern hip-hop, T.I. has built a career based on catchy nihilism that banks on both self-determination and dope-boy darkness. The frequently incarcerated Atlanta native is small in stature, ill-tempered and walks with the swagger of Jay-Z, a combination that prompts his critics to dub him hip-hop's Napoleon. His first offering, 2001's <I>I'm Serious</I>, didn't exactly burn up the charts, but it featured production from the Neptunes and displayed a tenderness that subsequent releases would downplay. In many ways, 2003's <I>Trap Muzik</I> was T.I.'s official unveiling; the irresistible single "Rubber Band Man" served as a raison d'etre of sorts for the star. After spending time in prison for cocaine charges, he returned in 2004 with the comparatively cheery <I>Urban Legend</I>. Between the release of that album and 2006's <i>King</i>, he had begun to challenge 50 Cent and Eminem as the most famous emcee in the world. T.I.'s next album, 2007's <I>T.I. vs. T.I.P.</I>, explored the division between the rapper's street persona and his corporate interest. Mining dark territory and featuring Justin Timberlake, 2008's <I>Paper Trail</I> continued to cement his status as the king. - Sam Chennault http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754570&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:39:10 -0800 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.25754570 mvid.25754570 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754570&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754551&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:37:59 -0800 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.25754551 mvid.25754551 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754551&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754526&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:37:03 -0800 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.25754526 mvid.25754526 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754526&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754509&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:35:20 -0800 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.25754509 mvid.25754509 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754509&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754486&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:34:32 -0800 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.25754486 mvid.25754486 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.25754486&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.20664884&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss Fri, 2 May 2008 10:13:30 -0700 Music Videos by T.I. on Rhapsody Online mvid.20664884 mvid.20664884 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=mvid.20664884&rws=%2Fti%2Fmusic-videos.rss