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The discography of American rapper T.I. consists of eleven studio albums, one compilation album, one
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, four
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s (EPs), 13 mixtapes, 110 singles (including 61 as a
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) and 11
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s. He has also released one music video album and over 60
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s, the details of which are included in his
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. Throughout his career, T.I.'s music has been released on several
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s, including Artista and
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, as well as his own label imprint,
Grand Hustle Records Grand Hustle Records (formerly Grand Hustle Entertainment), also known as Hustle Gang Music, is an Atlanta, Georgia-based hip hop record label, founded in 2003, by American rapper T.I. and his manager Jason Geter. Up until December 2012, the lab ...
. T.I. has also served as an executive producer for several projects other than his own, including
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's debut ''
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'' (2008), B.G.'s '' Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood'' (2009),
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's debut '' The Adventures of Bobby Ray'' (2010) and
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's debut EP '' Glory'' (2012), as well as her debut album ''
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'' (2014). In 2005, T.I. had executive produced the soundtrack to the film ''
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'' and released the collection through his record label. T.I. is also a noted
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, having produced several song recordings, a few under the
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T.I.P.. He has also served as a
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and assisting
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for several artists, such as Bow Wow,
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, Dr. Dre, Bun B and
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. T.I. was discovered by Kawan "KP" Prather and signed to his label imprint Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment. Upon signing a recording contract with Arista Records subsidiary
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in 2001, he shortened his name from TIP to T.I., out of respect for his Arista label-mate Q-Tip. In 2001, T.I. released his debut album, ''
I'm Serious ''I'm Serious'' is the debut studio album by American rapper T.I., released on October 9, 2001 through Arista Records. The album included guests appearances from Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (who called T.I. "the Jay-Z of the South"), Jazze ...
''. The album peaked at number 98 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and sold about 270,000 copies. Due to poor sales, T.I. asked for a
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deal with Arista or be released from his contract; he was subsequently granted his release and dropped from the label. In 2002, T.I. was featured on the Greg Street's mixtape of Field Mob's song, "All I Know" featuring Jazze Pha. In 2003, T.I. launched Grand Hustle Entertainment (now Grand Hustle Records) with his longtime business partner Jason Geter and signed a new deal with Atlantic Records.Soren Baker (May 12, 2005)
"Taking the street route back"
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'' Retrieved in 2009.
He then collaborated with fellow Atlanta-based rapper
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and
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, for the song "
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". The song became a
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for the summer of 2003, peaking at number 26 in the US, marking T.I.'s first appearance on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. T.I. released ''
Trap Muzik ''Trap Muzik'' is the second studio album by the American rapper T.I., released on August 19, 2003, by Atlantic and his newly founded record label Grand Hustle. Due to the poor sales on T.I.'s first album, '' I'm Serious'' (2001), T.I. asked for a ...
'', his first album under Grand Hustle/Atlantic, in 2003. It contained the lead single " 24's", which had peaked at number 78 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, his first solo entry there. ''Trap Muzik'' later debuted at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it much more successful than his previous effort. The following singles, "
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" and " Let's Get Away", also impacted the Hot 100 chart, while " Be Easy" only charted ''Billboard''s R&B chart. His third album, ''
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'', was released in 2004 and included the hit single " Bring 'Em Out", which peaked at number nine in the US and was certified platinum. The album peaked at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was also certified platinum in the US. ''Urban Legend'' also spawned the singles " U Don't Know Me" and " ASAP". In 2006, his fourth album ''
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'', debuted at number one and was certified gold in its first week of release. The lead single, " What You Know" peaked at number three in the US, and was certified double-platinum. ''King'', which also serves as the official
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for T.I.'s first feature film '' ATL'', was certified platinum in the US, gold in
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, and silver in the UK. ''King'' also included "
Why You Wanna "Why You Wanna" is a song by American rapper T.I., released as the second official single from his fourth album ''King'' (2006). It samples a slowed down keyboard chord from Crystal Waters' "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)". The chorus also interp ...
", " Live in the Sky" and "
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". Later that year, he earned his first number-one US single with " My Love", his collaboration with American pop singer Justin Timberlake. T.I. released his fifth album '' T.I. vs. T.I.P.'', in 2007, which went on to become his second consecutive number-one album. The lead single " Big Shit Poppin' (Do It)", peaked at number nine in the US. The album was certified platinum in the US and gold in Canada. The other singles from the album included " You Know What It Is" and " Hurt". In 2008, before T.I.'s prison sentence, he released ''
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'', his third number-one album in the United States, which was certified gold in its first week of release. The album included two US number-one singles with four top-five singles overall: "
Whatever You Like "Whatever You Like" is a song by the American rapper T.I., released as the lead single (second overall) from his sixth studio album, ''Paper Trail'' (2008). The song was written by T.I. and David Siegel, alongside the song's producer Jim Jonsi ...
", Swagga Like Us" (featuring Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Jay-Z), " Live Your Life" (featuring Rihanna), and "
Dead and Gone "Dead and Gone" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., featuring American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released on January 12, 2009 as the eighth single from T.I.'s sixth studio album, ''Paper Trail'' (2008). Due ...
" (featuring Justin Timberlake). The album, was certified double-platinum in the US, platinum in Canada, and gold in Australia,
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, and the
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. In 2009, ''Paper Trail'' was re-released entitled '' Paper Trail: Case Closed'', as an EP in the UK and included two new singles and three songs off the original album. In 2010, while serving 11 months in prison for probation violation, he released his seventh studio album '' No Mercy'', in December 2010. ''No Mercy'' included the lead single " Get Back Up", which features American singer Chris Brown, and "
That's All She Wrote "That's All She Wrote" is a song by American rapper T.I. featuring fellow American rapper Eminem, released on January 11, 2011 as the eighth single from the former's seventh studio album '' No Mercy'' (2010). The song was written by the artis ...
", which features American rapper Eminem. The album debuted at number four in America and was certified gold by the RIAA. In 2012, T.I. released '' Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head'', on December 18. The album peaked at number two in the US and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album spawned two successful singles, " Go Get It" and " Ball". Following the album's release, T.I. announced he drew a close to his 10-year contract with Atlantic Records and was searching for a new label to sign himself and Grand Hustle. In November 2013, T.I. revealed he signed a record deal with Columbia Records, to release his ninth album, then-titled ''Trouble Man II: He Who Wears the Crown''. He would later announce he postponed ''Trouble Man II'', after recording with longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams (who was influential in his move to Columbia), and would now release a new project titled ''
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''. The album produced two successful singles, "
About the Money "About the Money" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released on June 3, 2014, through Grand Hustle Records and Columbia Records, as the first single from his ninth studio album '' Paperwork''. The song, which features gues ...
" and "
No Mediocre "No Mediocre" is a song by American rapper T.I., released on June 17, 2014, through Grand Hustle and Columbia Records, as the lead single from his ninth studio album ''Paperwork'' (2014). It is a hip hop song, produced by DJ Mustard, and it fea ...
".


Albums


Studio albums


Compilation albums


Remix albums


EPs


Mixtapes


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Promotional singles


Other charted songs


Guest appearances


Production discography


See also

* T.I. videography * List of awards and nominations received by T.I. * P$C discography * Bankroll Mafia discography


Notes

*A "I'm Serious" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the
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chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *B "That's All She Wrote" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *C "Poppin Bottles" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *D "Pac's Life" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *E "Whatever U Like" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. It did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *F "That's Right" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *G "Make Up Bag" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *H "Ready Set Go" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *I "F.A.M.E." did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *J "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 9 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. It did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 8 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *K "Ride wit Me" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. It did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *L "Front Back" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *M "Wish You Would" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. It did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 18 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *N "Ya Hear Me" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *O "I Can't Help It" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *P "No Mercy" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *Q "Here Ye, Hear Ye" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *R "Like That" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. It did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *S "Stomp" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *T "Touchdown" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 9 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *U "56 Bars (Intro)" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *V "My Life Your Entertainment" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *W "I'm Illy" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *X "In My Bag" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 7 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *Y "Freeze Me" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *Z "Welcome to the World" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *AA "Castle Walls" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *AB "Pyro" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *AC "Fireworkz" (Remix) did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. *AD "Arena" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100. *AE "Plain Jane" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. --> *BE "Bitches & Bottles (Let's Get It Started)" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 9 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.


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