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What Is T.I.’s Net Worth?
As of March 11, 2025, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., has an estimated net worth of $30 million. This figure represents the combined assets he shares with his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris. The rapper’s financial standing is influenced by his career as a musician, actor, entrepreneur, and author. His discography includes over ten studio albums, along with numerous film appearances and business ventures.
Legal Battles and Financial Judgments Affecting T.I.’s Net Worth
One significant event that impacted T.I.’s net worth was the copyright infringement case against MGA Entertainment, the company behind the Bratz dolls and L.O.L. Surprise! OMG Dolls. T.I. and Tiny claimed that the OMG Dolls infringed on the copyright of their teen pop group, OMG Girlz, co-created in 2009. Initially seeking $100 million in damages, the legal battle took several turns. A first trial ended in a mistrial, and a subsequent jury ordered T.I. and Tiny to pay MGA $6 million for attorney’s fees after finding no copyright or trademark violation in July 2023. However, in September 2024, a third trial concluded with a jury ruling in favor of T.I. and Tiny, awarding them $71 million in damages, comprised of $17.9 million in compensatory damages and $53.6 million in punitive damages. This substantial judgment significantly boosted T.I.’s net worth, although legal fees and potential appeals could affect the final amount received.
T.I. and Tiny faced challenges with the IRS involving unpaid taxes. In 2012, they were hit with a tax lien of $1,397,283.47. A subsequent lien in 2013 amounted to $3,173,476.39 for that year’s taxes. By 2015, the IRS claimed the couple’s total tax payments and penalty debt was $4.5 million. By 2018, the debt reportedly totaled $6.2 million. In March 2018, the couple paid down $1 million of the debt.
In August 2017, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur launched a cryptocurrency project called the FliK Token. In November 2018 a number of investors sued FliK and T.I. claiming they lost millions after the founder made misleading claims about the token’s future. In September 2020, T.I. settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission, agreeing to pay a civil monetary penalty of $75,000 and agree not to “participate in offerings or sales of digital-asset securities for at least five years.”
According to a lawsuit filed in 2016 by Aydin & Co, a jewelry store in a Georgia, T.I. had been stiffing the business for their jewelry for years. The company says that they gave the rapper an 18.5 karat white gold bracelet, a ring and a yellow gold rosary. He paid the store $20,000, but the bill for the three pieces was $64,000. The lawsuit also stated that he owed the store over $400,000. As a result, the store sued the rapper for a grand total of $755,000. In September 2018 the case was settled out of court.
T.I.’s Early Career and Rise to Fame
Born on September 25, 1980, as Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., in Alabama, T.I.’s early life included rapping from the age of eight and, later, dealing drugs after dropping out of high school. He signed his first major-label record deal with LaFace, a subsidiary of Arista, in 1999, but was later released. In 2003, he created his own label, Grand Hustle Records, after signing with Atlantic. He gained popularity with his 2003 album “Trap Muzik,” which contained the hit singles “Rubber Band Man” and “Let’s Get Away.” This album played a key role in popularizing the trap music subgenre and significantly contributed to T.I.’s initial financial success. T.I.’s ability to capitalize on his musical talent led to lucrative record deals and solidified his presence in the hip-hop scene.
As of this writing, Harris has released ten studio albums. Seven of his albums have reached the top five of the Billboard 200 charts. His single “Live Your Life,” became a number one hit, replacing his other song “Whatever You Like” at the top of the charts, making him one of a very small group of musical artists to have one of their own songs knock their other song out of the number one slot and occupy the first and second positions on the chart simultaneously. In 2003, T.I. started to get a lot of attention thanks to his featured performance on rapper Bone Crusher’s “Never Scared” single. That same year he released his iconic album “Trap Muzik,” which contains the hit singles “Rubber Band Man” and “Let’s Get Away. The following year he and Lil’ Wayne appeared on Destiny’s Child hit “Soldier.” T.I. also released his “Urban Legend” album that year. His 2008 album “Paper Trail” was his most successful to date and the third album of his to reach #1. T.I. was featured with Pharrell Williams on the number one hit Robin Thicke song “Blurred Lines.” That same year (2013), his 10-year deal with Atlantic expired and he signed with Columbia Records. He released “Paperwork” in 2014 and “Dime Trap” in 2018.
Acting Career and Television Ventures
Beyond music, T.I. has expanded his revenue streams through acting. He has appeared in films like “ATL,” “Takers,” “Get Hard,” “Identity Thief,” and “Ant-Man” and its sequel. Harris has also starred in the reality television series “T.I.’s Road to Redemption,” “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle”, and “The Grand Hustle.” While specific salary figures for these roles aren’t publicly available, his involvement in major film franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his reality TV shows have undoubtedly contributed to his net worth.
Real Estate and Personal Assets
In January 2020, T.I. and Tiny purchased a 14,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, for $3.27 million. The mansion is located in a private gated community. The property features a large pool, spa, gym and outdoor fireplace. Details about additional real estate holdings or other significant assets are not publicly available, but this substantial purchase indicates a portion of T.I.’s net worth is tied up in real estate.
