
T.I., the Atlanta rapper credited with defining the Dirty South sound, has signed a new publishing deal with Reservoir Media, the global independent music company. The agreement spans T.I.’s entire catalog, from his first album, I’m Serious (2001) to his most recent, Kill The King (2026), which he has said will be his last.
Background:
T.I., real name Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., has sold over 14 million albums across 11 full-length releases as well as hundreds of singles and mixtapes.
He also owns two clothing lines, has acted in film and television, and launched a charity called Us or Else.
The charity released a compilation album, Us Or Else: Letter To The System, with contributions from Killer Mike, Meek Mill, Quavo, and many others.
What they said:
Harris: “I’m very excited about building a strong partnership with Reservoir as we work together to diversify the business and expand the reach of my catalogue.”
Rell Lafargue, President and Chief Operating Officer at Reservoir: "T.I. is one of those rare powerhouses whose music has real cultural significance and staying power. Our focus has always been to grow our roster with world-class music, and welcoming one of rap and hip-hop's most influential artists and bodies of work to Reservoir reinforces that mission. This partnership with T.I. also doubles down on our long-standing commitment to the genre's storied history and promising future."
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This article was written with information sourced from Music Week.
We covered it because T.I. is a major rap star.













