T.I. Saves the Day

Is Tip really a superhero disguised as a Southern king?

T.I. Saves the Day - T.I. made headlines again after he squashed a beef that was brewing between Game and G-Count of Chicago-based group LEP Bogus Boys. Tip orchestrated a pow wow, and the two MCs waived the white flag. But this isn't the first time T.I. has put on his cape and saved the day. Take a look at some of Super Clifford's most heroic moments. —Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Paras Griffin /Landov, Jemal Countess/Getty Images) 

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T.I. Saves the Day - T.I. made headlines again after he squashed a beef that was brewing between Game and G-Count of Chicago-based group LEP Bogus Boys. Tip orchestrated a pow wow, and the two MCs waived the white flag. But this isn't the first time T.I. has put on his cape and saved the day. Take a look at some of Super Clifford's most heroic moments. —Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Paras Griffin /Landov, Jemal Countess/Getty Images) 

T.I. Rescues Woman From Car Crash - T.I. came to the rescue earlier in May, when he came upon a serious car crash while en route to scoop up some Popeye's chicken. An SUV flipped over after being hit by a cab, and King Tip stopped on the scene and immediately offered his assistance. T.I. helped the driver, who was more ecstatic about seeing the MC than her own injuries, and waited until the ambulance arrived before disappearing in the wind.(Photo: Matt Jones/Atlantic Records)

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T.I. Rescues Woman From Car Crash - T.I. came to the rescue earlier in May, when he came upon a serious car crash while en route to scoop up some Popeye's chicken. An SUV flipped over after being hit by a cab, and King Tip stopped on the scene and immediately offered his assistance. T.I. helped the driver, who was more ecstatic about seeing the MC than her own injuries, and waited until the ambulance arrived before disappearing in the wind.(Photo: Matt Jones/Atlantic Records)

T.I. Rallies the Troops After Hurricane Katrina - When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, T.I. was one of the first artists on the front-line with David Banner as they helped raise millions and donated time and physical labor to many of their fans and families left destitute after the storm. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AXE)

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T.I. Rallies the Troops After Hurricane Katrina - When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, T.I. was one of the first artists on the front-line with David Banner as they helped raise millions and donated time and physical labor to many of their fans and families left destitute after the storm. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AXE)

Order in the Club  - In October 2011, Diddy came to ATL and had a little too much Ciroc to drink, and he started arguing with a few party-goers (including radio personality and promoter Kenny Burns) who were sipping on rival vodka brand Grey Goose. T.I., who was fresh out of jail, wasn't about to let the royal rumble go down and violate his parole. Tip took to the mic to de-escalate the situation at hand, "What's going on in this muthaf****? I'm going to tell you like this, you will not f*** my hundred million up for nothing in this muthaf****. I don't give a f**k what's going on. I ain't for that fight s**t. I will get the f**k on out of this b**h and let y'all have it. I've done enough time. Ain't nobody else in this muthaf**** talking about fighting and have did time. I ain't trying to do it. Puff, you got too much money for that s**t n***a. Let that n***a&n...

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Order in the Club  - In October 2011, Diddy came to ATL and had a little too much Ciroc to drink, and he started arguing with a few party-goers (including radio personality and promoter Kenny Burns) who were sipping on rival vodka brand Grey Goose. T.I., who was fresh out of jail, wasn't about to let the royal rumble go down and violate his parole. Tip took to the mic to de-escalate the situation at hand, "What's going on in this muthaf****? I'm going to tell you like this, you will not f*** my hundred million up for nothing in this muthaf****. I don't give a f**k what's going on. I ain't for that fight s**t. I will get the f**k on out of this b**h and let y'all have it. I've done enough time. Ain't nobody else in this muthaf**** talking about fighting and have did time. I ain't trying to do it. Puff, you got too much money for that s**t n***a. Let that n***a&n...

T.I. Brokers Rick Ross and Young Jeezy Peace Summit  - Rick Ross and Young Jeezy were at odds for a minute and had been trading jabs via wax and even got into a skirmish at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. T.I. stepped in and let both his comrades know that if it wasn't about money and family, then it was best to keep it moving.Because of Tip, Rozay and Da Snowman peaced it out and even recorded the track "War Ready" for Ross's Mastermind album this year.(Photos from left: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET,Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Moses Robinson/Getty Images for BET)

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T.I. Brokers Rick Ross and Young Jeezy Peace Summit  - Rick Ross and Young Jeezy were at odds for a minute and had been trading jabs via wax and even got into a skirmish at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. T.I. stepped in and let both his comrades know that if it wasn't about money and family, then it was best to keep it moving.Because of Tip, Rozay and Da Snowman peaced it out and even recorded the track "War Ready" for Ross's Mastermind album this year.(Photos from left: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET,Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Moses Robinson/Getty Images for BET)

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Put Down the Guns - Gun violence is a rampant issue in our community, and despite (or because of) his own history with weapons, T.I. bravely partnered with former Atlanta mayor and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young in 2008 for the film Walking With Guns.The hour-long movie included extensive footage of the King visiting a rehabilitation hospital in New York to meet patients paralyzed by gang violence. The film also shows T.I. and Young telling young people how to avoid violence, and follows a former gang member who is now a social activist.T.I. and the civil rights activist also visited several schools and youth centers talking to kids about the dangers of guns and violence, after showing the film.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for BET)

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Put Down the Guns - Gun violence is a rampant issue in our community, and despite (or because of) his own history with weapons, T.I. bravely partnered with former Atlanta mayor and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young in 2008 for the film Walking With Guns.The hour-long movie included extensive footage of the King visiting a rehabilitation hospital in New York to meet patients paralyzed by gang violence. The film also shows T.I. and Young telling young people how to avoid violence, and follows a former gang member who is now a social activist.T.I. and the civil rights activist also visited several schools and youth centers talking to kids about the dangers of guns and violence, after showing the film.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for BET)

T.I. Saves Rock Star Scott Stapp of CREED - In 2006, T.I. helped save rock musician Scott Stapp of the group CREED after a failed suicide attempt. The frontman had been on a drug and alcohol binge for several days when he heard voices and jumped over his balcony, falling 40 feet.Stapp laid there for hours before T.I. checked into the same hotel and heard moans and grumbling coming from the top of his balcony. Tip conversed with Stapp and then called paramedics. Ever the humble superhero, T.I. never spoke of his actions until Stapp brought it to light with his book, Sinner's CREED, in 2012.  (Photos from left: Rick Diamond/Getty Images, Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

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T.I. Saves Rock Star Scott Stapp of CREED - In 2006, T.I. helped save rock musician Scott Stapp of the group CREED after a failed suicide attempt. The frontman had been on a drug and alcohol binge for several days when he heard voices and jumped over his balcony, falling 40 feet.Stapp laid there for hours before T.I. checked into the same hotel and heard moans and grumbling coming from the top of his balcony. Tip conversed with Stapp and then called paramedics. Ever the humble superhero, T.I. never spoke of his actions until Stapp brought it to light with his book, Sinner's CREED, in 2012.  (Photos from left: Rick Diamond/Getty Images, Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

T.I. Talks Man From Jumping Off 22-Story Building - T.I. showed his superpower abilities on October 13, 2010, when he stopped a man from committing suicide by jumping off a 22-story building. It just so happened that the man climbed the building that houses Atlanta radio station V-103. At the time T.I. told reporters, "Something in me just said, 'Man you gotta try and help. You gotta do whatever you can.'"Tip ended up meeting with police and recorded a video message they then showed to the would-be jumper who came down. In the video T.I. stated, "Nothing is that bad. Nothing in life is worth taking your life. I'm here to help you. Please come down to talk to me."The man then came in and talked to the King before being taken to Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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T.I. Talks Man From Jumping Off 22-Story Building - T.I. showed his superpower abilities on October 13, 2010, when he stopped a man from committing suicide by jumping off a 22-story building. It just so happened that the man climbed the building that houses Atlanta radio station V-103. At the time T.I. told reporters, "Something in me just said, 'Man you gotta try and help. You gotta do whatever you can.'"Tip ended up meeting with police and recorded a video message they then showed to the would-be jumper who came down. In the video T.I. stated, "Nothing is that bad. Nothing in life is worth taking your life. I'm here to help you. Please come down to talk to me."The man then came in and talked to the King before being taken to Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Road to Redemption  - T.I. has always given back to his community but the cameras were on him doing some of his charitable deeds when he recorded "T.I.'s Road to Redemption" in 2009.With so many of our kids dying to violence in the streets, T.I. spent time with several youngsters trying to steer them on the right path and even took some to the morgue to realize where their lives could be headed if they didn't get their lives together.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Road to Redemption  - T.I. has always given back to his community but the cameras were on him doing some of his charitable deeds when he recorded "T.I.'s Road to Redemption" in 2009.With so many of our kids dying to violence in the streets, T.I. spent time with several youngsters trying to steer them on the right path and even took some to the morgue to realize where their lives could be headed if they didn't get their lives together.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Crime Stopper Tip - T.I. recorded a crime stoppers commercial in 2010 encouraging people to report crimes in their neighborhood. The commercial was part of T.I.'s community service to limit his jail sentence after his infamous arrest for trying to purchase illegal guns. T.I.'s commercial called for people to report crimes anonymously to the police to receive rewards. (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

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Crime Stopper Tip - T.I. recorded a crime stoppers commercial in 2010 encouraging people to report crimes in their neighborhood. The commercial was part of T.I.'s community service to limit his jail sentence after his infamous arrest for trying to purchase illegal guns. T.I.'s commercial called for people to report crimes anonymously to the police to receive rewards. (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

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T.I.'s Standoff With the L.A.P.D. - T.I. and Game were involved in an intense standoff with police in April when several of their friends were beat down by security after being denied entrance into the Supperclub in L.A. Hearing of the attack, T.I. and Game came outside and kept their crews in check, evaluated the situation, and realized the police didn’t administer the beat down but it was the club’s security. T.I.'s control of the situation help prevent a riot, and no one was killed. (Photos from left: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for 2K, Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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T.I.'s Standoff With the L.A.P.D. - T.I. and Game were involved in an intense standoff with police in April when several of their friends were beat down by security after being denied entrance into the Supperclub in L.A. Hearing of the attack, T.I. and Game came outside and kept their crews in check, evaluated the situation, and realized the police didn’t administer the beat down but it was the club’s security. T.I.'s control of the situation help prevent a riot, and no one was killed. (Photos from left: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for 2K, Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)