T.I.: Road to the BET Awards 2013

T.I. is ready to hit the stage at the biggest night in music

T.I.: King Uncaged to No Mercy - The original title was influenced by his incarceration at the time, but the King of the South ultimately went for something more ferocious to describe this 2010 track listing. The title hints at many things that warrant "no mercy" for the rapper. The album went gold and the tracks are classic. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Road to the BET Awards 2013 - The self-proclaimed "King of the South" is gearing up to attend the 2013 BET Awards. With a string of new accolades under his belt, and a few run-ins with the law, T.I. surely knows how to turn a negative into a positive. Let's take a look at T.I.'s journey to the 2013 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

45. T.I. "Go Get It" - T.I. adds another go-getter’s anthem to his long string of hits with “Go Get It.”(Photo: Grand Hustle Records)

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"Go Get It" - August 16, 2012: - T.I. has come a long way, and he wants you to know that. In his new video "Get Get It," the rapper highlights his transformation from hustling in the streets to living it up in the suites.(Photo: Warner Music Group)

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T.I.and the Atlanta Falcons - T.I., the king of Atlanta, wouldn't be caught dead repping for a team from outside his hometown. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for AKOO Clothing)

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Legend-ary - September 26, 2012: - Kicking off the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend was the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Legends Mixer (also called the Legends Ball), where T.I. was one of the evening's honorees. The event was hosted by SoSo Def CEO Jermaine Dupri, and other honorees included Michael Maldin, Noontime and ex-TLC manager Pebbles.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for AKOO Clothing)

The Hip-Hop Huxtables? - October 2012: - So what if there was a Hip-Hop version of The Cosby Show? In case you were curious, In Touch magazine has brought that concept to life, deeming T.I. and his family the "Hip-Hop Huxtables." In the October issue of the magazine, the Harrises are seen gathered around the man of the house, who is pictured rocking the infamous Cosby sweater.(Photo: In Touch Magazine)

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The Hip-Hop Huxtables? - October 2012: - So what if there was a Hip-Hop version of The Cosby Show? In case you were curious, In Touch magazine has brought that concept to life, deeming T.I. and his family the "Hip-Hop Huxtables." In the October issue of the magazine, the Harrises are seen gathered around the man of the house, who is pictured rocking the infamous Cosby sweater.(Photo: In Touch Magazine)

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"Blurred Lines" - March 21, 2013: - It's guy night! Robin Thicke, Pharrell and T.I. are livin' in up in Thicke's new music video for his hit single "Blurred Lines." (Photo: Star Trak, LLC)

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Being Mary Jane: Episode 4 Soundtrack - When it comes to episode 4 of Being Mary Jane, there are three songs that you should focus on that'll take you from the club to the bedroom. 1. "Ball" - T.I. and Lil Wayne During a much needed girls night out, Mary Jane, Kara, Nichelle and Lisa clubbed all night long to the tune and had a good time. "Ball" is definitely a club anthem that gets the party going!(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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On a Charitable "T.I.P." - December 12, 2012: - It's always preached in the Hip-Hop community that it's important to give back. T.I. joined Hot 97.5 and surprised patients at the Detroit Medical Center's Children Hospital with gifts for the holiday season.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Tiny and T.I. - T.I. and Tiny have been labeled the "Hip Hop Huxtables" by the masses and for good reason. Now, in the second season of T.I. & Tiny:The Family Hustle, the world has officially fallen in love with the Harris family. Despite whatever preconceived notions folks have had about T.I., his love, dedication and support that he gives to his family make him quite possibly one of the most lovable fathers out there. Oh, and this couple is S-E-X-Y! (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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T.I. wants you to "Give Like A King" - December 15, 2012: - T.I. and his wife Tiny launched their new charity foundation Give Like A King, which helps increase the availability of affordable housing up to 300,000 veterans who are faced with homelessness every day.The campaign also helps to provide healthcare, jobs, meals and couseling.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

"Trouble Man" released - December 18, 2012 - Trouble Man, T.I.'s first official release since his incarsaration, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart, raking in 179,000 units. This marks the rapper's eighth top 10 debut.(Photos: JP Yim/Getty Images for BET; Grand Hustle)

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"Trouble Man" released - December 18, 2012 - Trouble Man, T.I.'s first official release since his incarsaration, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart, raking in 179,000 units. This marks the rapper's eighth top 10 debut.(Photos: JP Yim/Getty Images for BET; Grand Hustle)

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Cover "Kang" - February 2013 - Continuing on the promotional trail for his album Trouble Man, T.I. covered the February 2013 issue of Source magazine.(Photo: Source Magazine)

"Music Matters" to T.I. - March 14, 2013: - T.I. headlined the 2013 Music Matters SXSW Showcase presented by BET Networks and ASCAP at Austin's Brazos Hall. The rapper brought out Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell during his performances on "What You Know," "Memories Back Then," "Backseat Freestyle" and "Swimming Pools."(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET)

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"Music Matters" to T.I. - March 14, 2013: - T.I. headlined the 2013 Music Matters SXSW Showcase presented by BET Networks and ASCAP at Austin's Brazos Hall. The rapper brought out Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell during his performances on "What You Know," "Memories Back Then," "Backseat Freestyle" and "Swimming Pools."(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET)

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T.I. says "Hello" to Jimmy Kimmel - March 19, 2013 - T.I. performed "Hello" off of his latest project Trouble Man live on the late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!(Photo: Anthony/PacificCoastNews.com)

T.I. collaborates with Weezy - March 20, 2013 - First it was Jay and Ye, and now it's T.I. and Wayne. The two rap titans announced their collaboration on March 20 in the form of the American's Most Wanted tour.Rapper Future is also slated to hit the stage with the duo. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, the tour is set to stop in 40 cities.The tour kicks off in Birmingham AL on July 9.(Photos: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images; Young Money)

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T.I. collaborates with Weezy - March 20, 2013 - First it was Jay and Ye, and now it's T.I. and Wayne. The two rap titans announced their collaboration on March 20 in the form of the American's Most Wanted tour.Rapper Future is also slated to hit the stage with the duo. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, the tour is set to stop in 40 cities.The tour kicks off in Birmingham AL on July 9.(Photos: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images; Young Money)

T.I. Rides for Iggy Azalea - T.I. wants everyone to know that he is not Iggy Azalea's ghostwriter and that she writes her own rhymes. In a recent radio interview, he said that "he's no ghostwriter" and that Iggy has her own thoughts and ideas. "I couldn’t write a lot of the s--t she say. I couldn’t put her thoughts into words as articulate as she does. She just has a different way of presenting herself and her art," he said. "Now, don’t get me wrong, everybody in the studio helps with hooks and certain things like that. That goes for me and any of the other top five rappers. Everybody. It could be a producer, a homeboy, you want the best ideas." (Photo: Chris McKay/WireImage) 

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T.I. the Mentor - June 17, 2013 - T.I. joined his protégé Iggy Azalea on stage during one of her two shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.(Photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Chris McKay/WireImage/Getty Images)

"Check This Dig That" - June 18, 2013 - Releasing more singles from his album Trouble Man, T.I. released the music video for "Check This, Dig That" featuring Trae Tha Truth.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

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"Check This Dig That" - June 18, 2013 - Releasing more singles from his album Trouble Man, T.I. released the music video for "Check This, Dig That" featuring Trae Tha Truth.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

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Doing it BIG - June 18, 2013 - Proving that they're the talk of the industry, T.I., 2 Chainz and Lil' Wayne all cover the June 2013 issue of XXL magazine. In addition to sharing the cover, each artist also graced a separate cover of his own.(Photo: XXL Magazine)