T.I. Looks For Musical Rebirth As He Departs From Columbia Records

T.I. has always found a way to have success, even when it wasn't about his own music. He's done a reality show with his wife and kids, appeared on blockbuster pop collaborations and endless rap features, and of course had huge success with controversial protege Iggy Azalea — all of which has kept him in the spotlight at times of transition in his own career. Now, the self-proclaimed "King of the South" is back and looking for a musical rebirth. He changed his stage name to his childhood name of Tip, and with his new EP "Da' Nic," he's gone independent, breaking away from a label for the first time. T.I. says his ability to boost others — like his cameo on the Robin Thicke 2013 smash "Blurred Lines" — and the success of his street anthem "About the Money" last year proves he is still highly capable of churning out hits.