Original: Clifford Joseph Harris , Jr. ( born September 25 , 1980 ) , better known by his stage name T.I. or T.I.P. , is an American recording artist , producer , actor and co-CEO/founder of Grand Hustle Records .
Simplified: Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. ( born September 25 , 1980 in Atlanta , Georgia , USA ) is an American rapper , songwriter , actor and record producer .