On March 22, 2007, a tragic event struck the family of American musicians Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (known as T.I.) and Tameka Cottle-Harris when their daughter was stillborn. At the time, Tameka was over six months into her pregnancy. Although their daughter was never given the opportunity to live, her legacy remains part of a widely recognized and talented family.
T.I. and Tameka Cottle married on July 31, 2010. The couple shares several children, including Clifford Joseph Harris III and Major Philant Harris. Tameka also has a daughter, Zonnique Jailee Pullins, from a prior relationship. The family's roots are in Georgia, where both parents have built successful careers in music and entertainment.
Tameka Cottle-Harris, born on July 14, 1975, in Georgia, USA, is a well-known American musician and television personality. She gained fame as a member of the R&B group Xscape, known for their contributions to rhythm and blues, contemporary R&B, and soul genres. During the group's most active periods, they received numerous accolades and awards.
In addition to performing, Tameka is an accomplished songwriter. She notably contributed to the hit song "No Scrubs," performed by TLC, for which she received a Grammy Award. Her petite stature earned her the nickname "Tiny,” standing at under five feet tall. Core Xscape members include Tamika Scott, LaTocha Scott, Kandi Burruss, and Tameka herself; Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, often misidentified as a member, was actually a producer affiliated with the group.
Tameka has also extended her talents beyond music into television. She has appeared on reality shows and occasionally acts when her schedule allows.
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., popularly known as T.I., was born on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is widely recognized as both a rapper and actor with substantial impact in rap and hip-hop culture. T.I. began rapping at the age of eight and initially dropped out of Douglass High School. His early life was marked by legal troubles and time spent dealing drugs, but he transformed his path through music.
Over the course of his successful career, T.I. has released multiple chart-topping albums. Nine of his albums have achieved commercial and critical success, with seven reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart. His 2008 album Paper Trail stands out as his most commercially successful release, selling over 500,000 copies in its first week and eventually earning platinum certification.
In 2006, T.I. enjoyed a landmark year, collecting several major music awards and commercial accolades. His influence extends beyond the recording studio into film. He made his acting debut in the 2006 movie ATL, which was a commercial hit. He later appeared in films such as Takers, American Gangster, Identity Thief, Get Hard, and Marvel’s Ant-Man series, solidifying his status as a multifaceted entertainer.
