T.I. and Will Smith celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 25 as they turned 41 and 53, respectively, this year. The King of the South took time out to send a little birthday love to the Philly O.G. as their transitioning careers from rapping to acting mirror each other and revealed that “The Fresh Prince” star was highly instrumental in his Hollywood emergence.
“Happy Gday to my 9/25 brother @willsmith thanx for stepping up and believing in me as a first time actor, telling WB you wouldn’t make the movie if I wasn’t in it. That film went on to become ATL. I’m thankful for you & your mentorship over the years. Enjoy the day & Live it UP (as if you must tell a n——a this rich to do so🤦🏽♂️) Libra Scales on deck ⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️Happy Birthday Big Bro!!!! ♎️♎️9/25ers👑👑,” T.I. posted on Instagram.
T.I. recently teased that a part two of ATL may be in the works this summer and also shared that he’s added the title of director to his repertoire. T.I. has been sharing pictures of his upcoming television comedy series “Da’Partments” which is currently filming in Atlanta.
While details of the upcoming show are being kept under wraps, a clip has surfaced that features his son King displaying his acting chops as a young teen hustling water. T.I. also shared footage of him coaching his son on the set as he prepares him to one day sit on the throne himself.
“Saying you want it all in life ain’t enough… you gon have to fully commit & show the universe you want it with action & effort. DAILY‼️ On Good days, Bad days, & all… That’s the ONLY way‼️ #ProudPops #SetLife,” T.I. also posted on IG.
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