Rap-reality TV star T.I. to join broadcast as hometown Hawks host NBA champion Heat

ATLANTA – T.I. is adding a new line to his resume — broadcaster.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper and reality television star will take part in Friday night’s broadcast of the Atlanta Hawks hosting the NBA champion Miami Heat on SportsSouth.

T.I., whose actual name is Clifford Harris, is an Atlanta native and frequently attends Hawks’ games. He will join announcer Bob Rathbun and analyst Duane Ferrell to help call the first half.

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