What Happened to Clifford Joseph "King" Harris III?

Clifford Joseph "King" Harris III was born on August 25, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, to renowned rapper T.I. and R&B singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris. Growing up in the spotlight, he became a familiar face through the VH1 reality series "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," which documented his family's personal and professional lives. This early exposure established him as a media personality, setting the stage for his future endeavors in entertainment.

In the early 2020s, Harris began to forge his own path in the music industry, adopting the stage name Kid Saiyan. He started releasing independent singles such as "Bout Dat" and "Bad Intentions" in 2020, experimenting with trap music and melodic hip-hop. His debut album, "WILD ROCK$TAR$," was released in August 2021, followed by the EP "A Thin Line Between a King & a Playa" in 2021. He further expanded his music catalog with the single "Locked In" in August 2024, for which a music video was released in January 2025, and the seven-track EP "Be Ready" in March 2025. Beyond music, Harris has also made appearances on improv comedy series like "Wild 'N Out" and had a role in his father's 2023 film "Da 'Partments".

However, Harris's public life has also been marked by controversy and legal challenges. In August 2022, he was charged in Pickens County, Georgia, with speeding, knowingly driving on a suspended license, and driving under the influence of drugs. His father, T.I., publicly addressed these issues in September 2022, expressing concern about his son's behavior and warning of potential imprisonment if it continued. In November 2023, a widely publicized argument between King and his parents, T.I. and Tiny, occurred during an Instagram Live session, where Harris claimed he was not raised in luxury, a statement his parents disputed.

His legal troubles escalated in October 2024 when he was arrested in Dunwoody, Georgia, on an outstanding bench warrant from Pickens County for failing to appear in court on his 2022 charges. During the arrest, officers reported smelling marijuana and found him carrying a firearm. Amidst these challenges, Harris also embraced fatherhood, with his son, King Jr., being born in November 2024. He celebrated his son's first birthday in November 2025, reflecting on how fatherhood had prompted his growth from a "boy to a man".

As of early 2026, Harris has continued to be in the public eye. In March 2026, he engaged in a public feud with rapper 50 Cent, releasing a diss track titled "Droptop" after 50 Cent released a song seemingly aimed at the Harris family. He also reportedly secured the "Ms. Jackson" brand name for weed products in a move against 50 Cent in March 2026. Most recently, on April 12, 2026, Harris was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, during a traffic stop for speeding. Officers reported finding a firearm and a vape pen containing THC, leading to charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and traffic citations. He reportedly refused to exit his vehicle initially during the stop. Harris, who turned 21 in August 2025, continues to navigate his music career and personal life under intense public scrutiny.