T.I. and Tiny Harris are well-known musicians and reality TV personalities with a sizeable family, which includes their three biological children and four others from previous relationships. Their eldest biological son, Clifford “King” Joseph Harris III, stands out with his distinctive appearance and personality. King was born on August 25, 2004, and has made a name for himself as a singer, rapper, and social media influencer. He goes by the stage name “Kid Saiyan,” a reference to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z. King exudes a rock star persona and has recently found himself in the news due to an encounter with law enforcement.
The 18-year-old artist, who was en route to a vacation, was pulled over and subsequently arrested, leading to the release of his mugshot. This image quickly circulated on social media, where some people ridiculed his appearance, comparing him to a muppet or cartoon character. King responded to the criticism on his Instagram, emphasizing that he was not seeking trouble or trying to project a gangster image. He explained, “I’m sorry that a [expletive] caught me while I was on my way to vacation. I’m sorry, I thought I was doing what a young [expletive] was supposed to do. I ain’t wanna be in there. Everybody that’s saying [expletive] trying to be gangsta. I ain’t ask for the police to pull me over.”
Many on social media made light of the situation, speculating that King’s behavior was leading him down a problematic path. Some referenced old social media predictions from 2012, speculating about his future legal troubles. They advised against glamorizing a hood or gangster lifestyle.
King’s father, T.I., took to Instagram to address the situation and share his perspective with his followers. He acknowledged his son’s behavior and explained that he had tried for years to guide him on a different path. T.I. expressed his concern, saying, “If he [expletive] keeps that [expletive] up, he’s going to prison. Ain’t no way around it, ain’t nothing I’mma be able to do about it.” T.I. continued, “‘Cause I know that energy. I was that energy. I know exactly how it’s going to turn out,” before being interrupted by a fan who recognized him.
T.I. believes his son is a good kid but may require more focus. He asked his fans to stop offering advice on parenting and mentioned that he has been counseling King for several months, doing all he can to guide him. Supportive fans sided with T.I., agreeing that life experiences often serve as the best teacher.