Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin, born on February 16, 2000, prominently known as T.I Blaze is a Nigerian songwriter and recording artist from Ogun State. He is recognized for his melodic blend of English and Yoruba, T.I Blaze rose to prominence with the release of his breakout single “Sometimes”, a track that resonated deeply with Nigeria’s youth and street music audience.

In 2022, he released his debut EP titled The Fresh Prince of Lagos, a 6-track project that featured collaborations with Olamide, Rasaqi NFG, and South African rapper Blxckie. The EP earned him critical acclaim and marked his selection as Apple Music’s Next Artist for Nigeria on March 11, 2022.

He dropped his debut studio album, El Major, in November 2022. The album included collaborations with top artists such as Bella Shmurda, Fave, Skiibii, and Ladipoe.
His second album “Shakur” was released in 2024.