KING OF THE SOUTH (2025)
T.I. • Taraji P. Henson • Mahershala Ali • Viola Davis
Crime • Drama • Biography • Music
“You can’t be a king if you’re afraid to lose the crown.”
From visionary storyteller Tyler Perry and hip-hop icon T.I. comes KING OF THE SOUTH (2025) — an unflinching portrait of ambition, sacrifice, and survival in the heart of Atlanta.
T.I. stars as Clifford Harris, a young hustler whose talent and determination lift him from the streets to global fame. But with every success comes a new enemy, and the empire he builds stands on foundations as fragile as his past.
Taraji P. Henson plays Renee Jackson, a journalist and single mother who sees beyond his fame — and challenges him to confront the man behind the myth. Mahershala Ali embodies Derrick “D. Smoke” Carter, a mentor-turned-threat who knows the streets — and T.I.’s secrets — too well. Viola Davis delivers a powerhouse performance as Gloria Harris, the matriarch who raised a king but fears the cost of his crown.
As fame collides with family, and loyalty battles greed, KING OF THE SOUTH becomes more than a story of hip-hop — it’s a saga about power, redemption, and the choices that define a man’s throne.
KING OF THE SOUTH (2025) captures the rhythm and grit of Atlanta, blending real-life inspiration with cinematic intensity — a tale of legacy written in beats, blood, and belief.
THEMES
Rise & Reckoning — Success demands more than talent — it demands truth.
Loyalty & Betrayal — Crowns are heavy when built on secrets.
Family & Forgiveness — You can leave the streets, but not the people you love.
Legacy & Identity — The real victory is knowing who you are beneath the crown.
“He ruled the streets. Now he’s fighting for his soul.”
