Rapper T.I. is heading back to American Tv for a multi-episode arc on Don Cheadle's hit show House Of Lies.

The Whatever You Like hitmaker has been cast in the drama series for its upcoming third season.

T.I., real name Clifford Harris, will play a musician/actor who co-owns a clothing company with his childhood friend, Dre, played by Er alum Mekhi Phifer.

Last year (12), T.I. guest starred on Hawaii Five-0, and had a regular role on short-lived series, Boss. He also fronts reality show T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.