Rapper T.I. has joined the cast of Kelsey Grammer's hit TV drama Boss.

The Whatever You Like hit-maker recently signed a deal to film a guest spot in an episode of cop series Hawaii Five-0, and now he is expanding his acting resume after landing a spot on the Emmy Award-winning show's upcoming season.

According to Vibe.com, the 31 year old will play Trey Rogers, a former gang leader aiming for a career in politics.

The rap star is no stranger to the small screen - the second season of his reality show with wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle, T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, premiered on Monday.