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No offense to Mr. Harris, of course, but Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was pretty OK for summertime consumption the way it was, and this version—which is going to be the official single release, according to word on the e-street—seems somewhat superfluous. Surely there was a song that actually needed some assistance out there that could be transformed into "I'm Real '08" by a few throwaway "heys" in the background and a couple of tossed-off verses? [YouTube]
T.I. Adds His Swagger To A Song That Doesn't Really Need It
No offense to Mr. Harris, of course, but Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was pretty OK for summertime consumption the way it was, and this version—which is going to be the official single release, according to word on the e-street—seems somewhat superfluous. Surely there was a song that actually needed some assistance out there that could be transformed into "I'm Real '08" by a few throwaway "heys" in the background and a couple of tossed-off verses? [YouTube]
clara peller dept.
50 Cent—who apparently still records music, despite what he might have said previously—has decided to take on T.I., because the Atlanta MC isn't going to spend as much time in prison as Curtis would like. To spare you the trouble of picking up the new G-Unit disc, the "controversial" lyrics regarding T.I. are below the cut.
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50 Cent Has Beef With T.I. (Big Surprise)
50 Cent—who apparently still records music, despite what he might have said previously—has decided to take on T.I., because the Atlanta MC isn't going to spend as much time in prison as Curtis would like. To spare you the trouble of picking up the new G-Unit disc, the "controversial" lyrics regarding T.I. are below the cut.
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crime doesn't pay, heist movies do
Why are they putting T.I. in jail again? Seeing as how he's just signed a three-picture deal (which includes an upcoming role as a burglar alongside Idris Elba and Matt Dillon in Bone Deep) and is preparing for a TV show and a concert tour, both of which T.I. vs. T.I.P. didn't guarantee on sales and merit alone, it doesn't seem like a year (or less, probably less) in jail is really going to make him regret his recent crimes. Then again, if his current house detention allows him to tour and hang around outside Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills late at night, perhaps "prison" might just mean a stint at Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab for gun addiction. [SOHH]
T.I. Signs Three-Picture Deal, Gets Ready For Concert Tour And, Oh Yeah, Prison
Why are they putting T.I. in jail again? Seeing as how he's just signed a three-picture deal (which includes an upcoming role as a burglar alongside Idris Elba and Matt Dillon in Bone Deep) and is preparing for a TV show and a concert tour, both of which T.I. vs. T.I.P. didn't guarantee on sales and merit alone, it doesn't seem like a year (or less, probably less) in jail is really going to make him regret his recent crimes. Then again, if his current house detention allows him to tour and hang around outside Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills late at night, perhaps "prison" might just mean a stint at Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab for gun addiction. [SOHH]
T.I. will turn his public service work and honest regret into profit by letting MTV follow him as he tells children that it's bad to illegally stockpile weapons bought by your bodyguard. The eight-part docuseries should begin some time after T.I. begins his jail sentence in early 2009, so that he won't suffer any undue absence from our hearts and media while paying for his sins. [Variety]
the more you know
T.I. recently gave the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a look into his chastened, post-trial soul as he prepares to fufill a year of community service before imprisonment. "Sometimes it was like, 'If I don't get this right now I'm just going to lose it'... When you're going 350 mph it tends to be that way. But when you are stopped—halted—not slowed down, but halted, you figure 'Well I could have just slowed down. I didn't have to be stopped.'... GM had to back up off of me. There are films that I missed out on. Not speaking of, of course, shows. Tours. Tons of business. I've probably lost about $10 to $12 million dollars." See, kids? If you don't take the time to acquire your weapons through the correct channels, you'll miss out on some potential business ventures.
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T.I. To Youth: "Take It Slow, Buy Your Artillery Legally"
T.I. recently gave the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a look into his chastened, post-trial soul as he prepares to fufill a year of community service before imprisonment. "Sometimes it was like, 'If I don't get this right now I'm just going to lose it'... When you're going 350 mph it tends to be that way. But when you are stopped—halted—not slowed down, but halted, you figure 'Well I could have just slowed down. I didn't have to be stopped.'... GM had to back up off of me. There are films that I missed out on. Not speaking of, of course, shows. Tours. Tons of business. I've probably lost about $10 to $12 million dollars." See, kids? If you don't take the time to acquire your weapons through the correct channels, you'll miss out on some potential business ventures.
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for the kids
As part of his recent plea bargain, T.I. will spend at least 1,000 hours of 2008 speaking to youth groups about how you shouldn't take drugs, roll with gangs, or have your bodyguard buy illegal fire-arms outside a shopping center for your private stockpile. Requests for such speaking engagements are already starting to roll in. "The idea really is he can get through to kids and fans like nobody else can," Steve Sadow, T.I.'s lawyer says. "Why not take advantage of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" That's a lot of hours, though; he might show up at the same place twice. And what kind of messages can these audiences expect? Judging from his lyrics, he may already have some of his speeches ready to roll.
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T.I. To Bring The Wisdom Of His Experience To The Children Who Need It
As part of his recent plea bargain, T.I. will spend at least 1,000 hours of 2008 speaking to youth groups about how you shouldn't take drugs, roll with gangs, or have your bodyguard buy illegal fire-arms outside a shopping center for your private stockpile. Requests for such speaking engagements are already starting to roll in. "The idea really is he can get through to kids and fans like nobody else can," Steve Sadow, T.I.'s lawyer says. "Why not take advantage of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" That's a lot of hours, though; he might show up at the same place twice. And what kind of messages can these audiences expect? Judging from his lyrics, he may already have some of his speeches ready to roll.
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T.I.'s plea deal came down this afternoon: "In the year that he is awaiting sentencing, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must complete at least 1,000 hours of a total 1,500 hours of community service, talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs. He will be sentenced to serve about 12 months in prison after completing the community service, officials said." He'll also have three years of "supervised home detention" and be forced to pay $100,000 in fines. [AP]
breaking
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that T.I. is expected to file a guilty plea today in response to multiple Federal weapons charges against him, and that he "faces certain prison time" as a result. T.I.—born Clifford Harris—has been under house arrest since October, when he was arrested in a weapons sting. The plea is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date; the Associated Press' sources are claiming that his sentence will involve 1,500 hours of community service—during which he'll speak to youth groups around the country "about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs"—and 12 months in the federal pokey, which could be shortened if he's on good behavior. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution / AP / Photo: AP]
T.I. Expected To Plead Guilty In Weapons Case
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that T.I. is expected to file a guilty plea today in response to multiple Federal weapons charges against him, and that he "faces certain prison time" as a result. T.I.—born Clifford Harris—has been under house arrest since October, when he was arrested in a weapons sting. The plea is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date; the Associated Press' sources are claiming that his sentence will involve 1,500 hours of community service—during which he'll speak to youth groups around the country "about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs"—and 12 months in the federal pokey, which could be shortened if he's on good behavior. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution / AP / Photo: AP]
furloughs
T.I., who has been under house arrest on Federal weapons charges since October, will finally be able to venture into the outside world this weekend—he's been cleared to attend an Easter service sponsored by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The exact venue of the service is currently unknown, thanks to the Georgia Dome, where it was originally scheduled to be held, being damaged by those nasty tornadoes that hit the Atlanta area over the weekend. He'll be able to leave his house from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, a length of time that's either accounting for traffic or a spin through the post-service Easter egg hunt. [WSB-TV / Photo: AP]
T.I. Now Has Reason To Believe In The Easter Bunny
T.I., who has been under house arrest on Federal weapons charges since October, will finally be able to venture into the outside world this weekend—he's been cleared to attend an Easter service sponsored by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The exact venue of the service is currently unknown, thanks to the Georgia Dome, where it was originally scheduled to be held, being damaged by those nasty tornadoes that hit the Atlanta area over the weekend. He'll be able to leave his house from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, a length of time that's either accounting for traffic or a spin through the post-service Easter egg hunt. [WSB-TV / Photo: AP]
T.I. claims that at least one song on his upcoming album Paper Chase features the heavy influence of LL Cool J's "Boomin' System" and Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Posse On Broadway," as he elbows into the upper echelon of hip-hop 
Yesterday, the presiding judge bumped a supression hearing in T.I.'s federal weapons case all the way back to Feb. 19, perhaps to make sure no involved enjoys their Valentine's Day. The hearing will determine the validity of T.I.'s legal team's claim that crucial evidence should be excluded thanks to such alleged peccadillos as bungled warrants and insufficient probable cause for the October bust at the rapper's Atlanta home. [XXL]
No. 3: R. Kelly And Friends Are Dogs On The Prowl
And lord help us if a non-flirter gets in their way.
No. 25: T.I. (Or Maybe T.I.P.) Takes A Trip To The Islands
Because the song at No. 25 is what it is.
crime
His recent bust on federal weapons charges may be his most high-profile transgression and may earn him his biggest sentence. But presently housebound rapper T.I. was quite the recidivist when it came to playing with illegal firearms, with a laundry list of arrests that are gonna sound even worse in court than they look on paper.
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T.I. Sure Did Enjoy Things You Could Shoot People With
His recent bust on federal weapons charges may be his most high-profile transgression and may earn him his biggest sentence. But presently housebound rapper T.I. was quite the recidivist when it came to playing with illegal firearms, with a laundry list of arrests that are gonna sound even worse in court than they look on paper.
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crime
Are you a well-known rapper stuck at home on Thanksgiving while facing federal weapons charges? Well, maybe you'll be out by Christmas if your lawyers can argue the court to "suppress evidence and statements that they believe were obtained illegally."
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Did T.I. Have His Rights Violated By The Federales?
Are you a well-known rapper stuck at home on Thanksgiving while facing federal weapons charges? Well, maybe you'll be out by Christmas if your lawyers can argue the court to "suppress evidence and statements that they believe were obtained illegally."
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