T.I. talks VH1 reality show, AKOO clothing line, and New Book [VIDEO]

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following his second prison stint, T.I. is eager to get his name back out there. His team had already held discussions with VH1, which led to T.I. landing a reality show. This reality show led to T.I. spending an extra month in prison.

Officially a free man, T.I. is focused on getting back in the studio and getting back in the office. During his time behind bars, T.I.'s clothing line, AKOO, experienced a major increase in sales. T.I. discussed his recent success, as his Big K.R.I.T.-produced, "I'm Flexin," debuted.

Aside from the music and the successful clothing line, T.I. also mentioned he has a new book in the works. T.I. will be joining a long list of rappers-turned-writers.

Watch the entire interview in the video below:

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T.I. is out of prison, back to Halfway House

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Getting out of prison, this most-recent time, has been an adventure for T.I. Due to good behavior, the Atlanta rapper was released from prison early. T.I. provided his own transportation from the prison to the halfway house. However, his method of transportation was questioned.

Only one day after T.I. was released to the halfway house, he was sent back to prison. Initially, it was said T.I. using a tour bus to ride to the house was the problem. But, after Tip's camp released a photo of the police officers beside the bus, they said he was filming his reality show, upon getting on the bus, which is illegal.

One week since the release of that news, T.I. has been released from prison again. Now at the halfway house, T.I. was freed from prison with no problems. T.I. used the proper vehicle to leave the prison facility. Upon leaving prison, there were no cameras from his upcoming VH1 reality show, either.

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T.I.'s Reality Show landed him back in Prison

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

August 2011 closed in an odd manner for T.I., who had been released from prison. An announcement was made, saying Tip would be released. The announcement was written off by T.I.'s lawyer, who said no one knows the date until minutes prior to the release.

However, T.I. was released from prison, as announced, and ready to get himself back in the game. T.I.'s freedom lasted for a few hours before he was carted back off to prison. The Grand Hustle CEO was sent back to prison because he rode a tour bus to the halfway house.

In the time since this story leaked, Tiny, T.I.'s wife, has spoken out against the police. She said the law enforcement had no problem with the tour bus. Several officers even took pictures beside the bus, sparking much outrage.

Once again, the law enforcement is back with another reason T.I. is in prison for another month. The reason the tour bus is suddenly a problem is because of T.I.'s upcoming VH1 reality show. The law enforcement said it was likely filming began right then, which is conducting business. Because of the law, T.I. cannot conduct business until he is completely free.

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