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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Does T.I. do this to Himself?

By The Voice
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The past few years have been tough on urban entertainers. It seems as if all of the urban entertainers are going to jail for one thing or another. While many stars have gone down, T.I. has become the poster child of how not to handle the situation. For the second straight time, T.I. was sent to prison right after getting out.

In 2008, T.I. was sentenced to prison, with the sentence beginning in the spring of 2009. At the time, T.I. was at the peak of his career, with a double platinum album and three hit singles. In 2007, T.I. was arrested for illegal possession of weapons. However, the Atlanta rapper was fearing for his life.

Because of this, the fans and the hip hop community, rallied around T.I. until he got out. Early in 2010, T.I. was a free man and everyone was rooting for him. Despite the people rooting for him, T.I. was having trouble putting out a hit single. It seemed as if all of his singles were lacking, but still the people were ready for a strong T.I. comeback.

After being a free man for only six months, T.I. went to Los Angeles and was busted for drug possession. It was then when many began to question the judgement of T.I. While T.I. is a good rapper and an astute businessman, it made no sense for him to even consider using drugs, let alone getting caught with them. The rapper was sent back to prison for an eleven month stint. Recently, T.I. was released from prison and he informed the police he would provide his own transportation away from the prison.

However, T.I. was picked up by a tour bus of all vehicles. Obviously, the law enforcement would not want someone of T.I.'s stature, or anyone for that matter, to leave prison in a tour bus. The only argument from T.I.'s camp was the rule was ridiculous and that the officers took pictures by the bus. Initially, T.I. was the victim, but his last two trips to prison are due from lack of common sense. Common sense says not to consider using drugs when out on bail, out past curfew, and out of town. Common sense also says not to ride back from prison on a tour bus.

It may sound a little harsh, but T.I.'s last two prison sentences are all his fault, he knows he is targeted because of his success.

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T.I. headed Back to Prison

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

From the look of things, T.I.'s freedom will be on hold for a little while longer. The situation surrounding T.I.'s prison release has been strange anyways, to say the least. Initially, a story broke, saying T.I. would be released from prison on September 1, but his lawyer denied this.

Immediately following the denial, T.I. was released from prison, as announced. While T.I. was released from prison, the federal prison system was investigating the release. It turns out they did not approve of T.I.'s vehicle of choice. When a prisoner arranges their own release, it has to be done a certain way.

Usually, a prisoner has to leave prison in something that will not attract too much attention. T.I. left on an extravagant tour bus and this has landed him right back in prison. The federal courts are saying they were misled by T.I., as he had them believing he would leave in a van, or another low-key vehicle. T.I. mouthed off at the federal marshals for getting him on such a ridiculous violation.

T.I. is now being held in federal custody.

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T.I. sends Loyal Fans a New Message

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Many fans who supported T.I. through his previous prison sentence and ordeal are very upset with him. After getting out of prison, T.I. apologized to his fans and he promised he would never go back to prison. But, after only being free for a few months, T.I. found himself being sent back to prison for another 11 months.

All of the credibility T.I. had been trying to build upon being freed from prison was lost. In his new video, T.I. touches on this and offers another apology to his fans. He hopes they have not given up on him and he has made another promise to do right when he gets out the next time. From this point on, T.I. promises to be a changed man.

For all of those who still believe in T.I., he left a message:

"Thank you to all that took the time to check out my new video GET BACK UP with my homie Chris Brown. And a bigger thanks to those of you who decided to comment (good & bad). To all of you who say “He should practice what he preaches” and “How could he do something so stupid…AGAIN?” You're absolutely right and I couldn't agree with you more. But you know what? As history has shown us before, I find my greatest inspiration during my darkest hours.




So all fans of music, T.I. or not, should be able to agree that NO MERCY will surely be my best work yet. After all isn't that what it's all about? If I never went to prison, never did drugs, never f'ed up again, did everything right and never made great music….would you even care enough to comment on T.I.? Doubt it, so bear that in mind while you jump to your conclusions guys.



Martin Luther King once said “Notice not the comments of your enemies but the silence of your friends.” So although I'm still in touch…watching, reading and listening, I'm not concerned with what negative people say more than I am with what positive people don't. Guess that's enough for now... Love you all still, whether you still love me or not. REAL TALK!!! And I would like to give a special I LOVE U to @star_omg and @tinymajormama. - Tip"

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