Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges

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Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges

TI gets arrested, house gets raided in ATL

T.I. was arrested Saturday — just hours before he was to take the stage at the BET Hip-Hop Awards — after federal officials said he had paid his bodyguard to buy machine guns and silencers for him.

The arrest resulted from an investigation that began this month when a federal firearms licensee contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives about a man inquiring about buying a machine gun without registering the weapon as required by law, according to a criminal complaint filed Saturday in U.S. District Court in Atlanta.

After trying to buy several machine guns from an undercover ATF agent, the unnamed person began cooperating with the government and said he was buying the machine guns and silencers for Clifford Harris, T.I.’s given name, the complaint said. According to the bodyguard, he had bought about nine firearms for T.I., and the rapper had given him cash to buy guns four different times, it said.

Harris brokered the deals through the bodyguard because he is a convicted felon, the complaint alleged. It is against federal law for a convicted felon to have another person get firearms on their behalf.

The 27-year-old rapper had arranged to pick up the weapons just hours before he was to take the stage at the Hip-Hop Awards, being taped blocks away, according to the complaint.

Sydney Margetson, a spokesman for T.I.’s label, Atlantic Records, declined to comment Saturday.

Here is the full statement released by the Department of Justice :

Arrest Comes After Harris, a Convicted Felon, Accepted Delivery of Machine Guns and Silencers ; Additional Guns Found In Harris’ Vehicle and House

Atlanta, GA CLIFFORD HARRIS, 27, an entertainer also known as "T.I.," of College Park, Georgia, was arrested in Atlanta at approximately 2:30 p.m. today by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), as he allegedly took possession of three machine guns and two silencers. Three other firearms were found in the vehicle HARRIS was driving. ATF also executed a federal search warrant at HARRIS’ house at 4XX Creekview Lane in College Park, finding six additional firearms in his bedroom closet.

United States Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker issued a federal criminal complaint after the arrest and search, charging HARRIS with the felony offenses of (1) possession of unregistered machine guns [and silencers] and (2) possession of firearms by a convicted felon. HARRIS will be held in federal custody over the weekend and then will make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan J. Baverman at the United States Courthouse in Atlanta on Monday, October 15, at a time to be determined by the court. The United States Attorney’s Office and ATF will hold a short news conference afterward at a location to be determined.

"Machine guns pose a serious danger to the community, which is why they are so carefully regulated," said David E. Nahmias, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. "The last place machine guns should be is in the hands of a convicted felon, who cannot legally possess any kind of firearm. This convicted felon allegedly was trying to add several machine guns to an already large and entirely illegal arsenal of guns. Thanks to the good and quick work of ATF, he is now in custody and his firearms have been seized."

"This investigation developed very quickly," said Vanessa McLemore, Special Agent in Charge of ATF’s Atlanta Division. "We learned only this Wednesday that the cooperating witness was allegedly buying the machine guns for Harris. The cooperating witness told Harris on Thursday that he had obtained the items, and on Friday Harris made it clear that he wanted them delivered to him today. Harris then agreed to meet and took possession of the machine guns this afternoon. He now faces serious federal charges and a potentially long prison sentence."

According to U.S. Attorney Nahmias and the information filed in court : On October 2, 2007, an employee of a federal firearms licensee advised ATF that an individual was seeking to purchase a machine gun without registering the weapon as required by law. The individual was directed to an ATF agent acting in an undercover capacity, posing as a machine gun dealer. Last Wednesday, October 10, 2007, the individual was arrested by ATF after purchasing three unregistered machine guns and two silencers from the undercover agent in exchange for $2,200 and a pistol. The individual then agreed to cooperate with ATF, including with respect to his purpose for obtaining the firearms.

The cooperating witness (CW) advised the agents that he was purchasing the machine guns on October 10 on behalf of CLIFFORD HARRIS, aka "T.I.," an entertainer for whom the CW had been working as a bodyguard since July 2007. The CW admitted to straw purchasing about nine firearms for HARRIS and about 17 firearms for other persons on previous occasions. Firearm purchase records confirm that the CW has purchased about 25 firearms over the past 18 months. The CW said that HARRIS gave him cash to buy guns on four occasions. HARRIS asked the CW to purchase the firearms for him because HARRIS has a prior felony conviction and therefore cannot lawfully purchase or possess firearms under federal law, while the CW could lawfully obtain guns.

According to the CW, he purchased a Calico 9mm pistol on September 6, 2007, and delivered it to HARRIS at HARRIS’ house on Creekview Lane, where he also saw multiple firearms in a safe in the walk-in closet in HARRIS’ bedroom. The CW next purchased a Smith & Wesson .500 caliber revolver for HARRIS on September 18, 2007, delivering it to an associate of HARRIS’ to give to HARRIS. On or about September 26, 2007, the CW purchased seven more firearms, three rifles and four handguns, using $7,000 in cash provided by HARRIS, and delivered the firearms to HARRIS at the Creekview Lane house.

Finally, last Wednesday, October 10, 2007, HARRIS arranged for the CW to pick up $12,000 in cash from HARRIS’s bank, telling the CW to use the funds to purchase machine guns for HARRIS. The CW was arrested later that day when he attempted to purchase three machine guns and two silencers from the undercover ATF agent.

After agreeing to cooperate with ATF, the CW had a series of telephone calls with HARRIS, which were recorded by ATF with the CW’s consent. On Thursday, October 11, 2007, the CW called HARRIS to say that he had"everything for you," referring to the machine guns he was supposed to purchase on Harris’ behalf ; HARRIS replied affirmatively.

On Friday, October 12, 2007, HARRIS called the CW. The CW asked HARRIS when he wanted to take delivery of what the CW had, and HARRIS told the CW that he would take delivery today, Saturday, October 13, 2007.

After the CW left HARRIS a message this morning, shortly after noon HARRIS called the CW to arrange the pick up. At approximately 2:22 p.m., HARRIS met with the CW in a shopping center parking lot in midtown Atlanta to take possession of the firearms. The meeting was recorded by ATF. The CW entered the vehicle that HARRIS was driving and displayed to HARRIS the two silencers and three machine guns that the CW had purchased from the undercover ATF agent on October 10. When the CW explained the function of one silencer, HARRIS said "no flash, no bang." The CW and HARRIS also discussed the selector switch of one of the machine guns, which switches the gun from semi-automatic to fully automatic fire. HARRIS also asked the CW for "change leftover" from the $12,000 that he provided the CW to purchase the firearms.

HARRIS was arrested without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle located three other firearms, including one loaded gun tucked between the driver’s seat where HARRIS had been sitting and the center console.

Shortly after the arrest, ATF agents executed a federal search warrant for HARRIS’ house at 429 Creekview Lane in College Park. In a walk-in closet in HARRIS’ bedroom, the agents found six more firearms (three rifles, two pistols, and a revolver), including three of the guns that the CW had said he purchased for and delivered to HARRIS in September. Five of the six guns were loaded.

Members of the public are reminded that the criminal complaint only contains charges. The defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is being investigated by Special Agents of the ATF, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, the Atlanta Police Department, the Fulton County Police Department, and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department.

Assistant United States Attorneys Francey Hakes and Todd Alley are prosecuting the case.

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Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by nakevia [2008-07-14 08:03:39]

people dont even kno what he was going threw at dat moment "dont try in jugde me until you walked a mile in my shoes or lived a day in my life"clifford (t.i) harris said. and people are sumtimes still on dis dnt look at da past focuse on the future cause he gne get past this and wen he move on so should everybody else. my name is nakevia and dis what i think. dis just my opinion it doesnt have to be everybodyelses but i hope it will turn into everybody’s.and atlease dey have let him free but t.i dont need to be in jail all his fans can understand but if he go into jail and leave 2027 he still wont be forgoting but sum will be upset

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by AnTionette [2008-07-02 19:15:03]

changes aren’t made in life for no reason.. Mr. Harris.. aka t.i wasn’t given to society for no reason.. his music has made me who i am.. let him be him if no one man is dying then no one man should be treated as if hes a killer... a mistake is a mistake... he might have been wrong on some counts... but, taking him away couldn’t and wouldn’t replace the wonderful lifetime i have received by listening to his music and believing if he could do it i can.. honor what is given to you.. keep what u know.. and teach other... AnTionette !

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by etet [2008-06-05 15:19:45]

ti was the best rapper. i feel like they trying to do the same thing the done vick. but ti going to get back on his feet

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by etet [2008-06-05 15:16:02]

ti bobyguard should have don all the time.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by kenishia thomas [2008-03-20 10:55:13]

first I would like to say I love you and I hope u get out soon so u can do a new song about your life and what u being through and when you do decided to do a new songs u need 2 put me in your video my address is 107 south church st.Okolona, Ms.38860 seen me picture of u.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2008-03-18 20:56:15]

wat a shame

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by YoUnG nEeF [2007-11-10 04:23:41]

PUSSY ASS CRACKERS A GIVE A NIGGA A HUNDRED YEARS, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT THA LAW AINT CHANGED 1 BIT THEY STILL CONTROL EVERY AMERICAN CITIZEN LIFE THEY CAN TAPP YA PHONES AND ALL THAT SHIT GET A SEARCH WARRANT N ALL THAT I THINK ITS SOME BS FUCC THA POLICE I’M ON SOME N.W.A TYPE SHIT FREE TIP

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-11-08 22:18:07]

It’s a shame T.I. got caught with his pants down by the ATF. being a felon he should know he ain’t got no business with guns, especially machine guns with silencers. But that stuff happens all the time. What gets me is some of the comments that fans are expressing. Instead of listening to TI go out and get a lesson and learn how to write. I’m not saying that an education will make you smart but it will help you to make sense out of what it is you have to say. We can’t all be TI’s or make the loot like he did, so we better find another route to make a living in this white mans world. We can’t blame nobody but TI for this. If I was the bodyguard and he sent me to buy guns (basically asking the bodyguard to break the law for him)and they were for him and I got caught I would tell too. And I don’t call that being a snitch. Then TI had the nerve to ask the guy where was his change form the 12k he gave him to get the guns. A real snith would have told about the nine guns he already illegally had in his house. Put on your thinking caps.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-11-08 11:48:17]

i think the goverment need to stop ! just about every blk man in the industry is a felon or border line (misdemeanor) they are famous people who should have the right the defend themselves just like any other famous person. whats ? the big deal its not like he killed someone relax ! besides its our right as americans to bare arms there was no exeptions to that rule when written about no felons ! stop ! it ! plus T.I album is soo hot begining to the end

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Amber [2007-11-04 13:42:55]

Everyone has a lasp of judgement you, I, and everyone else in this world, sometimes we think people are our friends and they ain’t nothing but a rat. T.I. has grown as a person and an artist over the years and I am pround of him for that, people say he’s not a good role model but he is just real, none of us know what his life is from day to day or what he’s dealing with or why he needs this and that, so everyone need to keep the negativity to themselves and just pray for him, I am tired of seeing young successful men get in situations like this, I’m 19, I’m from the streets and he is a role model b/c he let me know that I can come from where I come from and be something, I sing and rap and I had people say I will never be anything but through his example and the example of many others I realize what I can really amount to. If people hold this against him then they were never behind him in the 1st place, much love to him and I’ll always support him and his music, God bless you

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by shalanda [2007-10-31 13:25:27]

My prayers are with you and your family. Keep yo head up the Lord will see you through. I believe that this is a lesson learned I support you all day everyday. ? Everyone makes mistakes but they learn from them and haters are gonna hate but don’t let that negative talk get you down.I love you alwayz. I’ll continue to pray for you . ? The Lord is with you and he’ll see you through

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by T Body [2007-10-31 11:31:23]

I don’t think he should be arrested cause bein from the hood you have to carry big things.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by DRB 4 Life (Quavo) [2007-10-30 12:56:51]

TI you got to do what you have too. Your bodyguard is a snake and to be lcoked up with the other rats that are helping the police or any other government official. Let the police do their jobs without the help of a rat. TI much respect keep your head up

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by derrick maddox [2007-10-29 10:48:02]

This derrick maddox of college park georgia i know the ups and downs of your life by trying to be the best rapper and actually making it out the ghetto i lisen to your music an you inspire me to the fullest i hav’nt made it yet i want to be a famous rapper one day before it over too. my brother is a underground rapper from the group GGB Godby Gotti Boys. Im only 22 years of age right now but in my 22 years of life iv’e had trails and tribulations also and the struggle is still on right now as i speak for me every since 2pac came out with me agaisnt the world in 1993 iv’e loved rap music. Tip you are like a brother to me threw your music and don’t worry about how the world fell about you after this case i will always love your music i will never forget it.On the album Im serious you talk about you not finishing school and selling dope and your homeboys dying in the stuggle.couple of my family members died in shoot outs and my best of friends has also been killed.Even tho you had them guns don’t make you a bad person everybody make mistakes no one is perfect so to leave this letter to tip. keep your head up and don’t let this case get to you. In the best spirit always keep the faith and keep your head up. derrick Madd ox aka ZODAK a future rapper for the people. TI IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN peace up and Atown down peace

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-24 22:31:45]

the good book(bible)&krs-one say it best. spirit. u cant throw shout at the feds and think thet want touch u. his words the fed say i sell dope y they want indiate me.t.i words check mate game over dummy.in life u have to watch your little pink thing in your mouth..krs one a true leader n hip hop listen to him. spirit filled black men.wake up thats what u r fighting ..spirits

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Strawberries [2007-10-24 14:37:37]

I wish yall shut the hell up because T.I is not a bad person just cause he had guns and so wat he lives in a neighborhood he needs protection and just cause he a convicted felony dont mean he gone go kill somebody with those guns so yall need to shut th FUCK up and leave im alone

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Roni [2007-10-23 17:13:06]

well, all I can say is...shit happens, deal with it and move on. god presents situations to us many times to give us a chance to wake up and smell the starbucks. all who judge you on this site, im sure have skeletons and sins of their own and need to take a look at themselves before judging ANYONE else. So what ? believe me the justice system will prevail and so will your LESSON. keep your head up and keep a smile, you are loved. you’ll make the rest of your millions when you get out !! a true fan will stay just that.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by lady [2007-10-22 19:53:39]

How is TI being a role model ? Young African American mothers have it hard enough raising there children and him buying machines guns is somethings for my kids to follow hell no.... Young black males don’t need to be following these black men I think they have nice beats but the words they speak are just terrible. killing, fucking, money, that’s all a show for the devil him self all money isn’t good money.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by unknown [2007-10-21 04:00:53]

TI is an IDIOT ! You guys talkin bout he got set up, he was framed...he did this to himself. He’s a convicted felon and has no business owning guns, especially illegal guns. Machine guns and silencers ? I don’t know what the laws are like in the ATL but in Cali just possesing one silencer will put you away for a long time. Hey, I like the kid...hes talented beyond his age but this is just plain stupidity. He will not walk away from this, guaranteed.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Jamel [2007-10-20 13:30:07]

I think its miss up how that mess went down he was set up. TI is a role model for young black americans how he turn his life around became a positive person. So what he has guns in his house they are for his sercurity team and he was not the one buying the guns. FREE TI

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Antonio Adams [2007-10-20 08:40:59]

U know wat u did. Dat was messed up. U still my # 1 rappa. Ah man when u get out again please dont do it again.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by dashaa [2007-10-19 17:53:38]

thats bull shit

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-19 11:52:52]

SO WHAT IF DA NIKKA GOT SET UP...CUZ KNEW HE WAS A FELON,CUZZ ALSO KNEW THEM GUNS WAS ILLEGAL.NOBODY FORCED HIM TO DO IT. TI’S IS RICH ENUF TO HAVE DA BEST OF THE BEST PROTECT HIM AND BE ARMED.COMMON SENSE,WHEN UR IN DA LIMELITE UR GONNA BE A TARGET 4 SHIT LIKE DAT.ANY REAL HOOD NIKKA KNOWS THIS.TI FELL 4 DA DUMBEST TRICK N DA BOOK..DA POINT N DIZ RAP SHIT IS 2 GET OUT DA GAME.IF U TAKE DA GAME WIT U,THEN MAYBE U DONT DESERVE DA MONEY OR FAME...2 MANY BLACK FOLK BRAINWASHED LIVIN BY ’’DA CODE OF THIEVES’’ ITS OBVIUOS TI HAD MORE SHIT GOIN ON THE SIDE..POSSIBBLY SUM D BOY TYPA SHIT...WHATEVA IT IS..DA FEDS WILL PIN IT 2 HIM TO

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-19 11:35:17]

They want to send T.I.P to jail for purchasing guns or having his snitching ass bodyguard purchase them for him,when the ones who are really dangerous is the goverment they shouldnt be handling guns I live in Cleveland and there are all ways "accidents" when young black kids are killed by officers for no reason the goverment lets stuff like that get by(one less black to worry about)but T.I.P allegenly purchased the guns,and it seems to me to make a collection in his closet to me, some people collect firearms, regardless of him being a felon he changed his life around out the streets and in to music And that CW why was he so in a hurry to be a CW for the ATF, he new what he was doing the guns might have been for him

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Nicki [2007-10-19 09:31:20]

FREE T.I. !!!!!

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Precious [2007-10-19 00:02:10]

This shit was a muh fukkin set up and I don’t appreciate it. This is muh fukkin bullshit. Do you know how many folks walk around with guns...if they don’t want us to have them, then don’t make’em. FREE TI !

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by na’kendra [2007-10-18 20:24:49]

all you hate’s need to t.i. rock

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Fatty [2007-10-18 12:37:35]

First of all the bodyguard should have been a man without involving anyone else. But personally I do think that those weapons were TI’s and not only is it illegal for a felon, no one can legally own a unregistered firearm. I don’t want to see another man go to jail over some bull but we have to be smarter. Honestly he probably need to keep a weapon or two in the house but he could have had his girl get them LEGALLY. Hopefully he make it through this ordeal with no serious jail time and smart’n up.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by A U.S. Soldier that has fought for his country [2007-10-18 10:03:02]

I personally believe he was probably guilty of having a private collection of weapons in which anyone in america should be able to have. The right to bear arms is and amendment right and even if convicted of a felony doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have a hobby. He is a multimillionaire. Why would the FEDS set him up for failure. You don’t see them making a big deal of all the racial issues going on right now. T.I. helped me to stay out of the game when I was a little younger.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Atlanta, GA [2007-10-18 08:16:55]

It was 2pm. He was blocks away from checking in to rehearse for the awards. Mic check, make up all that stuff takes time. Why would he have 3 guns on him knowing he would be valeting and about to perform ? And why would he meet his "bodyguard" blocks from where he is performing ? Wouldn’t he just get them from the guard at the awards ? Think about it ? This whole thing sounds like a set up. The guns were planted at the house and in his car. TI pissed somebody off and they came after him. Don’t believe everything you hear in the news. There’s more to the story that we’ll find out. I do beleive that his bodyguard was a fed from Day 1 or had a personal vandata against him. It will all come out soon. TI may go to jail because the FEDS don’t just move in unless they have plenty of evidence and stake out for a while to build a case there’s way more to this story. As for this crimes he is charged with he is currently innocent and I would have to hear the whole case before I can make any judgement.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Jamal White [2007-10-17 02:44:25]

Ok let’s see here people T.I. gets charged with having purchased illegal firearms. Someone rats him out ; Then the feds come in and arrest him. My heart goes out to tha brotha but when are gonna learn ? The eyes are upon us.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by lil jok3r [2007-10-16 22:23:53]

dum ass ti u gotta be smart harris.t.i. u from the streets you should know better.halla back jailbird........hahahahahahah

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by CapCity [2007-10-16 22:20:23]

if we know that the government and the laws is out to get us...mike vick, pacman jones, tank williams, ti, and any other black man with legit ways of getting money...why do dumb shit like this ?? it’s simple...you get money legally, so you can leave the illegal shit alone...then the white folks, laws, and government won’t have a reason to fuck with you !! we gotta be smarter than this !!

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by MARVIN [2007-10-16 20:57:07]

TI THAT NIGGAS NEEDS TO GO TO JAIL A FELON WITH SOME GUNS TIME FOR NIGGAS TO WAKE UP I THINK TI NEEDS A FEW YEARS IN PRISON TO GET IT RIGHT.....WAKE UP NIGGA TI IS DUMB NIGGA WITH MILLIONS OF DOLLAS GLAD HE GOING TO JAIL TIME TO GET DEADBEAT NIGGAS OFF THE STREETS

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-16 19:22:20]

TI I love you and support you... Never trust anyone that you just met
I hope you get off and keep givin us hot ass tracks... Peace

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by cody sparks [2007-10-16 17:52:00]

ti wouldnt wouldnt sacerfice his career for this bulshit !the feds are always after the hardcore rappers like ti !he left that shit and he was setup by his body guard !his body guard should be poped and his family killed !

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by cody sparks [2007-10-16 17:44:18]

ti is the realist nigga around. fuck the feds ! they dont want no niggas with guns.ti is the tightest nigga around ! i got that nigga back !i have all that niggas albums !

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Busta Crimes [2007-10-16 16:38:40]

Hot cha cha cha !!!! Dude going dwn. Shit for brains. You don’t fool with da man !

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by datNICCAgramz [2007-10-16 16:16:32]

wow babyguard is a snitch free my nigga t.i real recognize real

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by DJ Gee [2007-10-16 13:27:42]

Have you checked out the coverage GlobalGrind.com is giving this ? Its great. I feel bad for T.I. but he shouldn’t be caught up in all this, he’s too talented for this crap.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by doittothemaximum [2007-10-16 12:57:26]

gov. dont want anyone having any guns - the cops that arrested him would have just as many guns at their homes. ti. was just going to pose with them anyways.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Doug [2007-10-16 09:42:30]

they tryin to get ti lilke they did mike vick all the police and the goverment is some bitches

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by Doug [2007-10-16 09:40:23]

that is some wac shit

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-15 22:39:28]

Why u talking bad about him let me call the wambluence....crying ass bitches. Grown ass people doing grown ass stupid things must take full resposobilty for there actions. Not his fault are u kidding me anyways obviously you’re ass is ignorant so i won’t even waste my time with getting into your ass.f**king cry baby 1fan named dumb ass stan. Just because the over powering music industry deems u ass there new House nigga to get out there and sell them unit’s thru mass promotion and mass media exposure shit a monkey can do that. Sorry not everyone share the same opinon as u buddy and that’s beauty of freedom of speach in a not so free country, but on the real though keep stop crying about things that got nothing to do with u or yours and i hope if anything TI learns from this and makes wiser choice’s cause it hard enough just being black in this country let alone rich and in the media wake up Black America cause they will come for you to. If you let them

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-15 19:58:46]

Who Eva wrote that long ass message talkin bout him needs to shut the fuck up cause it aint his fault he got them guns for a reason ! and what’s the matter with is music ? nothin ! that’s why he sold millions of cds sold out concerts come on man you sound silly ! don’t worry bout it T.I. every where you go u will have haters there nothin you can do bout it FUCK THEM i will see you when you come to The Quad Cites !!!

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-15 19:49:42]

He was suppose to come to the Quad Cities and Sunday and his punk ass body guard told on him FREE T.I.

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by [2007-10-15 15:47:04]

That’s what his stupid ass gets man. To be rich and dumb now that’s a f### up combo. what were you thinking that aint the wild wild west it’s the dirty dirty south a##hole. That wouldn’t go down on the West Coast cause people aint slow.I mean why being the super rap star that he think’s he is cause to me your shit’s wack same old bullshit "no substance" making our music look silly and bad That’s right i said it (KNAPSACK)in broad daylight in the open his dumb ass had to go couldn’t be smart and send someone that you know ah rider and aint gonna snitch did he ride the yellow bus as a kid or what. He was a big headed dick anyways now that what he’ll be getting in the fed’s.....ur F**ked buddy

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by WordToTheWise [2007-10-15 15:33:06]

Young people, realize this : see what they are doing to your idols and icons : what can you do to make sure the same doesn’t happen to you ?...the only real answer : go to school, earn GREAT grades then start your own business doing something legal (this is possible even if you didn’t go to college). DON’T drop out in 10th grade cause you don’t like your momma’s rules...don’t be ashamed to be smart, I mean goddamn man, wisen up and prepare yourself b/c after they lock up all the rappers, they are coming for YOU ! You dress like a rapper, you drive a car like a rapper’s, you talk like a rapper, then go live like a rapper : locked up.

I grew up on hiphop & I love hiphop, so I’m not saying this to you as a "hater". I am saying it to you as someone old enough to see the whole picture for what it is, good people making terribleterrible decisions (yes, the gov’t does set people up but this time it’s not the case).

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by ywon capone aka carlodie cartell [2007-10-15 13:22:45]

man let my nigga free aint shit when these white bitches do shit they aint suppose to do

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by New Orleans Soulja [2007-10-15 12:52:40]

body gaurds a hoe, bullshit fuck atf

Rapper TI Arrrested on Gun Charges, by slick [2007-10-15 08:20:58]

The govt starts to position us for failure by giving our youth bullshit ass felonies that the white children avoid being prosecuted for as children. At this point we become slaves to the system.We have no more rights to bear arms, vote nor explore the world !