T.I. Covers April Issue Of VIBE Magazine…….

March 3rd, 2009


The King’s last stand……. Malcolm X, no? Ok, moving right along.  Not that he doesn’t deserve it, but it’s only right Mr. Harris grace the cover of VIBE’s April issue since he’s going on a government retreat for about 365 days.

It looks like T.I.P’s cover story won’t be the traditional, “Howdoesitfeelknowingurgoingtojailoversomedumbsh*t” feature, but more so, how exactly the logistics of his groundbreaking plea deal were actually worked out. Some deemed him a snitch, others labeled him one of the luckiest bast*rds to walk the face of this earth. Me personally, I believe GOD had something to do with that.

Says VIBE magazine of their groundbreaking April Issue…….

“In an extensive report titled “Cell Therapy,” VIBE Senior Editor Benjamin Meadows-Ingram chronicles the superstar’s history-making legal battle and gut-wrenching journey since his 2007 arrest for attempting to collect three unregistered machine guns and two silencers following his BET Hip Hop Awards performance rehearsal.

After the announcement on March 27, 2008 of what many felt was a shockingly light slap on the wrist for the serious charges, many responded by screaming, “Snitch!” However, authorities agreed to a groundbreaking plea deal negotiated by heavyweight Criminal Defense Attorney, Steve Sadow, who cited the star’s ability to influence others by serving 1500 hours of community service.

US Attorney David Nahmias says, “What [the defense] proposed, and what I ultimately thought was reasonable, is that Mr. Harris has the ability to reach thousands, probably tens of thousands of people, particularly at-risk young people. And that out of the tens of thousands of people he could reach, he has the real possibility of getting at least a few of them not to commit the kinds of crimes we would prosecute.”

T.I. bites back at rumors about how he scored this largely unprecedented deal by saying, “Ain’t no such thing as a secret snitch…Pull up my agreement. It’s public record.”

In the thought-provoking feature, Meadows-Ingram meets with the rapper/actor in Washington, D.C., on the eve of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, where T.I. accepted an award from the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network for his work with the “Respect My Vote” campaign. VIBE follows the rapper during some of his court-mandated speaking engagements and the filming of his MTV show, T.I’s Road to Redemption, where the newly minted role model motivates and inspires at-risk youths. VIBE’s feature story showcases remarkable photos of T.I. reenacting poses made famous by legendary cultural icons Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.”

It’s the question that’s been the elephant in every room T.I.’s sat in since he received the plea deal, so I’ll have to ask it here as well; How much will T.I.’s career suffer during the duration of his government retreat? Does he have enough ammunition (oops) to last him that long? Will the Grand Hustle fold FOLD without him??? I know you’re dying to tell me your perspective, so GO HEAD!!!!

Sincerely

Low “Hold ya head, TIP” Key

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Tisha Said on

T.I. is so fly and he has claimed his throne and I wish I could be his queen! Anyway T.I. is a smart individual and I hope that he learned from his mistakes.



Cheryl Said on

will miss you Ti but you,ll still be on top you remind me of tupac everyone had something to say about him and i love him like i love you God Bless You And Keep You



Tw1n700 Said on

I think TIP will be okay. I honestly believe he is reaping what he has sown in the past. He was arrogant and hot headed. I think God allow this to happen to humble him and TI realizes it. God has a way of showing EVERY and ANY BODY he is GOD. You can look at him and tell this is really affecting him. Back in the day if he was facing time it wasn’t a major a issue as it is now. He has a WHOLE LOT MORE TO LOOSE. I am not just referring to his record career. He is talented. That he will not loose. I am saying as far as family and other investments/endorsements. TIP has matured over the years. To come from where he has came from and to have what he has is not easy to give up. Hustlin’ is hard to give up because of the speedy wealth. But when that can be replaced by something you love doing and it’s legit, that’s priceless. I think he is surrounded by good people and this time will show him more of GOD, of him and who really is there for him. Hold yo head TIP. Do the time, don’t let it do you. Show the real how the real go under to come out on TOP. 700 EAST OAKLAND ALL DAY EVERYDAY.



marvino Said on

man, more hot, smokey things are we yet to see u do big up



kishyona Said on

I love u so much



RAZIYA Said on

HHHEYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!BABY I LOVE U SOOOOOOO MUCCCH



Leslie Said on

T.I. is a very accomplished rapper/actor and I feel he will prevail. To quote a couple of his songs “I ain’t dead I ain’t done I ain’t scared I ain’t run” and “O been traveling down this road too long tryin to find my way back home THE OLD ME IS DEAD AND GONE.” We as a people need not to be so quick to judge. People make mistakes and he seems to have finally learned from his. He reminds me of my husband with being locked up so many times but jail is like a drug you have to hit rock bottom to be done with it. To close out I agree with BIggKevin Sr.’s comment as well.



TESHA Said on

WAtS UP SEXy iM A HUGE FAN OF yURSz



Ashlie truitt Said on

TAL was the best movie that you ever played in also you was lookin fine up in that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Ashlie truitt Said on

TAL was the best movie that you ever seen in also you was lookin fine up in that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



ashlie truitt Said on

hit me back sexy



Carol Murphy Said on

TI is the ~@@?! i cannot wait to hear him rap when he get out. if he comes to D.C. I’m going to be all up in the place. The man is undeniably the New King of HiP Hop-since TUPAC –in my book! I don’t care what anybody says either. To T.I.–Baby we gon’ wait for you! With your fine self! Dayum!



Keval Said on

Straight from out a JAMAICA keval says T.I a the man, the boss



cheriel Said on

this will be a stepping stone in his life ti will step up higher from this. God will see him through that old ti is dead and gone. he is finding his way back home from his past. Gods grace and mercy will see him though he knows better now . sometimes God have to shut things down to get your attention
you feel me so he can regroup about life and change his to be better and do better God bless him and keep him in his perfect peace



perry Said on

This comedian does a great impersonation of T.I. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AJ67pYt4uk&feature=related



Beverly Huff Said on

T.I is an human being,nobody is perfect.I don’t know him personal.He is one of my favorite rapper, I pray for him and his family.Most of all i pray that god continue to watch over him in prison.I WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC. IT BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HIM GO TO PRISON.He is handling it like a real man. GOD BLESS YOU T.I



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