Copyright Infringement Suit Filed Against Rapper T.I.!

Copyright Infringement Suit Filed Against Rapper T.I.!

What you know about copyright infringement? That's what Los Angeles based rapper/producer Motoe Blizzid has to say to T.I., claiming the Grammy winner ripped "substantial portions" of his song "Reverence" without authorization and then used it his 2006 hit…

T.I. Sued For Copyright Infringement On Grammy-Winning What You Know

T.I. Sued For Copyright Infringement On Grammy-Winning What You Know

What you know about copyright infringement? That's what Los Angeles based rapper/producer Motoe Blizzid has to say to T.I., claiming the Grammy winner ripped "substantial portions" of his song "Reverence" without authorization and then used it his 2006 hit…

Kanye, T.I. No Shows At BET Awards

Kanye, T.I. No Shows At BET Awards

Well, T.I. has a good excuse — he's serving a year-long sentence in an Arkansas prison on a federal weapons conviction, but still managed to win two awards at Saturday's Hip-Hop awards for best collaboration with Rhianna for "Live…

‘Takers’ Trailer: These Guys Have Such Explosion Apathy They Must Be Awesome

‘Takers’ Trailer: These Guys Have Such Explosion Apathy They Must Be Awesome

Did all the cut-and-pasted heads on the Takers poster get you super worked up to see why Hayden Christensen was dressed up like a high-class rude boy? Of course it did. And now you can sate that desire with this trailer for the generic heist film. In the film, The Wire ’s Idris Elba leads a crew of rappers (T.I.), singing domestic abusers (Chris Brown), Jedi (Christensen), and Paul Walkers (Paul Walker) in the robbery of somewhere between $25 and $30 million. But it won’t be easy: Matt Dillon is on the case to stop them! I doubt he does, though. Have you seen this heist crew? They casually walk away from exploding helicopters! That’s the criterion for bad-ass dudes. At least until someone comes up with something even more awesomely dangerous to nonchalantly stroll away from. Maybe a Tyrannosaurus holding a samurai sword?

‘Takers’ Poster, Or Possibly Still From ‘Takers’ Hip Hop Video

‘Takers’ Poster, Or Possibly Still From ‘Takers’ Hip Hop Video

Rat Pack ‘09, everyone! And just in time for Halloween. Dibs on being Smug Turd Skywalker. You can be Paul Walker wearing a turtleneck under a dress shirt. The Poster for Takers [Coming Soon]

T.I. Begins Federal Prison Sentence

T.I. Begins Federal Prison Sentence

T.I. has begun his federal prison sentence in Arkansas, the Associated Press reports. See photos of celebrity mug shots from this past year. According to authorities, the Atlanta rapper, who was booked in Arkansas on a weapons charge conviction, will serve a year and a day. The three-time Grammy winner was arrested in 2007 hours before the B.E.T. Awards, and later charged with possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He was also ordered to pay $100,300 in fines. Look back at major celebrity scandals. T.I., whose real name is Clifford J. Harris Jr., was to report at noon to begin serving his sentence. At 12:29 p.m., a black van with Georgia license plates and tinted windows pulled up to the prison. Guards and prison officials in three vehicles escorted the van to the prison grounds. See photos of today’s top news stories. Prison spokeswoman Linda Thomas says T.I. has entered the prison, but she couldn’t give an intake time for T.I.

Farewell Atlanta, Hello Prison

Farewell Atlanta, Hello Prison

So long freedom! T.I. treated fans, supporters, and family to a farewell concert in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday. The rapper will be turning himself in today at noon to begin serving his year-long jail sentence at a minimum security federal prison in Arkansas, as he pleaded guilty to weapons charges for trying to buy unregistered guns from undercover federal cops. His concert crowded 16,000 people into Philips Arena, where he performed all of his major hits and was accompanied by many of his collaborators. He also brought his five young children on stage as he told the audience: “I’m doing the best I can to get out there, man, and put something positive on these young kids, man.” Yes, very positive. Look kids: You can go to jail AND still be famous. It’s all about angles. Enjoy prison! [ Image via AP Images .]

T.I. To Serve One Year And A Day, And Then Some!

T.I. To Serve One Year And A Day, And Then Some!

Spotted: Rapper T.I. leaving Mastro's in Beverly Hills last night with his head held high. Now, the guy's already been given credit for 305 days of house arrest, but will that affect his one-year-and-a-day prison sentence at Forrest City…

T.I. Formally Sentenced To Jail

T.I. Formally Sentenced To Jail

As expected, T.I. has been formally sentenced to serve a year and a day in jail for trying to buy unregistered guns. The Grammy-nominated rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to buy…

T.I. Sentenced To A Year In Jail!

T.I. Sentenced To A Year In Jail!

Rapper T.I. was sentenced Friday morning to 1 year and 1 day in jail, in accordance to a plea deal set forth by his legal team for felony weapons charges . He’s scheduled to voluntarily turn himself in to prison within the next 6 to 8 weeks. The specifics of his unique plea bargain include 1,000 hours of community service completed prior to sentencing, a $100,000 fine, and another 500 hours of community service once behind bars. The “1 year and 1 day” aspect of his sentencing increases his chances of getting out early for good behavior. We hope he’s learned his lesson! Guns and violence = bad bad bad. [ Image via WENN .]

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