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Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.Birth Date :
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Album "Trap Muzik" (2003)
Full Nominations List of 2009 AMAs, Taylor Swift Leads With Six Kudos
October 14, 2009 09:10:50During a press event taking place on October 13 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, this year's nominations for American Music Awards have been announced by Adam Lambert, Paula Abdul and Snoop Dogg. The repicients are picked up based on "the data supplied by the Nielsen Company's Broadcast Data Systems, which monitors radio airplay performance, and SoundScan, which tracks retail music sales."
Taylor Swift, whose album "Fearless" has spent more than 30 weeks on Billboard Hot 200, receives six nods followed by Michael Jackson with five and Eminem with four each. The country music beauty is listed as one of the contenders for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album in Pop/Rock and Country Music categories. Also, she is vying for Favorite Artist in Adult Contemporary Music.
T.I. Wins 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards From Prison
October 12, 2009 09:10:22T.I. didn't attend this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards on October 10 because he is currently serving behind the bars. However, this rapper managed to take home two kudos at the annual event. He won best Hip-Hop Collaboration for his duet with Rihanna in single "Live Your Life" and was honored with Album of the Year for his latest studio installment "Paper Trail".
Since T.I. was absent, his fiancee Tameka Cottle came onto the stage to accept the two trophies on his behalf. She also read a letter written by the rapper. "Although I'm not there with you all, I'm there in spirit," Tameka read. "My road to redemption is almost over. ... Thanks for the support."
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Hell of a Life'
October 06, 2009 09:10:49It is true that T.I. lives behind the bar right now, but it doesn't stop him from making a music video and releasing it for his fans. Like "Remember Me" video which features Mary J. Blige, this new one which is aimed to support his single "Hell of a Life" also brings out jail theme.
Directed by Erik White, the video shows T.I. in his prison uniform making his way to his cell. Then, it flashbacks to 24 hours earlier when he was still a free man. Sitting on the bed, he watched footage of his glamorous life on TV.
2009 MTV VMAs: Jay-Z, Pink and More Making Live Performances
September 14, 2009 01:09:25Being kicked off with Michael Jackson tribute show which was introduced by Madonna and led by Janet Jackson, the 26th Annual MTV Video Music Awards continued with a series of live performances from big stars. Lady GaGa, Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles, Pink and Taylor Swift were some musical guests rocking the event.
Jay-Z joined forces with Alicia Keys and performed his brand new song "Empire State of Mind". Changing her red outfit with all-white costume, Lady GaGa appeared on the stage of Radio City Music Hall on September 13 with several backing dancers donning similar clothes. She delivered a medley of her two hit singles, "LoveGame" and "Paparazzi".
2009 MTV VMAs: Full Winners List, Beyonce Knowles Grabs Top Honor
September 14, 2009 11:09:00Losing Best Female Video to Taylor Swift, Beyonce Knowles managed to walk home with a trophy for Video of the Year at the September 13 live ceremony of MTV Video Music Awards, thanks to her "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. She won over Lady GaGa, Eminem, Kanye West and Britney Spears.
"This is amazing," Beyonce told those attending the event. "I remember being 17-years-old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny's Child and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life." She then asked Taylor to come to the stage and finish her speech which was previously cut off by Kanye.
2009 MTV VMAs: T.I. Takes Home Best Male Video
September 14, 2009 09:09:32More winners were revealed at the September 13 ceremony of the 26th Annual MTV Video Music Awards. This time, P. Diddy went onto the stage, announcing who was lucky to receive Best Male Video.
T.I. got the honor, thanks to his "Live Your Live" music video which guest stars Rihanna. There was no acceptance speech because the rapper is currently serving a 366-day prison sentence for felony weapons charges.
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Slide Show'
August 10, 2009 09:08:21A music video in support of T.I.'s single "Slide Show" has been debuted. This video features a montage of the rapper when he crafts songs in studio, does photo shoots, performs at live concerts and appears in charity events.
"Slide Show" has T.I. making a duet with John Legend. This track is taken from T.I.'s sixth studio album "Paper Trail" which has been in stores since September 2008. Beside collaborating with John, T.I. who is currently serving his 366-day prison sentence also joins forces with Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne in the effort.
Lil Wayne and T.I.'s Daughters to Have Reality Show
August 05, 2009 01:08:38Lil Wayne and T.I.'s joint venture extends to their family members. The rappers' little girls are brewing their own reality TV show that will follow them in the journey to reach stardom through the singing group they form with two other friends.
Reginae Carter, the 10-year-old offspring of Lil Wayne, and Zonnique Pullins, the 13-year-old daughter of T.I. and Tameka Cottle are in the same band called OMG Girls. They are joined in the group by 11-year-old Bahjah Rodriguez and her 10-year-old sister Lourdes, both the daughters of Silk member John-John.
Nominations of 2009 MTV VMAs, Beyonce and Lady GaGa Lead the Pack
August 05, 2009 09:08:33Nomination recipients for the 26th Annual MTV Video Music Awards have been announced on August 4. And, it was revealed that both Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa have dominated the list with nine nods.
Out of the nine nominations Beyonce and Lady GaGa received, eight of them have the two female singers facing off against each other. Beyonce competes against Lady GaGa in such categories as Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Special Effects, Best Cinematography and Art Direction.
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Remember Me' Feat. Mary J. Blige
July 14, 2009 11:07:50A music video in support of T.I.'s single "Remember Me" has just been debuted. It begins with a scene where the rapper is being sent to jail with an official guarding him through a narrow passage, and continues with him rapping behind the bar.
The video was filmed days before T.I. checked into jail, and features his collaborator Mary J. Blige as a cameo. It is directed by Jesse Terrero who previously worked on Leona Lewis and Sean Paul's videos.
Full Winners of 2009 BET Awards, Beyonce Knowles Gets the Most Kudos
June 29, 2009 01:06:182009 BET Awards has been wrapped, and it is revealed that Beyonce Knowles led its winners list with two nods. She received her first award in Best Female R&B Artist category, beating Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Hudson and Jazmine Sullivan.
Then, Beyonce added another trophy with Video of the Year prize, thanks to her "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. During her acceptance speech when collecting this award, she thanked Michael Jackson.
2009 BET Awards: T.I. and Rihanna Share Viewers' Choice Prize
June 29, 2009 10:06:03T.I. and Rihanna's collaboration on hit single titled "Live Your Life" made them winning Viewers' Choice at 2009 BET Awards. Unfortunately, both of the musicians were absent at the event. Thus, T.I.'s wife Tameka Cottle, who is also Xscape's former member, took the stage to collect the trophy.
Furthermore, Beyonce Knowles added another kudo to her collection as actress Taraji P. Henson and actor Tyrese Gibson announced her as Video of the Year winner. In this category, Beyonce won over Jamie Foxx, T.I. and Kanye West.
T.I.'s 'Remember Me' Music Video Gets Preview
June 16, 2009 04:06:53T.I.'s forthcoming music video to support his new single entitled "Remember Me" has been partially uncovered through a short snippet. The sneak peek shows T.I. being sent behind the bar with an official guarding him through a narrow passage.
Filmed just before he was checking into jail on May 26, the full-length music video is expected to be premiered soon. It is directed by Jesse Terrero who previously worked on Leona Lewis and Sean Paul's videos.
2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in Music
June 16, 2009 10:06:10Music nominations for the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards have been announced by FOX, and it is revealed that Lady GaGa leads the list. The dance queen receives five nods out of seventen categories in music.
GaGa gets nominations in such fields as Best Single for her smash hit "Poker Face", Best Hook Up for her collaboration with Colby O'Donis on single "Just Dance" and Best Album (Female Artist) for her debut effort "The Fame". On top of that, she is also among the contenders for Best Female Artist and Best Breakout Artist.
T.I.'s Partner and Lil Wayne's Ex to Star in Reality Series
May 30, 2009 10:05:33Cashing in on their spouses' fame, Tameka Cottle aka Tiny and Antonia Carter aka Toya have signed a deal with BET for its new reality show, "Tiny & Toya". The 30-minute episode will premiere on June 30 at 10 P.M., with a preview being given on June 28 after BET Awards.
Tiny is the long-time partner of rapper T.I. who bears his two sons and one still-born daughter. Toya meanwhile, is the ex-wife of Lil Wayne who mothers the rapper's eldest offspring, Reginae Carter. The show will follow these two women, who happen to be best friends, in defining their purpose and building brighter future for themselves outside the shadow of their men.
Publicist Denies T.I. and Longtime Partner Tameka Cottle Already Wed
May 29, 2009 02:05:02Report of T.I. marrying his longtime partner Tameka Cottle in a secret wedding ceremony last week has been denied by his publicist Sydney Margetson. Setting the record straight on the matter, Sydney tells Sister to Sister magazine that the flying wedding reports are "absolutely not true."
On Wednesday, May 27, there was report claiming T.I. tied the knot with girlfriend Tameka in a hush-hush ceremony taking place on an island that was on the outskirts of Miami last week. The twosome reportedly informed reporters that the wedding was a family trip.
T.I. Reportedly Wed Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle Before Checking Into Jail
May 27, 2009 04:05:11A new report has just surfaced by the hour that T.I. has already married his girlfriend Tameka Cottle in a hush-hush ceremony taking place on an island that was on the outskirts of Miami last week. The longtime partners, who have been together since 2001, are said telling reporters the wedding was a family trip.
However, an unidentified source has been cited as telling The Urban Daily, "It's been a crazy situation around here with all that has been taking place. In regards to Tiny and T.I., yes they are officially husband and wife." The source, furthermore, reveals, "It recently took place in a very private ceremony with only members of the immediate family and certain members of the Grand Hustle family."
2009 BET Awards Nominations Revealed, Lil Wayne and T.I. Lead the Pack
May 13, 2009 09:05:42Nomination recipients for this year's BET Awards have been announced at "106 & Park" on May 12, and grabbing the most nods were rappers Lil Wayne and T.I.. The two musicians received five nominations each.
Among the five gongs, Weezy and T.I. are set to face off against each other in two fields, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Viewer's Choice. In those categories, they are joined by such contenders as Rick Ross, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Beyonce Knowles, Keri Hilson, Soulja Boy, Rihanna and T-Pain.
T.I. Sentenced to a Year Behind Bars
March 28, 2009 09:03:56T.I. has joined a number of celebrities who gets imprisonment sentence. On Friday, March 27, the Grammy-winning rapper was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell to a year and a day in prison for felony weapons charges stemming from his October 2007 arrest. He is expected to voluntarily report to prison within the next six to eight weeks, but not before May 19 due to his agreed-upon commitments.
Before his sentencing was officially announced, the rapper who was wearing a charcoal-gray suit, black dress shirt and matching tie, delivered a 10-minute speech. "Today I would like to say thank you to some, and apologize to all," he said. He also shared about several of his personal contradictions, including the death of his best friend, Philant Johnson and how it affected him. "This has been the most insightful moment in my life," he concluded. "I've taken the great lesson from it and I will use it in my life. With that, I bid you adieu."
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Dead and Gone'
February 18, 2009 10:02:15T.I. has premiered a music video in support of his single "Dead and Gone", which is taken from his sixth studio album "Paper Trail". In the Chris Robinson-directed video, he is accompanied by fellow R&B singer Justin Timberlake, who also lends his vocals in the song.
Shot as a tribute to T.I.'s assistant named Philant Johnson, who was killed in 2006, the video features the rapper driving along a desert and Justin sitting behind a piano in the middle of a crossroad. Intercepted with a scene showing an innocent kid being involved in a fight and sadly ending up in a wheelchair, it ends with a capture of Johnson's grave.
Video: Performances at 51st Annual Grammy Awards
February 09, 2009 11:02:58Grammy Awards, one of the biggest celebrations in the music world, held its 51st gala with strong stage performances. Telecast live by CBS from Los Angeles' Staples Center was the anticipated collaborations between Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift as well as the mega joint performance by T.I., Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and the very pregnant M.I.A.
Miley and Taylor sang an acoustic version of the latter's "Fifteen" before announcing the winner for category of Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. Moments later Katy Perry took the stage, ascending from a banana platform to sing her hit song "I Kissed a Girl". Fruits became the theme of her performance, as apparent from her costume.
T.I. and Justin Timberlake to Share Stage at 51st Annual Grammy Awards
January 27, 2009 08:01:55It has been announced on January 26 that T.I. will be joining forces with Justin Timberlake at this year's Grammy Awards. Beside collaborating with Justin, T.I. is also set to team up with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West, singing his hit single "Swagga Like Us".
Other performers confirmed to make live appearances at the annual ceremony to be held on February 8 are Radiohead and Paul McCartney. They join previously-announced musical guests; Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Katy Perry.
Lil Wayne's Record Is T.I. and Ne-Yo's Favorite Album of 2008
December 19, 2008 11:12:37T.I. and Ne-Yo both pick up the same name, Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III", when asked what their favorite records of the year are. Beside T.I. and Ne-Yo, other singers admiring Wayne's work are Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Gregg Gillis a.k.a Girl Talk.
"I enjoyed Kanye's [West] album, even though that's not really a rap album, but I still enjoyed it. It's different. Of course Wayne's album," T.I. gave his comment. He also put Young Jeezy, Coldplay, Maroon 5 and Estelle on his list when mentioning his favorite ones further.
Justin Timberlake and T.I.'s Duet Song 'If I' Comes Out
December 17, 2008 11:12:55A new song claimed as a collaborative single between Justin Timberlake and T.I. has been available for stream. Entitled "If I", the track is reportedly produced by Timbaland. However, there is no word on whether the song will be appearing on either Justin's upcoming third album or T.I.'s next LP.
Apart from the song's news, Justin Timberlake reportedly is not working on solo album. His spokesperson told MTV that he is indeed lingering in the studio but it is for writing and producing songs for Esmee Denters as well as other Tennman Records' artists, Matt Morris, Free Sol, and Brenda Radney.
T.I. Will Not Release 'Swing Ya Rag' Music Video
December 16, 2008 03:12:29In an interview, T.I. revealed that he will not debut "Swing Ya Rag" music video after Gucci and Louis Vuitton, two companies mentioned in the song's lyrics, are not happy that they may be full-on visuals for the record. According to MTV, the "Live Your Live" singer also said that he has no intention to film another video to replace the pulled-out one.
"We spoke to them. The video, it's done. But I guess it's one of those corporate things where they don't wanna be associated or affiliated with a certain type of brand," T.I. said in a statement. "A T.I. video ain't the best look in their eyes right now. No harsh feelings."
T.I. to Shoot 'Dead and Gone' Music Video With Justin Timberlake
December 11, 2008 02:12:35T.I. will pull out one more single from his "Paper Trail" album and shoot its music video with Justin Timberlake. In an interview with MTV, the rapper who is facing charges for felony gun, revealed that the shooting will take place in the coming month. "It will require both of our utmost abilities. Both of us will need to bring all we got, both performance-wise and maybe some acting," he said.
Justin Timberlake plays a huge part in the single "Dead and Gone", co-writing it with T.I. and producing it on top of being the featured vocal. It will be the seventh single lifted in support of the album that was released in the U.S. on November 26 and debuted at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart.
T.I. Will Join Katy Perry on 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly'
December 06, 2008 02:12:17T.I. has been confirmed to make a live appearance alongside Katy Perry on holiday TV show "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly". Another big name who is also set to perform live at the event is Ludacris.
"The addition of T.I. is huge," Daly said regarding the performance lineup. "Since the end of June, either T.I. or Katy Perry has predominantly held the number one spot on Billboard's Hot 100. More importantly, with T.I. we get the artist of the year to perform in primetime."
Rapper T.I. Lost Virginity at 11
October 29, 2008 10:10:30Keeping his interview with "The Tyra Banks Show" real and honest, T.I. came clean about his personal life and most of all, sex life, claiming he lost his virginity when he was merely 11 years old. He, moreover, also opened up about his arrest for gun-possession charges and upcoming years-long jail sentence for pleading guilty to the case.
About losing his virginity at such a very young age, the rapper told talk show host Tyra Banks, "I'm embarrassed." He went on saying, "I'm sorry ... If it makes it any better we had two kids together later on."
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Live Your Life' Feat. Rihanna
October 29, 2008 09:10:42T.I. debuts a music video for his new song "Live Your Life" where Rihanna lends her vocal on the hook. Aided by director Anthony Mandler, the music video captures T.I. as a troubled man getting involved with mafia and Rihanna as a nightclub singer.
At some point, T.I. wears a neat expensive suit and drives a luxurious car but life is not that easy with all the feud in the group. For some reasons, he is beaten mercilessly by the other gang members and wanders aimlessly with a swollen face and ragged clothes. The video then ends with T.I. exiting the mafia group saying, "I get myself in, I get myself out."
Sneak Peek of T.I.'s 'Live Your Life' Music Video Feat. Rihanna
October 22, 2008 10:10:35A preview of T.I.'s music video for his Rihanna-featuring song "Live Your Life" has come out. The snippet shows T.I. with a swollen-after-beaten face and ragged clothes wandering aimlessly through the street of a town.
The music video for T.I.'s new song is directed by Anthony Mandler, the same guy who worked on Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" music video and helped Rihanna making music videos for "Take A Bow", "Disturbia", and "Rehab". Guest-starring Rihanna, the "Live Your Life" music video is scheduled to be premiered on October 28 in the U.S.
T.I. Performed on Diesel XXX Circus
October 13, 2008 04:10:15T.I. made a live appearance on Diesel XXX "Rock and Roll Circus" at Pier 3 in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 11. First singing "Bring Em Out", which eventually yielded to "Swing Ya Rag" and a dark, angry version of "What You Know", he then shifted to a more playful single "Whatever You Like". Accompanied by M.I.A. who jumped onstage to provide backing vocals, T.I. then performed another song called "Swagga Like Us".
Furthermore, on his Rihanna-featuring single "Live Your Life", T.I. took the stage with Franz Ferdinand who plugged in to provide a live accompaniment for the rapper. As the song's finished, the band continued on with their own set which featured a handful of new songs for the band's next album, as well as old favorites such as "Michael", "Matinee", and "Take Me Out".
Kanye West Previewing New Single 'Heartless', the Video
October 06, 2008 11:10:45Kanye West has previewed a new song that will appear on his upcoming album "808's & Heartbreak". During a guest appearance at T.I.'s Los Angeles concert on Friday, October 3, the rapper showed the audience a taste of his "Heartless".
West initially assisted T.I. on the song "Swagger Like Us" and went on with his equally new single "Love Lockdown". He then previewed "Heartless" that contains "how could you be so heartless" within the lyrics, before stopping abruptly saying that he didn't want it to end up on YouTube.
Audio of T.I.'s New Songs 'Slide Show' and 'On Top of the World'
September 18, 2008 03:09:48Getting close to the release date of his sixth studio effort entitled "Paper Trail" which will be available in stores on September 30, two new songs from the forthcoming album are unveiled. One of the songs is called "Slide Show" and it is confirmed to feature John Legend. The other one is titled "On Top of the World", where he teams up with Ludacris.
Previously, the 28-year-old rapper was furious over the leak of his first single, "Swagger Like Us". He reveals his disappointment when saying, "That's some bullsh ... I'm beating down the Internet as we speak ... they leaked my record with me and The-Dream ["Like I Do"] too. Leakage is never a problem I have had. I'm not used to it."
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'What's Up, What's Haapnin'
September 13, 2008 08:09:58A music video in an attempt to support T.I.'s new single, "What's Up, What's Haapnin", has just been dropped. Produced by Drumma Boy and written by T.I. himself, the song carries cynical lyrics, mocking Shawty Lo. Furthermore, the tune is confirmed to appear in his upcoming sixth major studio album called "Paper Trail", which is due for release on September 30.
Filmed in Bankhead, Atlanta, the music video shows T.I., driving his black luxurious camaro slowly down the street. When reaching home, his father appears on the doorway, holding a cell phone and saying, "What's Up". As the video goes on, the rapper is seen rapping some verses on the roof of his parent's house.
Audio of Nelly's Brand New Single 'Hold Up' Feat. T.I.
September 12, 2008 12:09:07A week after his new single "Lie" leaked, another new song called "Hold Up" from Nelly's long-awaited album "Brass Knuckles" has surfaced. Featuring T.I. and LL Cool J, the single carries "three different styles from two different eras with all confidence in one."
Featured guest stars to be lined up in the album include Ashanti, Pharrell Williams, and Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie. After several delays concerning today's tight competition, Nelly's fifth studio album has been pushed back for several times and later confirmed for release on September 16. Meanwhile, "Bay", a bonus track in the forthcoming album, has been featured in the first episode of "Entourage"'s season 5.
T.I Furious at 'Swagger Like Us' Leak
August 27, 2008 04:08:17T.I. recently questions on how his new song "Swagger Like Us" where he teams up with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West, could be leaked. A statement from the rapper reveals how disappointed he is with the leak. "That's some bullsh...," the rapper says via phone. "I'm beating down the Internet as we speak."
T.I. who will perform "Live Your Life" with Rihanna on upcoming 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, says that fans should be more patient until it is officially released. "Don't ruin the event," he states. "Wait till the cake comes out the kitchen before you eat it. That's like a kid who sees his toys before Christmas; it takes away from me and I think it takes away from the fans as well. When it's time, I'mma give it to you. They leaked my record with me and The-Dream ["Like I Do"] too. Leakage is never a problem I have had. I'm not used to it."
Rihanna to Duet With T.I. at 2008 MTV VMAs
August 23, 2008 02:08:19As recently posted on Rap-Up, Rihanna has been booked for a live performance with rapper T.I. on next month's MTV Video Music Awards. The female singer, who has teamed up with Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood for "Just Stand Up" single, will reportedly perform her own solo performance "Disturbia" and then share stage with T.I. in the rapper's "Live Your Life" single from upcoming "Paper Trail", which will hit the market on September 30. The collaboration with Rihanna will be T.I.'s first appearance at a major award show since his October arrest before the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.
The MTV annual awards will be premiered on September 7 from Hollywood's Paramount Pictures Studio with British comedian Russell Brand as its host. Performers who are already announced, include teen group Jonas Brothers, and rappers Lil Wayne and Kid Rock.
T.I. Added as 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Performer
August 22, 2008 02:08:41With the date of its actual event coming closer, the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards has been quick in adding the excitement. The music event which will be held on September 7 has added one more performer to their list, T.I.
The rapper who will perform a track from his upcoming "Paper Trail" album, will join the star-studded line-up which has been announced earlier on Thursday (August 21) afternoon. Rihanna has been confirmed to sing "Disturbia", Paramore to bring their "Misery Business" while Pink to play her new single "So What". Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers and Kid Rock have also secured their performing slots.
Video Premiere: Alfamega's 'Uh Huh' Feat. T.I.
August 21, 2008 08:08:26Rapper Alfamega from Grand Hustle's recording company has just released a music video in order to promote his brand new single called "Uh Huh". The star makes a step-out appearance with co-CEO of the Grand Hustle, rap star T.I. on the song. Besides that, DJ Drama, who is best known for his mixtapes work, also contributes his song-writing credit on the track. "Uh Huh" is scheduled to be listed on Alfamega's debut album entitled "I Am Alfamega", which will be dropped to the market on October 14.
The music video starts with Alfamega buying gasoline for his blue car. Then, he with a sexy young woman, who is sitting next to him on the passenger seat, drive around the town, followed by his friends, driving different cars. Some scenes show a crowd of people staring at the rapper, who is doing his rapping thing on the sidewalk of a town. Some of the people in the crowd are pretty much carried away with his song so they share some dancing performance with the rapper.
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Whatever You Like'
August 07, 2008 09:08:03As promised, a new music video from T.I. is premiered in support of his latest single "Whatever You Like". The video gets a slot on BET's "Access Granted" yesterday (August 8) and will be personally delivered by the rapper again on the same network today via "New Joint".
The video that was shot in both Los Angeles and Malibu was directed by the famed Dave Meyers who won a Grammy in 2006 for "Best Short Form Music Video" for his work in Missy Elliott's "Lose Control". In the new video, T.I. gives a former diner cashier a huge treat by pampering her with all the money and luxury, a literal meaning to the song's title "Whatever You Like". A twist of story occurs when the girl discovers the truth in the end.
T.I.'s 'Whatever You Like' Photos Outed, 'Swing Your Rag' Gets Behind-the-Scene
August 06, 2008 12:08:43"Swing Your Rag" and "Whatever You Like", the second and third single respectively from T.I.'s upcoming album "Paper Trail" will soon have their music videos premiered. Before the footages are made available for public viewing, a behind the scene for the former single's video and a bunch of on-set photos for the latter have been outed.
Despite its status as the second single, the video of "Swing Your Rag" reportedly will be premiered via MTV only on September 8. Meanwhile, "Whatever You Like" the video has been officially scheduled to hit the screens earlier on Wednesday, August 8 via BET's "Access Granted". The rapper will then personally deliver the video on the following day through BET's "New Joint".
T.I. to Shoot New Clip, Pushed Back LP's Release Date
July 25, 2008 04:07:51Promoting his upcoming LP, "Paper Trail" T.I. prepares to drop a new music video for the new album's latest single "Whatever You Like". The rapper reportedly will shoot the video on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 under the direction of Dave Meyers.
Although the track isn't the first outing from "Paper Trail", it is reportedly being set as the first official single from the upcoming album. Before "Whatever You Like", T.I. has already released two songs "No Matter What" and "Swing You Rag" which were the promotional tracks for the new record.
T.I. Collaborates With Fall Out Boy on New Single
July 15, 2008 09:07:37A new song from T.I. could give a special treat not only for rap fans but also for those rock maniacs, simply because the rapper's new joint will feature his collaboration with Fall Out Boy. The new track is being titled "Out in the Cold" and it is being considered to appear on the Atlanta rapper's upcoming LP "Paper Trail".
The new song reportedly is a very personal track for T.I. as the lyrics tell about his personal life experience including his recent arrest. Not only the lyrics, according to MTV the music also added the chill and thrill of the track with dramatic, soaring, crashing guitar riffs and also skittering drum patterns created by the rockers.
T.I.'s 'Swing Your Rag' Ft. Swizz Beatz Leaked
July 04, 2008 11:07:41Prior to the release of his upcoming record "Paper Trail" another new track from T.I.'s new LP has leaked. The new song that has been streaming is titled "Swing Your Rag" which is being dedicated to Louis Vuitton and Gucci rags.
On the track T.I. is collaborating with Swizz Beatz, who also acts as the song's producer. "Swing Your Rag" is not the only track from his new record that has streamed, previously in June another song titled "Another Day" has also leaked.
Video Premiere: Mariah Carey's 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' Ft. T.I.
July 04, 2008 09:07:23The highly anticipated new music video from pop diva Mariah Carey for her latest single "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has just been premiered on July 3 via Yahoo! Music. Just like it was previously reported the new clip features the appearance of T.I., shot in Hawaii and was directed by Chris Applebaum.
On the new video, it can be seen that the pop diva really uses the beauty of Hawaii by putting some cool sceneries of the island especially the sunset footage. Not only that, the singer still keeps her sexy images for the new clip as in most of the scenes she was seen singing with just a bikini.
Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'No Matter What'
June 28, 2008 09:06:45The new clip for T.I.'s first single "No Matter What" has just been premiered on Friday, June 27 via FNMTV. The video was shot in Atlanta, Georgia and was directed by Self/James Lopez.
The clip was made in a rather simple way as in most of the scenes it only shows T.I. rapping the song lyrics in a studio set background. The special feature on the clip is a short scene of the rapper's life experience footages that ware screened in the background wall of his set.
'A Better Day', T.I.'s New Single Leaked
June 23, 2008 09:06:22After spawning "No Matter What" as the lead single from his upcoming LP "Paper Trail", now another single from T.I. has leaked. The new song that reportedly will also be one of the tracks on the new record is being titled "A Better Day".
Although the audio for the single has already streamed, it is still unclear whether the joint will be the second official song from the new album or not. Rumors claimed that the song that will be set as the official second outing from "Paper Trail" is "On Top of the World", which will also feature Kanye West.
8Ball & MJG Left P. Diddy's Label for T.I.'s
June 17, 2008 03:06:53Rap duo 8Ball & MJG reportedly have just made a major decision on their musical career by leaving P. Diddy's label Bad Boy Records and signed for T.I. 's Grand Hustle Records. According to the media, the news was announced by T.I. at his Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 14.
Grand Hustle will be the group's third until this year after starting their music career in the early '90s under Suave House Records. The Memphis based duo, decided to move to Diddy's Bad Boy Records in 2004 and marking it with the release of "Living Legends" on the same year.
Mariah Carey Taps T.I. on New Video and Third Single's Remix
June 09, 2008 03:06:01New reports has just surfaced regarding Mariah Carey's upcoming third single "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," saying that the pop diva will be adding something special for the song and its music video. According to Mariah official website, the pop singer will tap T.I. to be featured on the new single's music video and also a remix of that song.
Moreover, the website also claimed that T.I. has already flown to the set where the video is being shot which is in Hawaii. Previously, Mariah has also confirmed that the clip for her third single will be directed by renown director Chris Applebaum.
T.I. Signed On for MTV Show Chronicling His 1,000 Hours of Community Service
May 29, 2008 12:05:42Jail sentence turns out to be a blessing in disguise for T.I. The hip hop artist is cashing in on his past crime, signs a deal to star in a new reality show for MTV which will follow him as he performs 1,000 hours of community service in advance of a one-year prison term next year for possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, as well as possession of firearms by a convicted felon, stemmed from an arrest hours before the BET Awards back on October 13, 2007.
The untitled Ish Entertainment show reportedly has already captured T.I.'s release from house arrest and will begin shooting full-time this summer as he performs his 1,000 hours of community service, leading up to his return to jail in early 2009. MTV has ordered six episodes of the show and is planning to air the show soon after T.I. goes to jail.
T.I. and Shawty Lo to Face Up at a Concert
May 22, 2008 10:05:35After dissing each other recently through their songs and statements in the media, T.I. and Shawty Lo will now have the chance to meet each other face to face. The two rappers have been invited to hit the stage together at a concert called the "Birthday Bash".
The upcoming gig is being staged by the initiative of a local radio in Atlanta, U.S., Atlanta's Hot 107.9,. The concert will take the Philip's Arena in Atlanta as its venue and will be held on June 14.
Hip-Hopster T.I. and Girlfriend Tameka Cottle Welcome Second Son
May 17, 2008 09:05:11T.I. is a father for one more time. The hip hop hit-maker and his longtime girlfriend Tameka Cottle welcomed the arrival of their second son together after midnight Friday morning, May 16.
A representative for T.I. exclusively confirmed the good news to People, quoted the star as saying, "God has blessed us with another miracle." The newborn baby boy, according to the representative, was named Major Harris, and he weighed in at 5 lbs., 15 oz.
T.I. Reveals 'No Matter What' Details, Hints on New Singles
May 03, 2008 01:05:21After releasing his first single "No Matter What" through the Internet, T.I. now reveals more details about it. To MTV, the rapper said that he recorded the song in January and admitted that at the time his heart was still full of hatred. "I would say I recorded it probably around the holidays or January, something like that. When the hate was real fresh and I was counted out by most," he said.
Explaining more about the process of the song writing, T.I. said that the whole lyrics came from the heart. "I see things, hear things, observe things. When I sat down to write it, all those things, the things that seemed most important, just came out. I didn't intentionally write about one thing or another; I just wrote from the heart the things that stuck with me throughout the ordeal, what I had seen on the news. It just came out at the time," T.I. said.
T.I. Releases New Single 'No Matter What'
April 30, 2008 01:04:41More details on T.I.'s new single from his upcoming album "Paper Trail" has just been revealed on April 29. That day, the new single titled "No Matter What" got its first release to public at his website StreetCred.com
On the lyrics T.I. spoke about his life and the problems he is having. Some of it was heard, "Never have you seen in your lifetime, a more divine Southern rapper with a swag like mine. Facing all kinds of time but smile like I'm fine ... pain is a small thing to a giant ... Ali said even the greatest gotta suffer sometime. I ain't dead, done, I ain't scared, I ain't run/ Still I stand/ No matter what, people, here I am."
No Joke, T.I. to Wed Tameka Cottle This Summer
April 26, 2008 11:04:40Waiting in anticipation for the arrival of their another son together, T.I. and longtime girlfriend Tameka Cottle are heading to the altar soon. The pair, as claimed by MediaTakeOut, are planning to tie the knot this summer.
MediaTakeOut was told by an insider that Tameka, who was a member of the multi-platinum R&B female group Xscape, "is preparing for the [event]. It's going to be small and intimate, but still very classy." The insider also confirmed that the wedding will supposedly take place in August after Tameka gives birth to the baby.
T.I. to Give Sneak Preview of New Single
April 26, 2008 10:04:25Fans of rapper T.I. won't have to wait long before they can hear what kind of songs he will make on his upcoming album "Paper Trail". On April 25 the rapper has announced that he will give a sneak peak of the first single from his new album to fans.
T.I.'s new single can be heard on Tuesday, April 29 at his website StreetCred.com. Confirming the news he said, "I already know the demand is great, the anticipation is very high, and the wait is almost over man. I promise you something special and I will deliver."
T.I. Pleaded Guilty to Weapons Charges
March 28, 2008 01:03:39On Thursday, March 27, T.I. pleaded guilty to several weapons charges he's facing stemmed from an October 2007 arrest. U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr. in fact delayed the sentencing until March 2009 and thus the exact sentence will remain to be seen.
In between times that he is awaiting sentencing, T.I. must complete at least 1,000 hours of a total 1,500 hours of community service, talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs. He, moreover, will also be sentenced to serve about 12 months in prison after completing the community service. His prison time could be increased or reduced, depending on his fulfillment of the terms of the deal and good behavior, officials have confirmed.
T.I. Thinking About Becoming a Minister
March 26, 2008 04:03:07New rumor surfaces by the hour that T.I. has been thinking about becoming a minister. The rapper, as claimed by MediaTakeOut, is studying to become a preacher.
A federal magistrate judge ruled Thursday, March 20 that T.I. can attend Easter services sponsored by the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church from 8:30 A.M. until 2 P.M. Sunday, March 23. In fact, the hit maker, according to a member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, did a lot more than just attend the services.
T.I. Granted Permission to Attend Easter Sunday Services Despite House Arrest
March 22, 2008 02:03:04A federal magistrate judge ruled Thursday, March 20 that T.I. can attend Easter services. The rapper, who's been under house arrest while he awaits his trial on weapons charges, has been granted the permission to attend a service sponsored by the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church from 8:30 A.M. until 2 P.M. on Easter Sunday, March 23.
The rapper, indeed, must be accompanied by a court-approved monitor and one of his attorneys. The service, according to MTV, was originally planned to be held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, but due to tornado damage at the venue, it may be held at the church's location in Lithonia, Georgia.
T.I. Among the Many Artists Designing Custom Line T-Shirts for Playboy
February 19, 2008 04:02:28In addition to working on his next LP, to be titled "Paper Trail", T.I. is branching out his singing career by designing custom line of T-shirts for Playboy. The rap icon is one among the many other artists giving hand to participate in the second annual Rock the Rabbit Program.
Having seen a number of other famous music figures, including the likes of Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Ghostland Observatory, Hot Chip, Iggy Pop, and Jamie T, place their own personal design around Playboy's famous Rabbit Head, T.I. has his limited edition Rock the Rabbit custom designed T-shirts emblazoned with the words "T.I. vs. T.I.P." with the famous bunny logo and a crown are used as the dots on the "I"s. "T.I. vs. T.I.P." actually is directed from the title of T.I.'s latest effort of the same name.
Rap Icon T.I. and Girlfriend Tameka "Tiny" Cottle Expecting Another Child Together, a Boy
January 05, 2008 01:01:55T.I. is about to be a father, again. The rap star and his on-off girlfriend Tameka Cottle are expecting another child together, it has been confirmed.
Cottle posted the news of her pregnancy on her personal Myspace page confirmed she's having a boy and had since then "garnered many congratulatory comments from friends and fans," People wrote.
T.I. Released First Public Statement on His Arrest, Looked Forward on Being Exonerated
November 13, 2007 04:11:28A month after his arrest for possessing illegal guns, T.I. breaks his silence, posted a video on a hip-hop Website expressed publicly his confidence that he would not be convicted of federal weapons charges.
In the short video posted on Streetcred.com, the hip hop icon said people should not believe everything reported in the news adding that he looks forward "to being exonerated on all charges .... with the utmost sincerity."
House Arrested T.I. Working on New Album
November 13, 2007 09:11:25Despite waiting for the trial that will determine his sentence for illegal weapons possession, T.I. keeps his music pouring down. The rapper who is under house arrest in Atlanta is writing some materials for a new album, and when he said writing, it is literally.
According to Entertainment Weekly, T.I. is back to pen and paper when he accumulated the six tracks that will make it to the album. "He wanted to take more time to really put something down (this time)," his representative said.
T.I. Drops Request to Host Thanksgiving Dinner
November 09, 2007 04:11:14No Thanksgiving celebration for T.I. The rapper has changed his mind and had his lawyers withdrawn his request to host a Thanksgiving dinner at his Jonesboro home as he awaits trial on federal weapons charges.
Lawyers for T.I. has on Tuesday November 6th filed two motions asking a judge to allow the Atlanta rapper to have visitors at his house on Thanksgiving as he's under 24-hour house arrest while waiting trial on allegations that he attempted to illegally purchase three machine guns and two silencers and possessing a cache of weapons in his Atlanta mansion.
Rapper T.I. Released on $2 Million in Cash Bond and $1 Million in Property
October 27, 2007 11:10:16It's freedom for T.I. The rapper is getting a temporary reprieve from prison as the judge in his gun-possession case ordered a $3 million bond Friday October 26th, two weeks after he was arrested in weapons case that could see him jailed for 30 years.
T.I. walked out of the federal courthouse in downtown Atlanta after posting a $3 million bail; $2 million in cash bond and $1 million in property. As of the cash bond, it reportedly came in the form of two cashier's checks provided by T.I. and his record label Atlantic Records.
Incarcerated Rapper T.I. on the Cover of Complex Magazine's November Issue
October 24, 2007 03:10:51Imprisoned rapper T.I. graced the cover of Complex magazine for its November 2007 issue, inside of which he discusses such matters, as nowadays hip hop, Ludacris's manager Chaka Zulu with whom he had an altercation, and on how the street has changed.
Being asked on how can he say he doesn't fit in nowadays rap, T.I. explained "When I saw Tupac talking that "Thug Life" shit, getting locked up for shooting police, and getting shot and living, that's when I was like, Damn, them niggas is really about that shit. Now you're just let down. This ain't this guy that he was on this record. And nobody seems to have a problem with it. It's a lot of fake shit in it. I like to consider myself an intelligent person, and this shit is not something of intelligence anymore. It's getting real young and stupid, and that ain't me."
T.I.'s Bond Denied, Hearing Postponed
October 16, 2007 02:10:40U.S. Magistrate Alan Baverman has denied T.I.'s bond and delayed the Monday hearing to this Friday, October 19. The rapper who is in federal custody for weapon charges will have to wait a little longer to roam the street prior his trial.
T.I. who is reported handcuffed and chained in legs attended the temporary hearing on Monday where media, friends and family including his mother packed the small courtroom in the standing-only section. Federal prosecutors were requesting that T.I. is suspended without bond until his trial, which could take place months away.
Winners of BET's 2007 Hip-Hop Awards
October 15, 2007 01:10:55
The second round of BET's Hip-Hop Awards have handed out their statuettes on Saturday, October 13. T.I., the predicted big winner in the event ironically didn't attend the ceremony to accept the two awards that he won out of 9 nominations.
T.I. snatched 'Album of the Year' for 'T.I. vs. T.I.P.', sharing the title with fellow rapper Common who won through his album 'Finding Forever'. Common sent out his support for T.I. upon taking the winning saying, "I salute my guy T.I., who also won, wherever he is." Common also won Lyricist of the Year.
'Convicted Felon' T.I. Purchased Weapons and Arrested
October 15, 2007 09:10:56
The biggest nominee at 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards sadly couldn't attend the ceremony due to a 'little' problem on his weapon collection. Rapper T.I. who earned Best Album of the Year was arrested at the parking lot of an Atlanta shopping center on Saturday, October 13 by agents of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), for undoubtedly, possessing illegal guns.
An undercover agent from ATF contacted T.I. who reportedly tried to buy three machine guns and two silencers through a bodyguard. Upon searched at his College Park house, more firearms were discovered, problem is, they are unregistered.
Music Video Premiere: T.I.'s 'Hurt'
October 04, 2007 02:10:21
The music video of T.I.'s latest single 'Hurt' feat. Busta Rhymes and Alfamega has been premiered. The clip was shot at Club Crucial in Atlanta last month.
As previously reported, T.I. is up for 9 nominations at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards including Best Collaboration, Lyricist of the Year and Track of the Year. Not only waiting for his name to be called, he is now added to the performers list along with Soulja Boy. They will join the already announced line-ups that includes Wyclef Jean, Cassidy, Lil Mama, Keyshia Cole and many more.
Young Jeezy Celebrates Clothing Line and Birthday with a 1940's Themed Party
September 25, 2007 12:09:48
With his 30th birthday about to come and a clothing line ready to be launched, Young Jeezy is planning a big celebration. The rapper is planning to celebrate the launch of his very successful clothing line, Eight732, this week while is keen to celebrate his birthday with a 1940's themed party at a private location.
Jeezy, who said his venturing into fashion business has been just as successful as his music career that he may quit rap for the project, told allhiphop.com "I'm doing a whole week in Atlanta and Miami. That's like the birth of my line, Eight732. The birth is going to be on my birthday [September 28], so it's going to be crazy."
T.I. Shooting 'Hurt' Music Video in Atlanta
September 17, 2007 12:09:11
T.I. will soon release the third single from his charting album 'T.I. vs. T.I.P.' The follow up of single 'You Know What It Is' that was released in June will be 'Hurt' feat. Busta Rhymes and Grand Hustle Records artist Alfamega.
The song that is produced by Danja is currently made its music video at Club Crucial in Atlanta. No release date for the video or the single has been unveiled yet. In the meantime check out the rapper on the video set below.
T.I. Set to Win Big at 2nd BET Hip-Hop Awards
September 14, 2007 11:09:24
Nominees of this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards is led by T.I. who earns as many as nine nods including Best Collaboration, Lyricist of the Year and Track of the Year. Meanwhile, Kanye West may be disappointed with MTV Video Music Awards result but he may still win this one. The rapper is up for six nominations.
Lil Wayne equally scoring 6 nominations while Common is running for 5 categories. West's 'Stronger' video will go head to head with 50 Cent's 'I Get Money', Chamillionaire feat. Slick Rick's 'Hip-Hop Police,' Common's 'The People,' Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige's 'Runaway Love,' UGK feat. Outkast's 'International Players Anthem.'
T.I. Gets Two More Acting Stints to Do
August 21, 2007 03:08:22
Manages to keep his plate full for some time ahead, rapper-turned-actor T.I. recently revealed to MTV that he has added two more film projects into the roster and would begin shooting them within the next several months.
One of the two appears to be titled "Once Was Lost", which the Atlanta native described as a coming-of-age feature about "the relationship, the bond that was created from two very unlike characters."
2007 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Here!
August 08, 2007 10:08:11
2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in. On the terms of most count, the list has Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles who both own seven nods each while on the terms of today's big buzz, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse came quite unsurprising.
Although having a great chance to bring home a statuette this year, Timberlake and Knowles are facing tough competition this year mainly on the highest nomination in the award. Video of the Year put Timberlake's 'What Goes Around..." and Knowles' 'Irreplaceable' on the same level to Kanye West's 'Stronger', Rihanna's 'Umbrella', Winehouse's 'Rehab' and unexpectedly, French electronic duo Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.'
Nicole Scherzinger Pushes Date of Solo Effort
July 12, 2007 11:07:38The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger will now have her own official website in line with her solo career. The Hawaii-born singer chipped in some time to work on her own effort in the middle of PCD's sophomore set.
Originally set to be released Sept. 25, Nicole's LP which is titled "Her Name is Nicole" will be out this October as confirmed by her official website. Worth-waiting, the record span the work of today's hottest producers such as Akon, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Stargate, Sean Garrett, Polow Da Don, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, Ne-Yo, Kara DioGuardi, Macy Gray, will.i.am, Bryan Michael Cox, Eminem and many more.
Early Music Winners of 2007 BET Awards
June 27, 2007 10:06:02
Early winners of BET Awards have been revealed as the show goes on. On the music category, frontrunner Beyonce Knowles triumphed at the event with her first trophy of the night.
Beyonce scored one for Video of the Year through "Irreplaceable". The winning beat her own duet video with Shakira in "Beautiful Liar" and others by Akon, Ciara and Gnarls Barkley.
T.I. Slams Ludacris for Recent Grammy Winning
June 12, 2007 03:06:54
T.I. made another nasty remarks on long time rival Ludacris regarding recent Grammy winning. The Atlanta-born rapper thinks that his "King" album should have stood up as the winner of Best Rap Album instead of Ludacris' "Release Therapy".
In a released statement T.I. said, "I had the album of the year whether I won a Grammy for it or not. I think numbers show that. I think that if you go out to anybody on the streets and ask them, they'll tell you. I think that it's a no-brainer. You ask him (Ludacris), he'll probably tell you the same thing. Come on, man, who in hip-hop doesn't know that? If you a supporter of hip-hop, who doesn't know that King is the only platinum album that dropped last year... that was platinum by the time the new-year's bell rung? At 12:01, January 1, 2007, who had the hottest album of the year? I think it's unanimous."
Ciara and T.I. to Generate "Scream"
June 06, 2007 12:06:13
The headliners role of this year's Screamfest has been given to Ciara and T.I. The tour will begin July 24 with Ciara as the only female headliner and T.I. coming up with fresh materials from his July 3rd release album "T.I. vs. T.I.P.".
Michael Mauldin who runs the agency for the festival said, "We are, without a doubt, catering to the youth and giving them something to scream about; making their summer unforgettable via a 'live' show. The Scream Tour has become synonymous with bringing the youth's favorite artists and the best live stage show to their city."
Eve 'Singing' in New Album, Sick of Lyrics Criticism
May 15, 2007 04:05:05
Apart from the DUI case, there is something new about rapper Eve. Her upcoming album "Here I Am" can be said a more subdued version compared to the previous ones. She can actually be heard 'singing' in a bunch of songs.
Taking the example of Pharrell Williams-produced track "All Night Long", Eve said that she only managed to slip in 8 bars of rap. Initially, the song did not work in her favor for fear that she wouldn't sing it well onstage.
DJ Khaled to Release His Second Attempt Album
March 26, 2007 10:03:40
Radio personality DJ Khaled has set the release date for album "We the Best". The sophomore album will hit the stores by June 12 via Terror Squad/KOCH Records.
Khaled as usual involves many of his artist friends in the making of this record. In the first single "We Takin' Over" alone, there are T.I., Akon, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and the rapper Baby to back it. Other musicians lending their hands for this album include The Game, Jadakiss, Paul Wall, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Styles P, Cassidy, Juelz Santana and Young Dro.
T.I.'s New and Star Studded LP
March 20, 2007 09:03:31
For what is considered the most conceptual album of rapper T.I., it really does receive a lot of back ups from reputable artists. The fifth studio album which is dubbed "T.I. vs. T.I.P." will be released in July and feature two of the Grammy award winning singer's musical personas.
Via phone from Atlanta, T.I. spilled out some hints on the new album. As the backbone for this album, he has invited the controversial rapper, Eminem to jot in, "We got a real hot concept that we spoke about over the phone. It's gonna be on some real creative sh**." He has also slated Justin Timberlake to contribute a song in the LP. He said, "We're just waiting on the proper song to get him on my album as well."
R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album
March 10, 2007 10:03:38
Within a short time, R. Kelly's new album "Double Up" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.
The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring T.I. and T-Pain. Many people are wondering why Bow Wow who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.
The 2007 Grammy Awards, the Early Winners Are in!
February 12, 2007 09:02:25
Mary J. Blige, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, T.I., and Carrie Underwood are among the early winners at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday afternoon Feb 11th. As of Blige, the R&B singer gloriously earns three awards, mainly for the categories of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song both for "Be Without You", and Best R&B Album for her comeback album, "The Breakthrough."
California rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in the meantime, also wins three Grammys, including the Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best Rock Song awards for "Dani California", and Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for "Stadium Arcadium". Veteran singer Wonder shares the Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals award with Tony Bennett for their collaboration "For Once In My Life". Country trio the Dixie Chicks is another early winner, taking home the awards for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Song Of The Year all for "Not Ready To Make Nice".
James Blunt Booked for Elton John's Oscar Bash and This Year Grammys
February 09, 2007 11:02:17
His high rising singing career brings James Blunt more and more interesting offers. Early in this year, the singer has already secured at least two big projects, first is the Elton John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards celebration and the second is the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
Blunt, who was a former military man, has been billed to perform at John's 15th annual Oscar bash, which will take place Feb. 25 at the Pacific Design Center. The event will be co-hosted by John himself with the companion of David Furnish and is co-sponsored by Audi, Chopard and VH1.
Big Winners at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards
December 05, 2006 12:12:10
It is reported earlier on our site that Mary J. Blige wins the R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year honor at this year annual Billboard Music Awards. It has been confirmed just now that the R&B star earns nine awards totally, thanks to her comeback album, "The Breakthrough," that brings her some other awards for Female R&B Artist Of The Year and R&B/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year just to name a few.
Also bring multiple honors is rapper T.I. who brings home the awards for Rap Artist Of The Year, Rap Album Artist Of The Year, Rap Songs Artist Of The Year, and Rap Album Of The Year for "King." R&B star Chris Brown wins the award for Artist Of The Year, while at the same time also is named New Artist Of The Year and Male Artist Of The Year.
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
November 30, 2006 10:11:59
Canadian rockers Nickelback lead the pack in the awards season. The music act leads the 2006 Billboard Music Awards with five nominations all at once, mainly for the categories of Artist of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "All the Right Reasons", plus Rock Artist of the Year.
Also leads the awards show with five nominations is Mary J. Blige who vies for Female Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year for "The Breakthrough", and R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year for "Be Without You". Rapper T.I. is another leading nominee, scores nods for R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year plus Rap Album of the Year both for "King", and Rap Artist of the Year.
The 2006 American Music Awards Nominees
September 20, 2006 10:09:42
This year American Music Awards has been over-flown with many famous music figures. For more than a dozen artists vie for two and even three nominations. Among those lucky nominees, there is Red Hot Chili Peppers who leads the nominees with three, which are for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Music category, and Favorite Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Album for their chart-topping "Stadium Arcadium" in the Pop/Rock field.
Alongside the band, there's also Mariah Carey who is up for Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories, as well as Favorite Album in the latter category for "The Emancipation of Mimi". Additionally, Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback also get three nominations each, whereas the likes of Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, The Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, earn two nominations each.
T.I. and Common Face "American Gangster"
August 10, 2006 11:08:35
This could be the greatest leap that rappers have made in film industry so far. T.I. and Common have satisfyingly landed deal to star together with Oscar-winning thespians Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in "American Gangster", the latest big screen project coming from Oscar-nominated director Ridley Scott. T.I. then will play Washington's nephew while Common is going to portray the actor's brother.
Putting his music career temporarily on hold to concentrate filming the picture for the next three months, T.I. is really pumped to be working alongside so many superb talents in the film. "It's like I'm going to school and learning from the best in the business," so he remarked. "I'm looking forward to (American Gangster), and I'm honored."
The 2006 MTV VMAs Nominees
August 01, 2006 09:08:49
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
The 2006 BET Awards Winners
June 28, 2006 03:06:29When some other artists nabbed only one award, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown were all double winners at the 6th annual BET Awards held Tuesday June 27th, 2006. As of J. Blige, the singer was honored with Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year awards.
Meanwhile, West and Foxx both shared the Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year awards for their duet on "Gold Digger". Chris Brown, in companion, brought home New Artist award and Viewers' Choice honor thanks to his set of "Yo, Excuse Me Miss". The other award winners were T.I. who was chosen as Male Hip-Hop Artist, Missy Elliott who won the Female Hip-Hop Artist award and Prince who took home Male R&B Artist prize.
Paris Hilton, the Most Searched Artist on VH1
June 24, 2006 09:06:27
This one is another good thing from Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress makes it good as the "Most Searched Celebrity" on VH1.
Well, it looks like everyone likes Paris aside from the many sensation after sensation she has created in Hollywood entertainment industry. Let just be positive about Paris that she's done so much thing, from singing, modeling, acting, even launching her own line of perfume, to strive high in the scene.
The Billboard Hot 100 Holdovers
May 19, 2006 10:05:10
The chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 18th, 2006 is still Rihanna, thus marking the R&B singer's "SOS" to be on top of the chart for a third week. Following close behind at No. 2 is Daniel Powter's former chart-topper "Bad Day."
Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' ups one place to be at No. 3, while Sean Paul's "Temperature" slips one to No. 4, both of which switch position. Hold strong at No. 5 on the chart is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" which rises two places to No. 6.
Rapper T.I. Jailed Briefly
May 15, 2006 01:05:56Fans of T.I. will have to, once again, wait for sometimes in order to see their idol performs in Japan to promote his new album, "King" as the rapper has been forced to cancel it after being accused in Florida of failing to perform community service for a 2003 arrest.
Get the arrest warrant issued just days after he spoke at the funeral of a close friend who was killed in a gun battle in Cincinnati, as a result of which T.I. then was jailed briefly on Wednesday before then scheduled to leave Sunday for a 10-day tour in Japan.
The Billboard Hot 100
May 12, 2006 10:05:09
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 11th, 2006 is still being dominated by R&B singer Rihanna's "SOS". This is the second week in a row that the singer leads the charts, while Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter holds strong his 2nd position with his former chart-topper, "Bad Day."
In the meantime, Sean Paul's "Temperature" and Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' both are still in the same position No. 3 and 4 subsequently. Cling at No. 5 is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", and at No. 6 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Rounding out the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" at No. 7, Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" at No. 8, The Fray's "Over My Head (Cable Car)" at No. 9, and Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty" at No. 10.
T.I. Resumes National Tour After Tragedy
May 06, 2006 11:05:25
The fatal shooting of his personal assistant and the wounding of three others in his entourage have pushed T.I. to resume his national tour in New Orleans next Tuesday. The rapper, in addition, will also reschedule the St. Louis performance cancelled due to the shooting.
In the accompanying feature, police in Cincinnati said they had no new leads in the gun battle that began early Wednesday at an after-hours club during a party for T.I. and fellow rapper Yung Joc.
Records on the Billboard Hot 100
May 05, 2006 03:05:21
There're changes on the Billboard Hot 100. What significant is Rihanna's success in seizing the No. 1 spot on the chart from Canadian singer Daniel Powter, whose single "Bad Day" slips to No. 2 after 5 week on the top spot. Rihanna's "SOS" amazingly leaps 33 places to be the leader of the singles chart by Thursday May 4th, 2006.
Bow at No. 3 is Sean Paul's "Temperature", while Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' holds strong at No. 4. Follow at No. 5 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" which slips two places from last week's position, ahead of Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which rockets 27 places to No. 6. No. 7 on the chart is Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty".
T.I.'s Entourage Killed in A Gun Battle
May 04, 2006 09:05:23T.I. loses one of his friends as a member of his entourage was killed in a gun battle early Wednesday May 3rd, 2006. An onlooker said to police, the fight happened at a party for T.I. and fellow rapper Yung Joc after they performed Tuesday night May 2nd at Bogarts, a concert hall near the University of Cincinnati.
The best-selling rapper and his pals were going to leave the party following a dispute with some local residents. Unfortunately, they were pursued by two sport utility vehicles and thus prompted a gun battle with some friends of T.I.'s shooting at the pursuing vehicles.
Chad Michael Murray Is #1 on ASB Buzz
May 03, 2006 06:05:53
Securing the very top position is Chad Michael Murray who goes straight to #1 after previously secured at #21. The American actor, model and teen idol has become talk of the town in the past few weeks concerning his being reported engaged to “One Tree Hill” crew member Kenzie Dalton. Rumors are abuzz on that matter that it leads the star to seize the leading position from T.I. who by now on slips to #5.
Next on the 2nd position is Oliver James, one place ahead of new entry John Legend at #3. Also make the list is pop diva Mariah Carey. The beauty, who has just produced original ring tones for “Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones” promo, is at the 4th position. Elsewhere, actress Lindsay Lohan who has just become the youngest ever waxwork at the famed Madame Tussaud’s museum in New York City, clings at #6.
The 10th Best Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
April 28, 2006 02:04:24
While reggae star Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" stay firm at No. 2 and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ended Thursday April 27th, 2006, Daniel Powter still leads the run, remaining on the top position with his single "Bad Day", marking his fifth week on the No. 1 spot.
Entering the Top 10 on the chart is Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' which bounces 8 places to be at the 4th position. Elsewhere, Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" clings at No. 5, one place ahead of LL Cool J's "Control Myself" at No. 6.
No. 1 to 10 on the U.S. Pop Album Charts
April 27, 2006 02:04:46
Wanna know who's on the top spot of US pop album chart for this week? It's Rascal Flatts again. The country trio reigns the album chart for the third straight week with their latest set "Me & My Gang" sold another 143,000 copies for the week ended Sunday April 23rd, 2006.
Meanwhile, the hits compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music" is at No. 2 with another 143,000 copies. Securing the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 is Walt Disney Records' soundtrack to the Disney Channel musical "High School Musical" which scores an additional 116,000 copies in its 15th week.
Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100
April 21, 2006 12:04:51
While there are ups and downs on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Daniel Powter stands firm, remaining still on his top position on the chart. The Canadian singer/songwriter's "Bad Day" again leads the singles chart by Thursday April 20th, 2006 making it the 4th straight week for the star to do so.
Held at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively are Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Meanwhile, hip-hop artist LL Cool J's "Control Myself" reenters the chart at No. 4, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" which ups two places to No. 5.
10 Albums Lead the Billboard 200
April 13, 2006 09:04:35
The "King" no longer seats on the throne. It means T.I. no longer rules the Billboard 200. The rapper sadly has to give away the top position on the album chart to country trio Rascal Flatts whose album "Me and My Gang" sold 722,000 copies, to easily debut at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts, while T.I.'s "King" drops to No. 3 with 185,000 copies.
The second best on the chart is the pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" selling 334,000 copies. The soundtrack to Disney's "High School Musical" slips one from last week's position to be at No. 4 with 181,000 copies, ahead of Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" at No. 5 sold for 128,000 copies. Enter the Billboard 200 at No. 6 with 126,000 copies is Pink's fourth album, "I'm Not Dead".
The Billboard Hot 100's Artists of the Week
April 07, 2006 03:04:59
Don't be surprise upon noticing the Billboard Hot 100's artist of the week. Top the No. 1 position on the chart is still Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", marking the singer 2nd week in a row to be on the very top spot on the singles chart. At No. 2 also is still Sean Paul's "Temperature".
In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by T.I.'s "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" and Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.
Top 10 Albums Debuted on the U.S. Pop Charts
April 06, 2006 10:04:14
In a recap of the Top 10 albums on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday, there's something interesting that people could obviously see. It's the new chart-topper which debuts on its very top position.
The top spot on the Billboard 200 surprisingly is seized by Atlanta rapper T.I., whose album "King" sold almost 522,000 copies, such amount enough to push last week chart topper Prince's "3121" aside to No. 8 with only 75,000 copies. Checking in at No. 2 in the meantime is Tim McGraw's "Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2," which sold 242,000 copies.
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz in March 2006
April 01, 2006 12:04:08
AceShowbiz.com has published the March 2006 edition of its Celebrity Buzz, the Top 100 most popular celebrity search counting from readers search keywords and number of celebrity page views.
Placed at the leading position is T.I., the Georgia-based rapper who has been rapping since nine years old. It makes sense, in fact, considering that he has had his fourth album "King" released in March then had his film debut "ATL" hit theater at the end of the month.
T.I., From Music to Movie
February 23, 2006 03:02:38
Rapper T.I. is exploring more than just music. The Atlanta artist will have his fourth album, "King" hit the market on March 28 later this year before soon afterwards make his film debut in "ATL" on March 31 co-starring Big Boi of OutKast.
"King" is the follow up to 2004's "Urban Legend" and will among others feature appearances from Pharrell Williams, Young Jeezy, Common, Kanye West, Paul Wall and Jamie Foxx. In "ATL", T.I. is the lead character Rashad.
Carey Won Four Vibe Awards
November 14, 2005 12:11:002005 really is a golden year for Mariah Carey as her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" has scored very well at the chart and spawned several hits, which for sure lead her to grab more awards. Approvingly, she was a big winner at the third annual VIBE Awards held Saturday, gloriously bringing four awards all at once.
During the event, to air Tuesday on UPN, Carey won Artist of the Year, R&B Voice of the Year, Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together" and Album of the Year for her comeback hit, "The Emancipation of Mimi." Meanwhile, music group The Diplomats was named Best Group. Rapper T.I., to add, won the Street Anthem award for "U Don't Know Me."
Ciara Dominates Vibe Awards Nominations
October 11, 2005 01:10:41Her entourage would obviously cheer her as Ciara leads this year Vibe Awards, taking in five nominations all at once, which among others include Artist of the Year. Ups for the same category is Kanye West, Mariah Carey, John Legend and 50 Cent, who each have four nominations.
Elsewhere, nominees for Album of the Year are "Get Lifted" by Legend, "Late Registration" by West, "The Documentary" by The Game, "The Emancipation of Mimi" by Mariah Carey and "The Naked Truth" by Lil' Kim, who won't be able to attend the ceremony as she is serving a 366-day sentence at a federal detention center in Philadelphia.
T.I. to Make Feature Film Debut
June 30, 2005 10:06:56Rapping seems to be not the only thing T.I. can do. To prove it, the rising rapper is soon going to make his feature film debut in the Warner Bros. untitled musical comedy project, which is set in an Atlanta hip-hip roller-skating rink.
The formerly known as "Jellybeans" project, is based on material by music producer Dallas Austin and T-Boz. There T.I. will play Rashad, the head of a roller-skating team, whereas newcomer Lauren London will play New-New, an employee at the rink who is in love with him. Also been cast for the film is Evan Ross Naess, son of Motown legend Diana Ross.
