Atlanta Music Scene

By Outraged

November 20, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Why does the AJC persist in giving gutter trash like this guy face time in it’s pages?

By sportsmommy

November 20, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

Get over yourself, at least he’s trying to help those less fortunate then himself… what are you doing this holiday to help others? It seems like you’re be doing nothing more than spewing racist and hate filled rhetoric as your kind typically does…

By Bird

November 20, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Excellent this all that needs to be said EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By proud of you

November 20, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

Hey T.I.

Continue to do your good deeds by not forgetting where you came from. I’m sure the families who receive a meal or a turkey will thank you for thinking about someone who is less fortunate. You and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!

This last comment is for “Outraged” who made the 1st comment to this blog…I guess it takes gutter trash to know gutter trash because that’s what you are!!

By Turducken

November 20, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

Sorry sportsmommy - I’d rather have dinner with “Outraged” than either you or T.I. There are plenty of non-criminal-thug role models doing great things this Thanksgiving - where are the stories about them? It sounds like sportsmommy would rather have her baby thugs raised to look up to people like T.I. instead of Bill Cosby or Oprah.

By Jazz

November 20, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

I agree. At least he is doing something. You have a lot of entertainers who get to a certain level they don’t help others. the only reason the other different charties so they can look good.I guess TI is realizing that the street life is not what you have.He is having time to think and regroup. So i am proud that is giving to the parks because they need it. and he needs to work on himself to be a positive role model.I like his music and i did buy his last CD. What will you do for CHRISTMAS

By DaTruth

November 20, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

No, what he is doing isn’t true charity. He’s trying to spend a little money to make himself look like a good guy, in hopes that the judge takes it into consideration. And he has plenty of money, why reach out to “celebrity” friends, donate the $150K yourself, it shouldn’t be a big deal, and it’s a tax write-off.

By ced

November 20, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

GOD Bless T.I.P. through his troubled time he continues to display a classic and honorable role in the lifes of people who not able to be as fortunate as most people are. I think T.I. is a great role model for kids, eventhough he went to jail and continues to stay in trouble he still finds time to give his money back to the community. BIG UPS.

By Gag Me With a Spoon

November 20, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Hosea is probably turning over in his grave - this TI has put a permanent smear on the Reverend’s past good works.

By jaxbeachdawg

November 20, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

To all of these people on here who have posted blogs saying “Well at least he is doing something”…..all I can say to this is that this is part and parcel of what a drug dealer would do when he moves into a community. He is doing nothing more than buying sympathy. Tell me, where was his sympathy towards his neighbors before he became intangled in his legal problems. Can all of you who are accusing us of racism answer this simple question. Where was his charitable giving in thanksgiving and christmas past. I agree with you Outraged and Turducken.

And the AJC is wondering why there subscription rates are dropping like passes in the hands of Atlanta Falcon receivers. It is because of giving this T.I guy space. I say that T.I. stands for Trash Incorporated

By Greg

November 20, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Someone is trying to change their perception it’d appear. To be charitable now (vs last year when T.I. was also on top) shows his motives. I have all his cds, and like his music, but this is like OJ, you have to see the truth through the emotion. He messed up, and is trying to “look charitable”. Remember $150K to him is pocket change. He isnt a role model, role models dont buy assault weapons ILLEGALLY. You want your children to look up to people who do thing illegally? This is a crime that will be punished. Soory, T.I., I love the music, but you cant act like a thug on sat, and go to church on Sunady w/o being called a hypocrite.

By ldybul

November 20, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

Stop hatn!This man has done charity work before this trouble. All those who has something negitive to say, what are YOU doing this Thanksgiving? Are you being charitible? Or are you going to sit around the table, eating and doing nothing that day? A person can learn from past mistakes, give him a chance to right a wrong. You would want the same chance if the shoe was on the other foot.!

By Amber

November 20, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

I agree with DaTruth. It’s hard to trust that TI is doing this out of the goodness of his kind heart…it’s more likely that he’s doing it for the good press.

runs. hides under desk.

Don’t shoot me, TI.

By Keep it Poppin

November 20, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

T.I. has always done charitable work it’s just that the media only finds it “news worthy” when he like many others do something “bad”.. He did it last year plus Christmas and making young kids wishes come true and Back to School shopping.. among other notable good deeds. All of these were done before his arrest… so all you haters don’t get it twisted

By S. J.

November 20, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

I wonder what charitable contribution did T.I. make this time last year. Seams as if his legal team is instructing him wisely.

By MISS ATL

November 20, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Just because TI has done and made some wrong disicions in his life doe not make him a bad person. At least he has not let this terrible ordeal get him down. I say to continue to do what you have always done and I wish you and your family best wishes thru the holiday season. As for you other negative people get over it and stop acting like you are perfect.

By MISS ATL

November 20, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Just because TI has done and made some wrong disicions in his life doe not make him a bad person. At least he has not let this terrible ordeal get him down. I say to continue to do what you have always done and I wish you and your family best wishes thru the holiday season. As for you other negative people get over it and stop acting like you are perfect.

By MISS ATL

November 20, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Just because TI has done and made some wrong desicions in his life doe not make him a bad person. At least he has not let this terrible ordeal get him down. I say to continue to do what you have always done and I wish you and your family best wishes thru the holiday season. As for you other negative people get over it and stop acting like you are perfect.

By udkm

November 20, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

Don’t be a groupie keep it movin, cause you dont know me…

You be hatin an i see why cause you dont know me

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

He’ trying to buy public sympathy. “Look at all the good he doin’. This is a boy that likes to play with guns. I can only wonder how many people he’s killed.

By C-LO

November 20, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

It’s great that TI is helping the less fortunate, but let’s not forget what he is under house arrest for…..MACHINE GUNS WITH SILENCERS!

Why does TI need that kind of ammo?

By WWJD

November 20, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

Man….. all these saints on this blog…I guess you guys have lived a sinless life huh?

Stop judging people!!!!! Remember you will have your day too!!! and it doesn’t matter if you are the thug or the fornicator…..

God Bless!!!

By boots

November 20, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

The only thing that comes to my mind as we bestow the spirit of benevolence on brother T.I. is who was going to be on the business end of those silenced machine guns?

And, a Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Adios.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

That is the most ignorant statement I have ever heard in my life. Let me start by saying that I do not condone the actions of Tip, but to say that Hosea is turning in his grave is just dumb. First of all, Tip might be doing this to look better to the judge, but he has always done charitable things of this nature since he has been successful. Regardless of his reasons behind these actions, the fact still remains that he is still helping out people less fortunate than himself. I do not think Hosea is turning over in his grave when he see people being helped. If you don’t like this person’s character, doesn’t mean that you have to belittle his attempts to help out the less fortunate. I swear people don’t think before they speak, or in this situation, type.

By HAD ENOUGH

November 20, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

FOR ALL OF YOU THAT ARE HATING. TI HAS NUMEROUS FOUNDATIONS TO HELP NEEDY PEOPLE. HE HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR SOMETIME NOW. HE DID NOT JUST START DOING THINGS BECAUSE HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS RIGHT NOW. IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT DON’T SAY ANYTHING. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT HOSEA WOULD BE VERY HAPPY TO RECIEVE MONEY FROM HIM AND ANY ONE ELSE WHO HAS GIVEN TO HIS CAUSE. DOESN’T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHERE THE MONEY IS COMING FROM AS LONG AS IT WILL HELP THE NEEDY.

ALL OF YOU THAT ARE HATING ON THIS MAN, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HELP ANYBODY…! GET A LIFE…!

By MISS ATL

November 20, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

Before all of you HATERS post negative comments about TI do the research and see what charitable contributions he has made over the years. He has done a lot of things but it seems only the negative things are being thrown up constantly in his face. Nobody is perfect and we all made mistakes. Its a learning experience. All you hater get a life.

By Me

November 20, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

Have you haters done your research… have you checked to see if and what he’s donated to charity before his latest f’up? In no way am I ok with his legal drama, but bro’ has definitely come a long way. Regarding kids looking up to him… he’s human. Kids have to know that everyday people as well as celebrities make all kinds of mistakes. It’s up to the parents to guide them and explain the differences.

By nicolebrooks

November 20, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

First of all, this is a good look T.I., forget all those haters giving there comments they do not know what charitable donations you have provided for in the past. I for one know that when Katrina hit, you responded without help form anyone, so before you shoot someone down, get a damn mirror. You have to the nerve to criticize someone and you only know what the media says, get a life and get your facts straight. T.I. keep doing you, like you said let your haters be your motivators. love peace, and be happy. Much love to Tiny and the family also. A-town for life.

By Seeker

November 20, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

AJC continues to give T.I. and other hip hop artists face time because ATL is full of people that annoy you.

By maurice

November 20, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

T.I have been doing charity work for less fortunate people in atlanta for about 5 or 6 years now.Outraged, What are you doing in your community?

By E.J.C.

November 20, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

I WISH YOU ALL WOULD STOP BEING GUTTER RATS AND GET UP OFF YOUR STOOL TO DO NOTHING AND GIVE BACK YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ARE JEALOUS THAT THE MAN IS DOING SOMETHING GOOD YOU SHOULD BE TRYING TO TAKE BACK OUR STREETS OR BE A MENTOR TO THE CHILDREN AROUND YOU. STOP JUDGING BECAUSE YOU WILL BE JUDGE.LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE THAT SOME ONE WILL PATTEREN THEMSELF AFTER YOU.WE ARE SO QUICK TO SEE THE OTHER PERSON MISTAKE EXAMINE SELF FIRST.

By SHOE ADDICT

November 20, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

You people are acting like the man killed somebody or molested some children. Rednecks go to the pawn shop to by weapons all the time.Does buying guns for your collection make you an bad person? What about the people hanging up nooses around the country? I guess you all think that they are the salt of the earth.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

Please stop with the “mistake” crap. Buying illegal guns is not a mistake,gambling on dogfighting is not a mistake,killing innocent animals is not a mistake.These are actions, not mistakes. Man up and take responsibility for your actions!

By Ann

November 20, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

We all make mistakes and do things we should not do at some point in our life. Some of our mistakes are not publizied because we are not in the spotlight nor are some of you important enough to even be spoken of such Outrage. In addition for those that have negative comments about why T.I. it does no matter why he is giving. The question remains are you capable of giving anything other than your worthless emails.

By Grand Diva

November 20, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

T.I. has stepped up his community involvement as well, taking the lead on several initiatives to help the victims devastated by Hurricane Katrina, including personally donating $50,000 to the relief effort while leading an on-air Labor Day pledge drive on Atlanta’s V-103 FM that raised over $263,000 for Mississippi rapper David Banner’s “Heal the Hood” Foundation. He also partnered with David Banner and Atlanta newcomer Young Jeezy for a two-day food and clothing drive at Atlanta’s Club Vision and co-headlined a massive benefit concert on September 17, sharing the bill with heavyweights such as Nelly, OutKast’s Big Boi, and David Banner - with 100 percent of the proceeds going to “Heal the Hood.”

In addition to his Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, T.I. worked with troubled youths at Paulding Detention Center in Atlanta, provided scholarships for single parent families at Boys and Girls Clubs, and headlined Boost Mobile’s RockCorps concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, which featured such performers as Fat Joe, Slim Thug, and Kanye West, and was held exclusively for community service volunteers. In June 2005, The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez Foundation, named for the deceased member of multi-platinum female group TLC, and Atlanta’s V-103 honored T.I. with the 2005 Lisa Lopez Award for groundbreaking achievements in music and community service.

By Nate

November 20, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

To all you haters who are insinuating that T.I. has alternative motives for giving really need to get your facts straight instead of casting your ignorant judgmental stones. T.I. does this ANNUALLY..T.I. was one of the first HIP HOP stars to send 18 wheeler truck loads in Katrina assistance..but that is not considered news worthy because see then..he wasn’t in any trouble..but now that he is it’s easy for people who are on the outside looking in to make ignorant judgmental comments like OUTRAGE did if you want to do something about it…go to the hood where he’s from and help out..if not…STFU..who cares that he has a past…WHO DOESN’T..T.I’s past life experiences are just a reflection of some of america faults..but some of T.I’s present life experiences are another reflection of some of america’s success stories.(E.G. someone who can come from what’s considered nothing and become a world renown figure who can make a difference in this world)..Stop hating on this man because he’s got more money than you…

By Don't hate

November 20, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

We all make mistakes and do things we should not do at some point in our life. Some of our mistakes are not publizied because we are not in the spotlight nor are some of you important enough to even be spoken of such “Outraged”. In addition for those that have negative comments about why T.I. it does no matter why he is giving. The question remains are you capable of giving anything other than your worthless emails.

By Grand Diva

November 20, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

Before you speak you should have all of the facts in front of you. It seems to me that T.I. is doing what he always does. Rappers don’t usually get good press or any press until they do something. T.I. has been alleged and to my knowledge has not been tried, convicted or handed a sentenced by a jury of his peers. Judge not lest ye be judged.

T.I. has stepped up his community involvement as well, taking the lead on several initiatives to help the victims devastated by Hurricane Katrina, including personally donating $50,000 to the relief effort while leading an on-air Labor Day pledge drive on Atlanta’s V-103 FM that raised over $263,000 for Mississippi rapper David Banner’s “Heal the Hood” Foundation. He also partnered with David Banner and Atlanta newcomer Young Jeezy for a two-day food and clothing drive at Atlanta’s Club Vision and co-headlined a massive benefit concert on September 17, sharing the bill with heavyweights such as Nelly, OutKast’s Big Boi, and David Banner - with 100 percent of the proceeds going to “Heal the Hood.”

In addition to his Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, T.I. worked with troubled youths at Paulding Detention Center in Atlanta, provided scholarships for single parent families at Boys and Girls Clubs, and headlined Boost Mobile’s RockCorps concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, which featured such performers as Fat Joe, Slim Thug, and Kanye West, and was held exclusively for community service volunteers. In June 2005, The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez Foundation, named for the deceased member of multi-platinum female group TLC, and Atlanta’s V-103 honored T.I. with the 2005 Lisa Lopez Award for groundbreaking achievements in music and community service.

By One

November 20, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

Folk a dayum trip!!!!!! If he hadn’t done anything, folks would talk about him!!!!! He does something good, and folks still talk about him!!!!!!!! Ya dayummed if ya do, and dayummed if ya don’t!

Riddle me this, What in hellz is that thug Bush doing of a charitable nature for Thanksgivng/Christmas? NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!

By Gwen

November 20, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

I have been in the situation where me and my grands wouldn’t have had a turkey dinner. I am very glad that someone will have a meal

By My Name Is Hurl

November 20, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

All you people are so terribly misguided, talking about this thug of a loser like he is some sort of a saint. I’m signing off now - I can’t bear to read any more of this ignorant trash. And - why don’t you people learn how to spell and use proper grammar? If you did, you might be taken more seriously.

By Angel

November 20, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Plenty families could use that turkey - Good work T.I. Continue to hold your head up & press on regardless of the haters. A Town is happy to have celebrities like you “WHO GIVE BACK”. Have a Happy Thanks Giving you & the family!!!!!!!!!!!

By bigzebo

November 20, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Only God can Judge, so be easy. And T.I. isn’t doing this just to look good. He has been doing charitable work way before he got in trouble. He not only donates money but he goes and speaks to children and does manual work to help out the needy.

By Big Dad E

November 20, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

To All The T.I. Haters….two names to think of when passing judgement…Bishop Paulk! Man amkes babies with his own brothers wife, pretends its his nephew for 30 + years, rapes women in the church, wow! now theres a “role model”

By MR. INTL

November 20, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

All of you are disconnected from reality… T.I. does this every year several times a year!! Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & over the summer he is constantly giving to the people of the community… Yes he made a mistake recently but don’t sit here and act as if he is only doing this for the 1st time… Check his track record he does this all the time… Maybe its a tax write off but its one for anyone who gives to charity!! Why do you people always toss stones when you like in a glass house… You folks here in the BIBLE BELT are so judgemental and hypocritical that its ridiculous!!! Stop lying to your spouse, cheating, discipline your kids, be nice to someone and stop living beyond your means and maybe the hate that you have for these rags to riches athletes/entertainers will subside!!! The HELL with you folks here, why don’t you go to church and listen to your dishonest pastor… You support them and I’ll support T.I. & VICK anyday, at least they are gonna be the same whether they have $10 million or $10… Maybe you idiots can learn something from them!!!

By F.I.L.A.

November 20, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Well this is for all the people that has bad things to say about T.I. I live on the westside of town and my sister lives in Bowen Homes. Before he was in trouble he had this event going on. He has passed out turkeys on the westside of town four the past 4 years. Now if you don’t nothing about a person you should not open your mouth and make a ass of yourself. Everyone make mistakes but to be in the situation he is in and still do what he is doing for the community is a great thing. How many turkeys have you all given in you past years? Please don’t hate if you are not helping!

By proud of you

November 20, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Hey Rusty…little white boy…I know you’re a redneck so why don’t you, Outrage and Turducken get off this blog and quit waisting our time with your comments!

By Big Dad E

November 20, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

THE NEW N - WORD………THUG! thats all you jerks are saying under cover! At least he ain’t like y’all hiding behind racism!

By Snoopy

November 20, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Funny how any time a rapper does anything, it’s on the AJC.com front page. This is soooo newsworthy AJC.

AJC.com headline: “Yung Joc farts; stinks up limo” “T.I. Plays Cards in Jail Cell” “Young Jeezy Enjoys Playstation 3”

WHO GIVES A F**K AJC?

hey Shoe addict - the guy bought ILLEGAL MACHINE GUNS, doofus. He didn’t go down to the pawnshop and buy a pistol…dummy.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

“his life experiences are a reflection of Americas faults” It’s always someone else’s fault isn’t it. So freakin’ typical and predictable.

By Foreclosure GUY

November 20, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Hey my name is dumba** Hurl. Who are you to call people ignorant trash? I think you need to look yourself in the mirror “Buddy” if you you wanna see ignorant white trash like yourself. GOD BLESS T.I. RIGHT NOW AND SEE HIM THREW THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

By chozen

November 20, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

outraged- when was the last time that you did something to help someone else? I am proud that TI wants to help and is putting his money where his mouth is, so put up or shut up!

By Que Dollars

November 20, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

First of all please go do your research before making comments. It’s obvious in here to see who were true T.I.P. followers before all the legal stuff. He has being giving out turkeys for Thanksgiving and toys for Christmas for the past three or four years. Yeah, he is charged with a crime but we are not going to turn our back on our very few black stars.

By Foreclosure GUY

November 20, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Oh yea and in case your thinking I’m black.I’m not.I’m white.It’s racist, ignorant, white trash, redneck people like yourself who give my race a bad name….

By Gag Me With a Spoon

November 20, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

You go, “Hurl”! Your points about spelling and grammar are right on. The next seven posts following yours only reinforce this!

By tyler

November 20, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

This a shame that some idiots get on here to try and influence and poison everyone’s mind with the hate they hold within themselves. It sounds like they are the ones with the problem, cuz they try and to belittle the good in someone and magnify the bad or mistakes they make in life. We all fall short of being perfect like God. Before you all get on TI’s case….start out by saying what you are doing for somebody to make a difference in their life and whether you have made any mistakes in your life. This world would be a better place without you in it. As they say ” It ain’t the world that’s messed up it’s the people in it”. And on that note I’m gone.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

proud of you…little black boy… why don’t you and tupac and biggie and puffy stop shooting each other?

By Josh

November 20, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

This reminds me of mob bosses like John Gotti donating large sums of money to their local churches. Here is a guy who engages in peddling trash and we celeberate him as some sort of a hero! The AJC wants to be “inclusive” and so, will continue in giving coverage to all sorts of thugs and goons. Shame on this paper. I wish they had some competition.

By LovinLife

November 20, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

With a name like Outraged …..who’s the thug?!?!?!

outrage[2,transitive verb]

Main Entry: 2outrage Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): out·raged; out·rag·ing Date: 1590 1 a: rape b: to violate the standards or principles of 2: to arouse anger or resentment in usually by some grave offense synonyms: see offend

Get a life, you odiot

By Steve

November 20, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

Funny how some of you people do such a hatchet job on the English language and expect that you’re going to be taken seriously. And no coincidence that you are usually the same people who think anyone who believes T.I. is getting what he deserves is a racist. How many more rappers and hip-hop “artists” need to be embroiled in some controversy revolving around foul play and illegal activity before you people realize there aren’t any MISTAKES here?

DUH!

Apparently adherents of this ‘thug-life’ culture are simply incapable of handling fame and fortune! It is that simple!!!

P.S. If you want to call me a racist for anything stated above, go for it. Like I give a rat’s behind what you people think anyway. Decent black people know that I am not a racist, and the rest of you can keep throwing that word around until it becomes completely obsolete and meaningless. Have fun.

By Reverse

November 20, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Martha Stewert, Paris Hilton, Kid Rock, Lindsey Lohan, Donald Trump. These are perfect role models. Even Jesus made mistakes get over it. PEOPLE like to collect weapons as much as cars and homes, nothing wrong with that. People race horses and dogs, hunt deer, bears, fish for sport. If the horses break a leg then what. President bush and his administration have murder and destroyed more lives then any rapper(black) or football player(black), in the history of time.

By Reverse

November 20, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Martha Stewert, Paris Hilton, Kid Rock, Lindsey Lohan, Donald Trump. These are perfect role models. Even Jesus made mistakes get over it. PEOPLE like to collect weapons as much as cars and homes, nothing wrong with that. People race horses and dogs, hunt deer, bears, fish for sport. If the horses break a leg then what. President bush and his administration have murder and destroyed more lives than any rapper(black) or football player(black), in the history of time.

By carol t

November 20, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

It amazes me the IGNORANCE that surfaces when these self-righteous, holier than thou people, who through the cloak of anonymity can say such stupid, hateful things about others. The last I checked T.I. was not CONVICTED of any of these crimes, and in America, you’re SUPPOSED to be INNOCENT until found guilty by the legal system. I wish him and his family the best.

By Who Cares

November 20, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

He who is without sin cast the first stone. I too do not agree with TI’s actions but truth be told we all have made some decisions that IF WE WERE CAUGHT OR EXPOSED could have rendered some pretty critical consequences. What if the light was shined on your life from your youth until now….What would we find out??? Hmmm…. If there were more people in the world that put the same energy that they use to put others under a microscope and put themselves under that same scope we would have a much better society. It doesn’t matter how the poor gets the help they need as long as they get it. What’s more important is the end result. The difference between us and God is that he uses whoever is willing to be obedient no matter what else may exist in their life. Even if TI was doing this to “look good” who cares if it means that thousands of unfortunate people will be fed. Who the heck cares. Let God do his job and let the judge do his b/c ultimately none of our opinions really matter.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

It also amazes me how everytime there is a story like this on the AJC, people get upset because they say the paper is giving time and space to “trash”. This is the reason why they write these articles, because it will ruffle people’s feathers, making people want to comment, which is more hits on the website. In my opinion, they are going to less and less concerned about the print edition because that is going to be obsolete within the next few years because of the web site. So if you don’t like the AJC, you would make more of a stand by not even coming to the site genuses, and especially not wasting your time commenting on this “trash”. Does that not make any sense to you? Think about it, then log off.

By tyler

November 20, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Steve…decent black people don’t know that you are an undercover racist is what you should say. The give away in you speech was “you people”.

By clay

November 20, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

TI is human, let’s not forget that he just lost his partner not long ago in a shot out. This is the real world and protection is needed. He may have not gone about buying the guns the right way but he is a convicted felon. Let’s just be open and give the man a chance

By proud of you

November 20, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Rust’ola with your rusty neck! Tell your crackhead mammy to shoot you!!! If she’s dead…then just dig her up and let her shoot you then you lay down next to her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Jazz

November 20, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

for the first two people who posted a comment. How are you giving back. Yeah this may be a one time thing. and it should teach him a lesson. I like his music but, i can tell you one thing i don’t like the way he has been talking and doing interviews with the slang. i am a college graduate and i know there is a time and place for everything. i think we should take the rappers of socity and scare them straight and may be i t will teach him a good ole lesson. what is his mother and father saying about him.GHe needs to leave the GHETTO friends ALONe and stick positive.

By Steve

November 20, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Tyler - see, there you go. When I say “you people” I am referring to a certain contingent who will label anyone a racist even in the absence of anything remotely resembling a racist comment. Members of that group can be any color of the rainbow for all I care. There are plenty of white people in that category. We often call them hippies.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

proud of you, c’mon baby is that the best you can do? FYI “crackhead mammy” kinda lame round here.

By shree

November 20, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Don’t try and hide your racism behind your keyboard. How many Turkeys have yall given out. This man is a role model for the youth and lets kids know the importance of giving back. We love and support Ti/ Tip to the fullest.

By Missy

November 20, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

In the midst of what we know to be true about what the Atlanta Police Department AND the media has said and has proven to be untrue (i.e. Neal St.) I don’t believe everything I hear or read until it has been proven. With that being said I won’t judge anyone on what they do, which includes T.I. Yes, I went to Doug High with the man along time ago and he was a troublemaker back in the day, which he will admit to, but this is not the first year that he has done the Thanksgiving Dinner@Crucial. He had BEEN doing this, press or no press It’s funny how, had all of this not been in the news, you all would have no opinion because you would not know what the hell is going on!!

By michelle

November 20, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

i seriously don’t get some of you people…..i hear it on 107.9, i see it on MTV, i read about it on the AJC.com…

WHY are you celebrating this man? he was busted in a sting to buy illegal assault rifles, ammunition, and silencers. what in the holy hell does someone need those things for?? if they weren’t available legally, there is a reason for it! quit acting like he’s some kind of f@%ing “victim of the system” or being brought down “by the man” because he’s not!

he’s made charitable contributions on his own free will? nobody’s “advised” him that this would be a good tax write-off? yeah, i’m SURE it was completely voluntary. positive in fact.

fact of the matter is that money talks and that’s all people will listen to when it’s in their faces. forget past deeds, forget present deeds, as long as they’re throwing the $$$ at ya. it’s really really pathetic.

BE BETTER THAN THIS FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

By Brotha Lova

November 20, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

To: Morron Missy Above,

Get over your damn selves with that Neil St. BS. Just another brotha getting locked up (which is expected) and everyone supporting him because he throws a little $$ your way. You guys just don’t get it do you?

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Shree, how can a convicted felon, black or white be a role model to anyone? Ask Coz or Will Smith or Warrick if they believe this guy or any of these gun toting criminals are role models. Violence begets violence.

By miabyrd

November 20, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

How do I get infomation on a mother of 4 who has nothing she needs help for her kids she needs a car, washer and dryer and a job clothing and food TI if you read this please contact me via e-mail or call me 4-438-8864 her kids range from 2month old age 3 age 5 and age 10 she has no help and if you are helping or wanting to help why not start with this family God Bless, I did contact Frank and Wonda but i have not heard anything.

By Ridiculous

November 20, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

I’m amazed at how things are always so racially charged here.

T.I. has made the dummy move. I don’t think anyone denies that but one bad deed doesn’t totally negate the fact that he has always been kind to his community and those in need. Most of the folks on this blog can’t say they’ve done as much for folks who are in need of food, clothing, shelter, etc, criminal record or not. T.I. SHOULD and WILL be dealt with as it relates to his wrongdoings HOWEVER he also should not be knocked for looking out for people when they have not.

For all of you who just looks at all of the wrong someone does and not consider the good in a person and the good they have done, I hope Judgment Day for you is smooth sailing and you have no skeletons in your closet. Wouldn’t it be a shame if God didn’t forgive YOUR transgressions?

By Funny

November 20, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

This debate is so pointless…White people will continue to be white and that’s just that. They are so wrapped up in their superiority complex that they have no notion of the truth. Why argue? George W. Bush is raping both white and black people all the way to the bank. Now that’s something to discuss.

P.S. White people you will soon be the minority in America so get over it! No immigration law will be able to change that. Lol!

By BCR

November 20, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

I said before that I don’t condone his actions, and yes you do get a tax write off, and there might be a part of him that does it to be looked at in a better light, but there are still people out there that will get a hot Thanksgiving meal that they otherwise might not have been able to get. So in that sense, he was doing better for somebody’s children. I don’t celebrate his troubles, say he is a victim or being brought down by the man, but I am pretty sure that there will be 450+ people that will be thankful for Tip, regardles of what he has done. So are you telling me you would rather TI not help anybody because he is perceived as a bad guy? Those 450+ people shouldn’t be fed because he has pending charges? Is this what you are telling me?

By Delois

November 20, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

Keep Your Head Up. Stay Strong and Pray. We are all God’s children. We all make mistakes. No one is perfect. Thanks for helping all those in need. I’m thankful that you did not forget where you came from. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

We still love you TI in West Ga

By ATL

November 20, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

* TO THE PERSON ABOVE. STOP YOUR BEGGING!!! THIS IS ONE OF THE MANY REASONS YOU PEOPLE ARE DOWN! HOW ABOUT STOP HAVING FRIGGIN BABIES!!! GET A JOB, SAVE SOME MONEY AND MAYBE YOU WON’T HAVE TO BEG! WHY DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT PEOPLE TO GIVE YOU THINGS? I IMAGINE IF YOU LEARNED HOW TO USE A CONDOM AND STOP WORSHIPING PEOPLE LIKE T.I. MAYBY, JUST MAYBE YOU COULD GET AHEAD IN LIFE!!!!*

By N.O. 4 Life

November 20, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

This going back and forth is crazy. Tell me anyone that hasnt done something wrong in the past. Should we label you for that wrong. Iam not saying what he did was right but you have to start making right somwhere and until you take the time out to do something yourself dont knock anyone else who is trying. T.I.keep your head up. There are a few that still love ya.

By Truthful

November 20, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with some of you that what TI did was not a mistake, he knew what he was doing and yet, made the wrong decisions, which at one point or another, we all have. But, I do think that by him giving on THANKSGIVING, still shows that he can be and is a good person. My prayers are with you and your family TI!

By leroy

November 20, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

i is so happy that i get a turkey dis year thanks ti…….ps can i get some rocks and guns too

By Hey funny

November 20, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

The immigration laws alone might not change anything but I’ll bet immigration/welfare reform sure would help. Myabird, what your friend needs more than anything is sterilization.btw whitey still bout 70% yall!

By Funny

November 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

I forgot to add this to the above post: And America is going to have a black president! Yay! :-)

I just love the term “You people”…(lol) Just the fact that ya’ll use “you people” pretty much proves to me, ya’ll are nuts!

By BCR

November 20, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

ATL, all I can say is watch what you say and feel, because one day you and your family might end up in that situation. God has the power to give and to take away. Be careful.

By maddog

November 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

BCR, that is EXACTLY what I am saying! Stop having 5,6,7 kids that you can’t afford!! Just because baby-daddy just bought a couple 40oz doesn’t mean you have to lay on your back and have another kid you can’t pay for! Especially when you can’t afford the 6 others you have! Get a damn JOB and stop giving these people free stuff and maybe they will learn.

By R.S

November 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Funny, You’re an idiot. Now, they all get religion when they face jail time.

By Don

November 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Funny - when?

By Smarter than u

November 20, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Anytime any black person makes more than the middle class whites, whites are going to hate. TI and all others in the first category mentioned, continue to do what you do. Anytime someone takes time and energy to say something negative about you, it shows their weakness. Jealousy!!!In time he will continue to make money and they will continue to hate because they are not..P.S. I am also in the first category so I understand..White people dont want you to have more than they do and these are the barriers that gravitate people like TI to other means to become “successful”. Thanks beforehand for the hate that will follow my comment. It is just gonna prove my point.

By Amber

November 20, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Buying a machine gun is not a “mistake.”

Spilling your milk is a mistake. Sleeping in past the alarm is a mistake.

Buying automatic weapons when you have already been in trouble with the law is not a mistake.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Hey funny, same thing goes for, watch what you say and what is in your heart. Those statements were very inappropriate at this time. WOW! There are been some very ignorant statements made on this blog, the 2 of you need to take a long look in the mirror. You can say what you want to about me, but please go home tonight and take a serious inventory of yourself. If that was meant to be a joke, not funny, not funny at all.

By wtf???

November 20, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

George W. Bush is raping both white and black people all the way to the bank. Now that’s something to discuss.

i never got raped by bush and half the people posting here probally don’t pay taxes anyway.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Maddog, you most be talking about another poster, because I didn’t say anything to that affect.

By Ezekiel

November 20, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Some of you people are rediculous. So you mean to tell me the guy can be in the paper for the bad thing that he’s done but it’s not right to put him in the paper for doing charity? I’m sure Oprah and Bill get plenty of face time. When somebody comes along and isn’t in your image of what people are suppose to be then you hate. Get a grip and get a life. Most of you including me won’t do half the things we could posibly do for others during the holidays or any other time yet yet you spew your hatred and bias on message boards. Worry about yourself sometime and some of the ignorant things you do, try to change them and maybe this world would be a better place. Read back a couple weeks ago when this guy first went to court and you will see how the judge commended him on all of his charitable deeds. I guess you absorb what you want to huh? Anything to validate why you dislike a certain group of people. Hopefully your kids don’t grow up with your thinking.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Please tell me how you live in America and don’t pay ANY taxes wtf??? Or was that just a slick joke you were trying to make?

By RunC

November 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

All you jealous broke people need to stop being so full of hate. TI is not the boy next door but he is willing to consider others even when he is in a tough position himself. He is not doing this to change his image. He has always been very generous with his time and money even before he was arrested. If you do not believe me read the Judge’s statement concerning this when he appeared before him. I am sure the hungry and needy are happy to recieve money from him because you have none because you spend all your time judgeing and pointing fingers. In fact every person on here who put this man down need to give to Hosea Feed the Hungry. Do good for a change instead of spewing out bitterness and hate.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Funnygirl, I didn’t know Oprah was running for president. Didn’t we already elect a black guy named Bill Clinton?

By James

November 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Dear “Smarter than u” (I beg to differ, by the way):

I am a middle-class white person and I do not get “jealous” of any black person who makes more than me. In fact I am not jealous of anyone regardless of what color they are or how much they make. My treasure is in heaven where it belongs.

This is not a matter of racism or anyone trying to keep the black man down. It is a matter of a corrupt culture gone completely awry. If you want to talk about jealousy, why don’t you look at all the hip-hoppers, rappers and gangstas (BMF or otherwise) constantly killing one another. THAT is the real problem. Why can’t you see it?

And it really scares me how some of you can refer to T.I. and others as “role models”. Please, please, please do not have any children.

By SLS

November 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Why must we always condemn everyone for whatever actions they make? Why not just be thankful that someone, no matter who it is, is supporting our less fortunate..its probably more than most of you on here are doing in your own lives..who cares if he bought some guns in all honesty..atleast he is doing his part to society be it if its for show or not..he is still helping out the community and that is what counts…Im sure the homeless people out there wont say Im not eating b/c TI paid for it..they dont care who it comes from..It comes from GOD and thats all that matters! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

By LEROY

November 20, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

ATLANTA IS THE MOST RACIST CITY IN THE WORLD.

By sexyslim

November 20, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

“TI” was giving before he got arrested and he’s still giving after he was arrested. keep doing your thing “TI”. hold your head up and be easy.

By Peaceupatowndwn

November 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

At least he trying to do good in the community , despite the fact that he did wrong. People fail to look at how these Rich White Top Dollar Excutive’s steal from their company and I do mean they steal your pention , your retirement, everything you worked hard for. I say leave the guy alone at least he doing good in the hood !

Keep your head up Mr T.I.P

By lisa

November 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Sometimes we need to stop asking who is blessor and why is the blessing coming and just BE THANKFUL FOR THE BLESSING.

By chicago

November 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

**the same people who defend T.I. FOR BUYING ASSULT RIFLES, SILENCERS ECT are the same IDIOTS who defend Vick for fighting dogs. I don’t care if you are black or white, YOU ARE IGNORANT SOB’S. yeah, let’s do something good AFTER i get caught! i’m sorry, but to the guy upstairs who get’s upset when someone uses the words “you people” let’s just make it clear BLACKS…why do you worship thugs like this?

By Peaceupatowndwn

November 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

At least he trying to do good in the community , despite the fact that he did wrong. People fail to look at how these Rich White Top Dollar Excutive’s steal from their company and I do mean they steal your pention , your retirement, everything you worked hard for. I say leave the guy alone at least he doing good in the hood !

Keep your head up Mr T.I.P

By Peaceupatowndwn

November 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

At least he trying to do good in the community , despite the fact that he did wrong. People fail to look at how these Rich White Top Dollar Excutive’s steal from their company and I do mean they steal your pention , your retirement, everything you worked hard for. I say leave the guy alone at least he doing good in the hood !

Keep your head up Mr T.I.P

By Justin

November 20, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

Rusty You don’t know what the f**k you are talking about! T.I. has given numerous donations to charities and childrens foundations for years. If you just want to spew your racist hate you can do it on I.am.a.redneck.com

By Miss.D

November 20, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

To,Jaxbeachdawg How dare you say TIP hasnt done anything for the community the past Thanksgiving’s and Christmas’s.He has been doing thing for the community on Hoidays since he made it. But they dont put those kind of things in the press until he gets in trouble. And the reason for that is so HATERS like yourself can do what your doing now…HATE. So the next time you decide to Hate please do your research 1st. ToGreg If TIP had the 150k to give by himself if would have gave it, you see he just paid over 2 million to get released from jail….why is his motive behind what hes doing even in question? It should not be about why hes doing it just that he is going it…….Question to all the haters…we all see TIP doing his part…What are you doing? I LOVE YOU CLIFFORD HARRIS aka TIP…..keep up the good work!!!

By Steve

November 20, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

LEROY - Boo hoo!!!! You’re right, it IS a racist city! Know why? Look in the mirror! Every time you point a finger you have three pointing back at you!

By BCR

November 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Regardless of anything I said in my previous posts, Tip is not a role model. I am sorry my people, but he is not. Let’s face it, he did sell crack and allegedly bought illegal guns. Now let’s seriously rethink that statement. Role model?? Come on.

By WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK

November 20, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

To ATL What the hell you are talking about, you (white) people should stop having babies, because all you do do is KILLED them and blame it on depression or BLACK people. It’s more trailer trash people on WELFARE then blacks. And you all can’t get JOBS, because you all steal from the company. Outrage get a life and go back to TRAILER PARK HIGH. And all you other (white) people, you are mad because a black person is making more money then you are. Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Paris Hilton are good f@ing role models. THAT’S A JOKE hahahahah! TI I’m proud of you keep do what you do.

By Robby

November 20, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

Leroy,

Listen, if you don’t like ATL…move! I’m sure if my property value would rise. Also, take your 7 kids with ya too! Adios!!

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

Justin, whoa daddy, I didn’t say anything bout what this criminal has or has not given/donated. The guy that mentioned Gotti probably had it right. You think mabe gun toting felons like this guy and people like him might just be trying soothe their own concience? we know of some of his “mistakes”. What about the ones we don’t know about?

By ATLIEN

November 20, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Stop hating on T.I. he has alway help out the community and always have given back…..You have a lot of entertainers that do nothing for the people that are not as well off as they are…..I take my hat off to T.I.

By leroy

November 20, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

steve, who is pointing fingers i know i’m racist.

By scooter

November 20, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

All I can say is that the FEDS do not care what money, turkies or anything anyone gives. They also do not care how much money they have. The FEDS will convict him no matter what, if they want to. I think its great what he is doing. He gave last year and wasn’t under any restrictions, so who are we to judge??? We should just thank him for helping the needy!!!! Everyone that thinks he is doing this for cudos to the FEDS, think again!!!

By ATL

November 20, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

To: Who Cares What You Think

From: ATL

You my friend are a MORON! Put down the 40oz, get a job, take care of yo babies and then maybe, just maybe we can talk.

Sincerely,

ATL

By leroy

November 20, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Robby i don’t live in the atl for a reason d** like you. your trailer value will not go up if i move.

By Teresa

November 20, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

He looks like a little Xmas elf in the pic above

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Folks,TI might feed the hood at Thanksgiving but it’s all us taxpaying “haters” that feed the hood the rest of the year.What have I given back? Look at that food voucher you’re handing the checkout girl while your flappin on that cellphone. Thats’s my “donation”.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Well, if you are throwing that up in the air Rusty, TI is probably paying a lot of money in taxes also, so what exactly is the point you are trying to make there?

By Mayor

November 20, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

**THANK YOU RUSTY FOR YOUR COMMENT! HOW TRUE IT IS, HOW TRUE IT IS! MOST OF US “HATERS” ARE THE ONES WHO ARE PUTTING THE FOOD ON YOUR DAMN TABLES AT NIGHT BECAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO DO A COUPLE OF THINGS 1)WORK 2) USE CONDOMS 3) TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS. GROW UP PEOPLE, T.I. IS A SCUM BAG.

By Pandora

November 20, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

What T.I. is doing is great! God Bless Him.

By TIP

November 20, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving TIP to you and your family…..Keep your head up much love

By Steve

November 20, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Man, stupid people should not be allowed to own computers…

Dear “WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK”,

Where to even begin? What a mess! All we do is “KILLED” our babies? Yeah, we do that all the time! I’m getting ready to go home and KILLED some of them right now! Can’t wait to blame it on you!

And, dangit, so that’s why I can’t get a job! I steal from the company I don’t work at because they haven’t given me a job! I guess I stole the job! Wow!

Ah there we go again, that “more whites on welfare” statistic - a perennial favorite of the black community!!! Apparently you don’t know much about percentages, do ya there?

What is “trailer park high”? All white people live in trailer parks, don’t we? Dang, I was wondering what those wheels were on the bottom of my condo in Roswell; thanks for pointing out that I can “roll it away” if I want to!

And the whole “keep do what you do” was the icing on the cake. Always great to end an already completely inane rant with a grammatically incorrect directive. IMPACT!

Momma shonuff be proud!

By love

November 20, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving TIP to you and your family…..Keep your head up much love

By love

November 20, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving TIP to you and your family…..Keep your head up much love

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

BCR, I wonder how much of all that money he made selling crack did he report to the IRS.(Internal revenue service)All of it I’m sure. BTW can anyone here show me a photo of Paris,Martha,or Trump in possession of illegal(or legal for that matter)firearms after a felony conviction?

By Teresa

November 20, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Remember on that show “Being Bobby Brown”? When Bobby Kristina said give to the needy not to the greedy…LOL

By TruthHurts

November 20, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

This newspaper’s website is a complete disgrace..no wonder why anyone with intelligence reads the NY Times or other big city newspapers. This newspaper doesnt report anything except for ghetto trash and thug news.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Mayor, who is this “your” you are referring to? Not putting food on my damn table, I work, I have no kids, and I take ful responsibility for my actions. So who are you talking to? Do you know any of the people on this blog personally? If not, you know what you statement is called, ill informed. Or are you just making a general statement about a group of people?

By Carmelia

November 20, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

I think what T.I is doing is great, but it is purely being recognized because of the trouble he got in, you have to realize he was doing this before he got in trouble. Secondly for those who sit and bash someome with out even knowing them is horrible. I don’t anything about T.I and I don’t like his type of music his style anything. I think we have all made some bad choices in out life and I can’t cast any stones, I think sometimes it takes doing something wrong to make you go right. I honestly believe Mr. Harris understands what he has done and he is very remorseful for it. I also believe the judicial system will have to run it’s course with him. Mr. Harris I wish you the best and keep on doing th good work.

By Smarter than u

November 20, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Sorry James,

I am your father.

Commit suicide. That’s what weak, jealous people do. Not a lot of black people huh!?

By BCR

November 20, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

Rusty, come on now, obviously I was talking about legit money he has made.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Steve, dude, blow after unanswered blow. Mayor,thank you your excellency. I’m honored.

By love

November 20, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving TIP much love to you and your family…..Keep your head up we love and support you!

By Keno

November 20, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

It’s just pathetic the amount of racism well still live under. Major Kudos to T.I. And for those idiot’s who didn’t know, T.I. gives back to the community EVERY day and various ways.
To hell with you sorry azz white racist pigs!!!

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

BCR, you know EXACTLY who he’s talkin about. And please not the “You don’t know me!” This ain’t Jerry Springer.

By BCR

November 20, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

TruthHurts, then why do you continuously blog on this website? I see your name on almost everything that I read. Are there more of you out there? As I said in an earlier post, if you don’t like it, don’t come to the site. The more hits they get, the more they are going to report on the “ghetto trash amd thug news”. Is that very intelligent?

By Mrs. Brooks

November 20, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Regardless of his motives…at least TI is helping those who are less fortunate. Lots of people will have a hot meal in their stomach on Thanksgiving because of TI’s willness to give. At the end of the day…that’s all that matters.

By Jill

November 20, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Steve,

I think I may just print and frame your response above. Classic! TRUE, but classic!! I know this is a stretch, but is there and educated afro american out there who chime in? “Momma shonuff be proud” classic!

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

BCR, Oh my bad, the legitimate money this role model has made. my bad. Keno, I give back to the community every Friday. I think the place is called FICA.

By Research

November 20, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Community work T.I. has stepped up his community involvement as well, taking the lead on several initiatives to help the victims devastated by Hurricane Katrina, including personally donating $50,000 to the relief effort while leading an on-air Labor Day pledge drive on Atlanta’s V-103 FM that raised over $263,000 for Mississippi rapper David Banner’s “Heal the Hood” Foundation. He also partnered with David Banner and Atlanta newcomer Young Jeezy for a two-day food and clothing drive at Atlanta’s Club Vision and co-headlined a massive benefit concert on September 17, sharing the bill with heavyweights such as Nelly, OutKast’s Big Boi, and David Banner - with 100 percent of the proceeds going to “Heal the Hood.”

In addition to his Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, T.I. worked with troubled youths at Paulding Detention Center in Atlanta, provided scholarships for single parent families at Boys and Girls Clubs, and headlined Boost Mobile’s RockCorps concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, which featured such performers as Fat Joe, Slim Thug, and Kanye West, and was held exclusively for community service volunteers. In June 2005, The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation, named for the deceased member of multi-platinum female group TLC, and Atlanta’s V-103 honored T.I. with the 2005 Lisa Lopes Award for groundbreaking achievements in music and community service which was court ordered. With this steady list of growing accomplishments T.I. is being recognized as the “Jay-Z of the South.” according to Pharrell Williams of multi-platinum production team The Neptunes. [7]

By Steve

November 20, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Keno, you’re obviously new here, as your post is basically a regurgitation of the crap we’ve been seeing all day. None of T.I.’s resident butt-kissers on this site have provided any sensible reason why people who are glad he is getting what he deserves and is not a role model are inherently racist. Furthermore, if you or any of the other buffoons here sticking up for him think that someone who sells crack and buys illegal assault weapons - which are only used to murder someone - is a “role model” then guess what? Yes, we do look down on you, and yes, we do think you would lower our property values and no we don’t make any apologies for feeling that way.

And there really is nothing racist about it, no matter how much you try to pretend there is.

Love, Steve

By BCR

November 20, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Rusty, you can read all my posts, have I said anything that screams out “Jerry Springer”? Yeah, I know exactly who he was trying to talk about, but say what you want to say so that I can give an intelligent response. If you expect me to came back with an ignorant responses, you are sadly mistaken. You are right, he doesn’t know me, so I wanted to let him know a little about myself.

By Teresa

November 20, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

He looks like a little Xmas elf in the pic above.

Remember on that show “Being Bobby Brown”? When Bobby Kristina said give to the needy not to the greedy…LOL

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

Steve, dude you are THE KING! I think I’m just gonna sit back and watch the Steve show.

By Steve

November 20, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Jill - glad it made you smile.

Rusty - LOL, yeah, I “give back” through FICA too. Such fun!

OK kids, time to roll up the rugs for the night. Those of you with brains and morals, hold down the fort.

Peace, Steve

By BCR

November 20, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Oh, and Rusty, I already said that TI is not a role model. I don’t condone what he has done in the past. I just know that there are unfortunate people that will benefit from the charitable things that he is doing, regardless of what people perceive to be his motives.

By Teresa

November 20, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

He looks like a little Xmas elf in the pic above.

Remember on that show “Being Bobby Brown”? When Bobby Kristina said give to the needy not to the greedy…LOL

By michelle

November 20, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

why must we make a big deal out of someone giving on Thanksgiving? are people not hungry the other 364 days of the year?

By WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK

November 20, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

TO STEVE, YOU SAID YOU LIVE IN ROSWELL IN A CONDO, THAT’S NOTHING COMPARE TO WHERE I STAY. I HAVE A FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE AND THREE CARS AND MY SON GOES TO WESLEYAN ACADEMY,AND WHERE YOU LIVE THAT’S MEXICAN TOWN FOOL! WHEN YOU GET TO WHERE I AM, THEN YOU CAN SAY THAT YOU ARE BETTER THEN ME. OH YEAH MY MOTHER IS DAMN PROUD OF ME AND MY FAMILY. SUSAN SMITH FOOL TRIED TO BLAME A BLACK PERSON FOR KILLING HER OWN TWO BABIES. AND WHO YOU THINK BROUGHT CRACK TO THE US, NOT US(BLACK). BLACK PEOPLE MAY HAVE SOLD DRUGS AND GOT CAUGHT, BUT YOU UNDERCOVER WHITES JUST HAVEN’T GOT CAUGHT. SO DO YOUR RESEARCH AND GET BACK TO ME. STUPID STUPID STUPID

By groove

November 20, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Rusty,

We might not be able to show you a photo of Paris with a firearm but everyone knows that she violates the law. How many times has she been arrested for drunk driving and using drugs! Oh, and what did Martha Stewart go to the FEDERAL Penitentary. HOW DOES SHE GET ALL THAT MONEY! It sure is illegal to get insider tips on stocks!! Are Paris and Martha role models?

By BCR

November 20, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

Yes, there are Michelle. Why are we making a big deal and why is this even a story, good question. The answer is that he is in the spot light right now and anything he does will make news for some reason. Why are people blogging? To discuss his perceived motives and character. Do I do as much charity work as I should? No. As a matter of fact, I don’t do much at all.

By Rusty

November 20, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

Groove, Are you reading what you’ve written before you hit the “post” button. “and what did Martha Stewart go to FEDERAL Penitentary”. No sense girl. Try again.

By Hidden

November 21, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this

This is to the ones that took their opinion to a different level:

I read this blog last night and was totally disgusted by what it had turned in to. Instead of stating your opinion in an adult manner, many of you took the coward way out and used it to say what you really think of black people. I bet many of you that made those nasty comments are the same ones that hide behind your racist attitudes when something happens with the air-headed contingencies of those favorite euphemisms such as “oh I didn’t know racism existed”, “some of my best friends are black”, and now the most famous saying of all “a brotha from another mother”. It is individuals like you that have the hidden racism where you laugh in black people faces and torture them the first chance you take a look in West Virginia.

Vick and T.I. does not represent me and is not idolized or gloried by me. In fact, I am very upset with them because they had the world at their feet (and I am sure your racist behinds were included as well) and could do anything, but allowed their lack in judgment to cause them to make terrible decisions. However, who are we judge! We do not have a hell or heaven to put them in. So what, T.I. is a felon! Does that not make him fit to live or be successful. Tell me how many of you have not done things that you should have been locked up for, but just didn’t get caught. Be weary of the stones that you cast and take a look at your own.

It just amazes me how you whites are on the band wagon with blacks as long as it is good and you are profiting from it. Lord forbids, if something bad happens. Every time you turn around it was Vick this, Vick that! Now we have ousted Vick and now you are looking at Dunn. Oh, he is doing this! Dunn is doing that! You idiots he has been doing this all along.

In case of T.I. It irked me so bad that one news reporter said that she had not seen anything like T.I.’s court appearance (because the executives were trying to put up money during his first appearance). Also they were going to put up money for their “Cash Cow”. Where will they be, if he has to go to prison for awhile? I know somewhere trying to find another cow because T.I will probably be of no use any more.

I am a black professional woman (and have it going on to add) and I know many other black professionals that are the cream of the crop, but we do not get any air play because you are not able to make any money off of us. So you want to use a small percentage of successful black people such as Oprah & Obama because they are on TV. Trust me there are a lot us that are “doing the darn thing.” So what about your royal hosts such as Kid Rock, Martha Stewart, Michael Kopper & Kenneth Lay (eron executives), Michael Skakel, Nicole Richie, The Twins (you decide which set), just to name a few. Do you know what the difference between our royals and yours? Yours get to keep their jobs and/or prestige and ours are ripped of what you have allowed us to have and tossed away (so you think). Keep your head up Vick and T.I (pray for guidance and the ones that persecute you).

By KENNETH DEAN

November 21, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Good job t.i in face of your troubles thanks for continuing to help the less fortunate. you may be in some legal trouble, but you still take the time to be a blessing to others (GOOD JOB)

By eyecandy

November 21, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

First of all, Grand Hustle’s and T.I.’s KING Foundation have been hosting charitable holiday events for the past two years. See below and if you want more information, I suggest you go online and do a little research!

Clifford “T.I.” Harris helps give toys away to underpriviledged children at Grand Hustle’s and King Foundation’s Christmas Giveaway at Club Crucial on December 22, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia.

By Re Re

November 21, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Everyone who making comments about what TI is doing read the book: A Devine Revelation of Hell! Think about how you feel about other and giving thanks this Thanksgivning season