Local rapper-actor T.I. put on his Santa hat over the holidays, surprising last-minute Christmas shoppers with a very generous gift. "We're going to pick up their tab!" he says as he and his crew sneak into some area Walmarts to spread holiday cheer.

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The radio station 107.5 FM has the heartwarming video on their site. Looks like T.I. had a great time signing autographs, visiting with shoppers young and old and putting smiles on everyone's faces.

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