Aydin & Co. jewelers is suing Atlanta actor and rapper T.I. over allegedly unpaid jewelry bills. The high-end bling purveyor got a shout-out from Keshia Knight Pulliam when she announced her engagement to NFL veteran Ed Hartwell along with a photo showing her gorgeous engagement ring.
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Credit: Jennifer Brett
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"On or about Jan. 15, 2014, plaintiff delivered to defendant 18.50 ct. white gold bracelet, one prom ring for a total of $51,840 in addition to one yellow gold diamond rosary for $12,960," states the lawsuit, filed in Henry County Superior Court. "Defendant made a $20,000 payment which left a balance of $44,800. Defendant was obligated under the contract to pay $44,800 plus interest."
That was on top of previous jewelry transactions, the court documents state: “From Sept. 24, 2004 to Jan. 13, 2013 plaintiff delivered to defendant various jewelry items, which defendant made payments on up until Jan. 13, 2013 at which time the defendant’s balance was $411,342. Defendant’s last payment on this account was Jan. 13, 2013 in th amount of $12,500."
The suit seeks $755,375.79 which includes the unpaid balance, interest, collections cost, attorney fees and court costs.
Team T.I. told TMZ "the lawsuit is BS."
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