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New Music From: T.I. and Flo Rida

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Milwaukee’s DJ Poizon Ivy provided some new music from some Atlantic Records artists that seemed to be worth sharing. The first new item is the mixtape by everybody’s new beloved family man T.I., called F–k The City Up. The project features guest appearances from tons of big names such as: Too $hort, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, and more. Also, one can’t forget the tape’s lead single of the same title which features Young Jeezy. Readers can peep the clean version here or the dirty version here. And don’t forget to check out T.I. on his new reality show entitled T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle, Mondays on VH1.

The second new item comes from Flo Rida. It is called “Wild Ones” and features Sia. Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter who has actually been around for quite some time now. She has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera to David Guetta. This single is scheduled to appear on Flo’s upcoming album Only One Rida (Part 2) which is supposed to be released sometime this year. Flo and Sia seem like an unlikely pair but the Electronic / Hip-Hop track is not half bad. Readers can listen here.

I prefer the T.I. mixtape but everyone knows I’m a huge T.I. fan. So I am just a little biased there. I suggest readers check out all the music though. Atlantic is doing big things. And stay tuned for more new music from The Dream and Young Jeezy! -MinM

News: T.I. Catches Break In Legal Woes

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There was one loose end to T.I.'s recent string of legal issues and that was what he was going to have to deal with in the city of Los Angeles in regards to his drug case. The answer is absolutely nothing. The rapper has caught a break. The District Attorney's office in Los Angeles has decided not to press charges for the incident.

News: T.I. Sentenced To 11 Months

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It's finally over. Late this afternoon T.I.'s probation was revoked and he was officially sentenced to 11 months in prison. The rapper entered a packed courtroom at around 2:00pm today, accompanied by a team of lawyers.

News: T.I.'s Court Date And Possible Sentencing Outcome

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T.I. is finally about to receive some closure as it relates to his new drug case. First off, it has been confirmed that the rapper will indeed be serving some kind of time. However, the amount of time is being heavily disputed.

News: T.I.'s Drug Test Results And More

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When it rains, it pours and rapper T.I. is experiencing this first hand. The results from the rapper's drug test that he took with his probation officer have been revealed. He unfortunately failed the test. His test came back positive for marijuana and codeine. The codeine is believed to be the same kind found in the illegal drink "Sizzurp."

News: T.I. Arrest Update

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More details have emerged on T.I.'s arrest and it doesn't look too good. The police who arrested the troubled rapper have said that the vehicle itself was clean. The only issue with the vehicle was that it smelled of marijuana. The search that turned up the methamphetamines and ecstasy was the personal ones done on Tip and Tiny. Meaning, the drugs were directly found on T.I.'s and Tiny's persons. Also, the officers say that the drugs were all in the form of pills. At the moment, T.I. is currently back in Atlanta. He is said to be awaiting a meeting with his probation officer and the judge who handled his gun charge case from 2007. To briefly recap, Tip and his wifey were pulled over last week while driving around in West Hollywood, California. He allegedly made an illegal U-turn and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department pulled him over. They approached the vehicle and smelled marijuana. A search was conducted and drugs were found. T.I. and Tiny were taken into custody and later released on a bail totaling $20,000. The couple is being charged with possession of a controlled substance. This is a bad situation, as Tip is on probation and Tiny has a history of being arrested for drug possession. If convicted, it has been confirmed that BOTH individuals could receive at least a year in prison and some hefty fines to be determined by the judge. Rumor has it that Tip isn't taking this situation too seriously though. He is reportedly doing small performances around Atlanta like everything is okay. Check out video footage regarding the incident below.

I really don't have too much to say. If they found the drugs on them personally, it's pretty much an open and shut case. Now it just depends on what kind of mood that judge is in. Selfishly, I just hope they drag this out long enough for T.I. to be able to drop King Uncaged, lol. I mean I hate to see him get locked up again, but he has to pay for his mistakes. That doesn't mean his fans should have to do without the album. Want to share your thoughts? Hit that comments section. -MinM

News: T.I. Headed Back To The Slammer?

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T.I.'s new found success on the road to his comeback has been cut short. The significance of his number one movie spot and highly anticipated album, may all become irrelevant very soon. The rapper along with his wife Tiny was arrested earlier this week in West Hollywood, California.

T.I. F/ Rick Ross - "Pledge Allegiance To The Swag"

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"Pledge Allegiance To The Swag"

This track hits the net, fresh off the success of T.I.'s box office hit Takers. And though there was nothing wrong with Tip exploring his softer side on "Got Your Back," this single brings things around to his gangsta/street origins. The production here is quality. The beat has a low bass, some light instruments, and a darker feel to it. The hook is solid, though Tip's deeper voiced delivery makes things slightly harder to understand. So maybe he could have lightened up on the vocals a little bit. The lyrics alone carry across the intensity of the piece, there is no need for anything extra. The verses are hot, both rappers did their thing. T.I. takes the first and last part of the song. He had a smooth delivery, an unusually braggadocios attitude, and some slick heavy hitting rhymes. Rick Ross came in the middle of the single for a quick verse. He had a decent delivery and spit some respectable lines. However, it wasn't the best he ever did. He could have dug a little deeper and truly went IN. Tip definitely stole the show on this one. "You don't know me homie, you can get the f--k from round here. I don't care who you is, who you with, or who you know. Let's be clear, I'm a motherf---in' G and you a ho. Keep that Remy XO poured up, bank roll swole up. Smell money in the air, soon as I roll up. Heyyyy! I'm the coolest in the city b--ch, while you lames trippin' on that goofy, stupid, silly, s--t," that's just nasty right? Get 'em Tip! Overall, this track is fire. The only bad part is all the talking in the beginning and end. Tip is a great trash talker, however it makes the song entirely too long. The talking should be cut and maybe serve as an interlude instead on the album, before or after the song. But please don't let that discourage you from taking a listen or two, it's definitely worth the time. King Uncaged has now been scheduled for release towards the end of this month, so be on the lookout. -MinM

Dirty Money F/ T.I. - "Hello Good Morning"

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"Hello Good Morning"

This song has been causing quite a stir since Diddy performed it on American Idol this week. So an official review seemed to be in order. The production here is hot, has a serious club/party vibe to it. The hook is decent, a little simple on the lyrics level though. Diddy definitely could have stepped his creativity up. The verses are pretty solid too. T.I. kicks things off, continuing his new aggressive and slightly arrogant style. In my opinion, his verse is the best. Dawn Richards and Kalenna do a break part that's quality but a tad hard to understand. So they need to speak up and work on their pronunciation. And Diddy rounds things out with a trade off between singing and rapping. Overall, this song is good but needs a few tweaks here and there. With the improvements, it would definitely be a banger. So there is potential, making it worthy of a few spins. But please click the link and make the final decision for yourself. -MinM

News: T.I. Is Free From Prison

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T.I. was officially released from federal prison in Arkansas today. He is supposed to report to Dismas Charities Atlanta West Correctional Center tonight. He is scheduled to do about three months at the center. After his time at the center, the rapper has about 500 hours of community service to finish and about 23 days of house of arrest to do. The rapper is expected to work to some extent, during his three month stay at the halfway house. This bit of fortune comes to the rapper, as his lawyer recently released word that they were trying to get T.I. free by at least March 2010. Reports say that T.I. was allowed his freedom due to good behavior and some other undisclosed factors. So this serves as a excellent Christmas gift, I'm sure. Originally, the rapper was not supposed to be back home until May of 2010. He also had to pay a fine, do community service before going in, and helped misguided teens which was documented via MTV. And as a reminder, this all came about due to federal weapons charges that T.I. generated back in 2007. No further info is available at this time, should more details be released, I'll do an update.

I am so hyped about this news. Hate all you want, I'm glad T.I. is free. This means that he is on his way back to the game and we could definitely use him. Rappers ain't doing too much worth talking about these days. So welcome home T.I., can't wait for the new music! It's Grand Hustle baby! -MinM