T.I. Goes on Strike With a Mic

Posted Jul 12th 2007 3:26PM by TMZ Staff

Rap superstar T.I. doesn't take s**t from anyone -- especially when he's on stage! What a performer!
T.I.
According to several TMZ spies, T.I. was pissed when a fan launched a cup at the rapper during a performance at an ESPY pre-party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Tuesday night. We're told T.I. was so upset, he jumped off the stage, leaping over stars like Brody Jenner and the Duff sisters to confront the person face-to-face.

When he got to suspected tumbler tosser, T.I. allegedly struck the individual with his microphone, and the bloody patron was quickly escorted out of the hotel.

Calls to T.I.'s reps were not immediately returned.

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46. then your as stupid as he is, no wonder you all kill each other because your only way to solve problems is with violence. Ohh and dont even try the damn race card its so yesterday.

Posted at 8:25PM on Jul 12th 2007 by figures

47. Dam y'a;ll do'nt have no video?

Posted at 8:51PM on Jul 12th 2007 by Repping Beantown Blog

48. RAPPERS ARE A TRIP.

Posted at 11:18PM on Jul 12th 2007 by RACHEL! THE ONE AND ONLY.

49. You people are all so ENTERTAINING! Keep up w/the comments... the article wasn't all that interesting but I LOVE the comments!

Posted at 12:44AM on Jul 13th 2007 by PUH-LEASE!!!

50. UPDATE!!!!!

As #53, I said I love the comments. BUT I just read #51 and that is RUDE and unnecessary.

Posted at 12:48AM on Jul 13th 2007 by PUH-LEASE!!!

51. This is ridiculous, I've been to tons of shows, and seen things like GLASS BOTTLES get thrown at performers, it's part of it. An empty cup is not that bad. To all those who think this is an appropriate reaction you guys need to grow up, doing things like this will just encourage more negativity. I was at one show and someone lugged a bottle at a bass player, he caught it in mid air, then let it drop, came in on the chorus, didn't miss a beat, the crowd went wild. I love T.I. but these rappers could learn a lot from the rock kids

Posted at 3:05AM on Jul 13th 2007 by Jimmy

52. Good grief! Grow up. Isn't there security at these functions? And is it not their JOB and what they are PAID FOR to handle crowd members who get out of hand or pose a threat to a performer? Or, is T.I. on some sort of budget?

Quite frankly, any performer that needs to resort to TABLOID FODDER ANTICS in order to get media attention, really should rethink their skills! Pathetic.

Posted at 7:46AM on Jul 13th 2007 by HeatRock

53. For those who defend his actions:
You are the same people who are contributing to this violent society that we live in today. Promoting violence is stupid...it sounds really great to you until it affects your life.

Get your thumb out of your mouth and the gun out of your diaper, kids!

Posted at 7:51AM on Jul 13th 2007 by HeatRock

54. 2 be true- Why are you calling me sad for letting you get to me. Obviously I got to you or you wouldn't have taken the time to respond to my comment. I'll bet you're just a big FAT loser with pimples all over you face. I on the other hand am a beautiful southern girl who would love to kick your pathetic ass. Oh no!!! Can you handle it? I'll bet smoke is just poring out of your ears you are sooooo mad!! Hurry go tell mommy someone is being really mean to her ugly baby.

Posted at 10:05AM on Jul 13th 2007 by jennilyn

55. I think you all don't really understand rappers adn where they come from so how can you sit up here and talk about someone. I know some of you have never had to go threw what some of these guys have had to do.

Posted at 10:12AM on Jul 13th 2007 by Lacy Bell

56. There is always more than one side to a story and you all judge based off one report or race. All the ignorant comments you all made about Rappers... GET A LIFE!

Posted at 12:04PM on Jul 13th 2007 by I LOVE HIP HOP

57. #30 (kidmac) ......the funniest and truest thing I've read thus far.

Posted at 12:54PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Brittany Spears is Perfect

58. First, if you are not a T.I. fan don't bother to attend his concerts and wild out.
T.I. has the right to perform and entertain folk that adore hime without the yang yang of haters.
I would not have done what T.I. did by jumping off the stage and confronting the hater, but pulled my pants down and mooned him, in other word "Kiss my A- - "and waltz rigt on to the bank.
Stay stron T.I. there's always going to be folk out there who don't like to see another brother
do good.

Posted at 1:05PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Zahara

59. Well T.I. is my boo but I'm sure it was T.I.P. that whooped his ass and I am sure that whomever it was that threw that cup won't throw nothing else at anyone at that....Don't they know that T.I is "5'9" wit the soul of a 6'4"", don't fucc wit him...

Posted at 1:47PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Kimberly

60. To all you ignorant people, how would you feel if someone threw something at you on stage while you were doing your job? If you were at your desk pushing pencils and your co worker came over and slap you upside your head you wouldnt retaliate? Give me a break-so to all the people who said he is stupid for reacting, let me come over to your job and slap you and lets see if you walk away! No one should ever get treated that way!

Posted at 2:57PM on Jul 13th 2007 by ?

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