T.I. Goes on Strike With a Mic

Rap superstar T.I. doesn't take s**t from anyone -- especially when he's on stage! What a performer!
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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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61. you guys have some real issues...

confrontations like this happen frequently at concerts of all kinds of music genres, but you guys want to throw these words like "ignorant", "ghetto", "gangster" around cuz this guys is a rapper/black. If this were about Steven Tyler kickin some ass you guys would be saying he rocks. It's really ashame that some people will take any opportunity they can get to belittle those who come from meager backgrounds, just because of the fact that they come from a different kind of place than them.

Posted at 3:10PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Jay

62. I love how there is this strong racial undercurrent going on in here; the black culture is not a mirror image of T.I. Goes to show how narrow-minded most of you are in here, and in the world in general. The race card is gonna be valid and will be employed until people - black and white - will start opening their ears, eyes, and minds up. I love how we're still refered to as "you all". THAT is soooo yesterday.

Posted at 4:45PM on Jul 13th 2007 by PBN

63. TIP Comin Live From The VIP.....

Posted at 6:55PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Johnny SoCal

64. #57 How interesting is this? I had a feeling you would respond like you did. You made this fun. I apologize for hurting your feelings....even though I don't know you. There must be some deep emotional wounds your tackling with to get you all riled up like this; hense the need to fight and take martial arts for the sake of knowing how to kick someone's ass. This is how senseless violence begins. Over what???? WORDS?? You actually want to kick my ass even though you have never met me, and have no clue of who I could be or who I am??? If you knew me you would change your mind-quick! Come on southern girl! Words can hurt if you let them. I guess you did. xxxooo's!

Posted at 12:13AM on Jul 14th 2007 by 2 be true

65. good for T.I. dont let them think they can walk all up on you, beat his ass and teach him a lesson, too many haters out there.

Posted at 2:03PM on Jul 14th 2007 by mercy

66. It's funny because someone stated that " an ignorant rapper, spoiled entertainers" what are you people talking about. If someone was to do this to you on the street, then you would do the same thing. 4get all that, oh you're a professional and blah blah. Ok whoever threw the cup was an adult, and you don't disrespect another human being. Like someone said, if you don't like T.I. nobody is forcing you to listen. Just leave.

Posted at 3:46PM on Jul 14th 2007 by Eric C

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Posted at 4:08PM on Jul 14th 2007 by rap sucks

68. That was not T.I. guys T.I. would not act in such a way that was T.I.P. and T.I.P. did wut he should have done and got some straightning about the situation if that means going off stage to get in some @$$ then so be it. The fan will no better next time. 50,000 can be put on his head also. YA DIG

Posted at 1:48AM on Jul 15th 2007 by T.J.

69. What a cry baby...if you can't take the heat bitch....craw back in the ho you came out of. Thugs and money don't mix..just look at the NBA!...Sharpton won't take this as any racial thang yall. Where he be when crap[ like dis go down...neva happen...no waay...

Posted at 5:37AM on Jul 15th 2007 by simon birch

70. For those who said that nobody is checking for about T.I appearently 500,000 ppl cause thats how many ppl bought his album this week

Posted at 2:30PM on Jul 15th 2007 by Andrew77

71. This does not surprise me at all I went to a T.I. concert during the spring and someone threw a water bottle at him and he went off on an all out rant threatening the kid if you go on youtube there has been two instances where he has had stuff thrown at him so i think part of this microphone bashing is acting out of frustration of a lack of respect of fans

Posted at 8:59PM on Jul 16th 2007 by jazzyC16

72. TI didn't do this, it was TIP

Posted at 11:40AM on Jul 17th 2007 by mcarroll4716

73. #29, Sounds like more of the "WORLD OWES ME" attitude. Get over the it's "a black and White thing", I think you have seen Brittany slammed all over the news too. The famous and rich have no respect, I think they should all be "fixed" as not to contaminate the rest of the world. If they don't wan to be blasted all over the news acting stupid then don't be stupid, they know they are being watched my the public every moment.

Posted at 2:43PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Get a life

74. I agree with Debbie (comment #13) I am so tried of hearing about rappers getting in trouble over weapons, drugs, attacking the nail tech or people, having sex and filming it with 13 year old kids and not going to court after 3 years for it!! They all have a bad attitude and think the world OWES them. Get over your gold teeth, bling, bling wearing self and make music that doesn't promote such violence and disrespect.

Posted at 2:46PM on Jul 17th 2007 by T.I. WHO

75. I think he has a right, he came to bring a party. The pooper should've stayed home. You go TI let him know!

Posted at 11:12AM on Jul 19th 2007 by Janet

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