Celebrity Justice
Rapper T.I. Arrested in Atlanta

Rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., was arrested this afternoon in Atlanta. The ATF executed a search warrant at his home, and according to Atlanta's FOX 5 News, T.I., remains in custody.

The agencies at the scene of the federal search warrant include: The ATF, U.S. Marshals: Fugitive Task Force, Fulton County SWAT, Fulton County PD, Dekalb County PD, and the ATF/Atlanta PD Violent Crime Impact Team.

The U.S. Attorney's office will neither confirm nor deny anything about the investigation.

T.I. currently has a number of projects, including a movie with Denzel Washington set for November release, and he was slated to perform at tonight's BET Hip-Hop Awards, scheduled to air October 17. The rapper has nine nominations, more than any other artist at the event.

TMZ contacted T.I.'s rep, who had no statement at the time.

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136. T.I. was supposed to have a concert last night, 10/17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was going to be amazing but then he got arrested. Last night Fabulous took his spot and it was awful. T-Pain was there too and should have been the main act. I really hope once everything settles down with T.I. he can make it back out.

Posted at 10:08AM on Oct 18th 2007 by alysha

137. I am shocked that so many people are happy to see this man in trouble. T.I. nor any other rapper is ruining the youth and our generation. Parents need to be parents and teach their children the difference between real life and entertainment. They also need to teach children that crime does exist in this world. Like Nelly said his kids get straight A's!!! I am with the innocent until proven guilty. We don't know the real TI nor do we now his story to dare judge him and this current situation.

Posted at 1:36PM on Oct 22nd 2007 by itshallbe

138. How ignorant do some of you sound! You know nothing about the guy but are very quick to judge him. He's human just like you and I. You all are so consumed into the way society views a person that you don't realize that tomorrow you all could be in a situation not so great also. No one likes to see an individual better yet, a African American Man, doing better than them and you all make that statistic 100% true! To the people who said something a/b a clown..T.I. doesn't have time to waste getting on the web hating on people like you are doing if he were out of jail or in. So who's the clown? It's funny how people are getting killed everyday but half of the time the Police officers, Feds, and who ever else never seems to capture the murder; but they find time to arrest someone who is just purchasing firearms. I'm not saying what he did was right, it's just funny how people are so quick to judge him and how the law makes time for certain issues but can never solve others. When you all get into a bind, you will see where I am coming from and will hope you have someone to support you b/c you are just human.

Posted at 10:51PM on Oct 18th 2007 by Atlanta

139. for those of you who say good riddens......u have got to be kidding me!!!!!!
Now, if the man did something wrong, then he should be properly punished but what you have to realize is that WE ARE ALL HUMAN. And guess what, we ALL make mistakes. Some larger than others but none the less, mistakes. Now, does he have a criminal record, yes, and he has never hidden it. Matter of fact, if you knew anything about him, he tells his story hoping that it will help others. Good riddens? Who are you talking about. Be a little more specific on who you mean!!!!! And as far as children go, they can't ruin your children if they know reality from TV. And actually, it's the parents job to do that. Don't let TV be your child's educator........And for those that do, GOOD RIDDENS!!!!

Posted at 12:57AM on Oct 28th 2007 by preshushay

140. You are a official gangster now. In 1 year nobody will remember you and your street cred.

Posted at 9:39PM on Oct 21st 2007 by j

141. I am very upset that T.I. has been arrested again, but if he is guilty he deserve to be locked up. Just like Michael Vick "if you lay your bed you must lay in" that is one true old saying. I just find it very ridiculous that on week T.I. is on BET trying to justify the Hip-Hop industry and the next week he is behind bars. So many kids look up to this guy and once again another black celebrity has disappointed our youth. I feel that since T.I. has such an impact on other people’s lives ultimately he has to start making better decisions.

Posted at 11:35PM on Nov 1st 2007 by Damond Jr.

142. T.I. should get out....yea he was on probation 4 7 years but the guard ask him to do it so the guard set him up they should keep him on house arrest 4 a while......not in jail...............ya need 2 leave him alone

Posted at 11:48AM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mrs.Harris

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