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.

Story developing ...



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46.

Take all - all of hip hop & rap & lock them up in Iraq - let them get that street groove on.

Posted at 7:11PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Take

47. Who?

Posted at 7:15PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Nick

48.

Please people - rap is guilty until proven innocent - that is the street code.

Posted at 7:12PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Take

49. Breaking news would be if a rapper WASN'T arrested.

Never heard of this one anyway. no one cares.

Posted at 9:09PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Jbooya

50.

Imagine being young & black & rap & hip & hop & in a cell & your girl with another dude!

Posted at 7:17PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Imagine

51. Hahahahaha! I'm glad they arrested that crackhead. Seriously, he's a no talent hack. The reason hip-hop is dying is because all of the music sounds alike now. Dr. Dre needs to teach this guy how to rap. Other than that, I'll keep listening to my rock music. Rock on! \m/ \m/

Posted at 7:19PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Nitefall04

52. please wait and see what the charges are! innocent until proven guilty! but it seems the masses of a races fear the black man! and wish us bad fortune all the time! look at Irv Gotti he was proven innocent , but now he's somewhat of a broken man!!

If you raise your child correctly it doesnt matter what music he/she listens to they will be able to decide between fiction/non fiction. Unfortunenately the criminal elements believe that rap will bring fame and Fortune .

rap is like porn you say you dont like but yet enjoy it!

peace and love

da black man from philly

Posted at 7:18PM on Oct 13th 2007 by mrjohncraigjr

53.

I used to rap but Mom shut that down so now I'm a damn dentist making $300k per year.

Posted at 7:23PM on Oct 13th 2007 by mrjohncraigjr

54.

I rapped my way through law school now I prosecute rap - sweet irony n'est pas?

Posted at 7:52PM on Oct 13th 2007 by law

55.

Prosecute rap early & often & do it to hip & hop ... somehow this must all stop.

Posted at 7:27PM on Oct 13th 2007 by law

56. I'm not a racist. I hate racists! It's just that I don't like crackheads. T.I. is clearly a crackhead. Hip-hop artists just lip sync now anyway. I'm not paying to see someone lip sync. I'll keep listening to real bands like Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Foo Fighters, and 30 Seconds to Mars. Hip-hop is killing itself with all of it's criminal elements.

Posted at 7:28PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Nitefall04

57.

LSU losing to Kentucky - yes & another rapper due to get his - perfect.

Posted at 7:31PM on Oct 13th 2007 by John

58. NYC if Atl is for low lifes, why are so many of my coworkers from NYC? We didnt ask ya'll to come, but you just wont stay away. Also, how many people do you know of moving to NYC from the ATL? Be real with yourself.

Posted at 1:26PM on Oct 14th 2007 by Ant

59. For all yall bad mouthin T.I. yal need to go to hell. Yall must dont know how it is to live the life of a rapper/actress/real man, everyones out to get you. If you do know that dont put salt on T.I. name. I enjoy the man music as well as movies. On another note I think its just away for the other race to mess up the BET awards for black entertainment. They could have done it earlier or later so it was enought time to re group. FRE T.I. FREE T.I

Posted at 8:32PM on Oct 13th 2007 by JUT/ 290 Connection Member HOUSTON< TX

60. This is horrible....why is everyone laughing and making ignorant comments about C.J.H. Jr. aka T.I. situation? Did anyone stop to think why did it take all the agencies listed to execute a search warrant. What were they all searching for? We all should be concerned about the throops in Iqac and bringing them home in one peace and with a stable mind...how soon do we forget people wake up. Some of you stated that T.I. had no talent, well he proved he does in the movie ATL....T.I. is a excellent actor who had a positive roll. I'm quite sure Denzel Washington wouldn't have said alright to have T.I. as one of his co-stars if T.I. didn't demostrate he is a excellent newbie actor. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone....can't do it can you! How ironic that T.I. was arrested on the night he was to perform on BET's Hip Hop Awards.....hmmm. Most Hip Hop artist have struggled to get to where they are....give each other a hand in support we are all reaching for a common goal. To be successful in life, each person should help someone esle not look down on that person and make a ridicle of his or her situation, especially in the time when they need you the most. God said if you help your one another your rewards will be great. I wish T.I. and the rest of the Hip Hop world much success, the music industry is very challenging and you have to be at your best at all times. Guys always be a gentlemen, and Girls always be a lady at all times and never stop supporting each other....Life is beautiful.

Posted at 7:44PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Letay

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