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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61. Its amazing how we let the media turn us against our own. I happen to know he is a good father, provides jobs and economic benefit for those in need, and supports those in need through charitable gifting and non-profit foundation support. I am willing to bet no one hears much press on the positive work TI is doing, but then again this society thrives on the negative aspects of someone's life. I guess what I am saying is..."who are we to judge another individual"

Posted at 7:43PM on Oct 13th 2007 by TI Supporter

62. why does The ATF, U.S. Marshalls: Fugitive Task Force, Fulton County SWAT, Fulton County PD, Dekalb County PD, and the ATF/Atlanta PD Violent Crime Impact Team need to team up to take down a rapper that weights about 125 LBS?

http://www.spymac.com/details/?2271810

Posted at 7:57PM on Oct 13th 2007 by robbyrob

63.

Too many racists in rap - find them & expose them to bright white light tonight.

Posted at 7:41PM on Oct 13th 2007 by T

64.

Please - this rap deal is stealing some of my attention ... love, Paris.

Posted at 7:45PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Paris

65. You sure as hell can tell what comments came from white people.Stop hatten you people don't even know him to judge him. Worry about ya self and pray you and your family never become a victim of the system.

Posted at 7:50PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Angie

66. Yo, I ain'ts did nuthin, yo, dey don't like a brutha to have no money, yo, like this , yknowwhatimsayin, G?

I suspect an eloquent defense along those lines from Mr "I"

Posted at 7:47PM on Oct 13th 2007 by s c o r n

67.

Please let us put an end to the racist BET - imagine a yellow ET for Asians? NYET.

Posted at 7:47PM on Oct 13th 2007 by BET

68.

PS - life is beautiful for Letay because I am high on Tokay!

Posted at 7:49PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Letay

69.

TI shall never be in a Denzel epic - that is for sure - amen.

Posted at 8:09PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Denzel

70.

Love the way racist blacks go racist early & often - too hard when the streets be safe!

Posted at 7:56PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Love

71. After Tyler Perry's movie hits number 1 at the box office this weekend, will he BE NEXT!!?? 'They're' never satisfied...lol

Posted at 8:18PM on Oct 13th 2007 by foygizzle

72. Just ignore these racists comments that those IGNORANT people are leaving. All they are looking for is some attention. So don't give them any!

Posted at 8:03PM on Oct 13th 2007 by dalgrl

73.

Kentucky beats LSU - yes - Louisiana had no business being No.1 - now Cal may be!

PS - hopefully TI gets back on track & not crack.

Posted at 8:04PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Love

74.

Rap is so sexist toward women & racists toward all - thereby Karma catches up in time!

Posted at 8:11PM on Oct 13th 2007 by A

75. And he seems like a fine outstanding young man!

Posted at 8:15PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Ima Bitch

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