Celebrity Justice
Source: T.I. Didn't Do It!

Is he packin' heat or isn't he? A source close to embattled rapper T.I. says that the gun charges leveraged against the hip-hopper are false; T.I. never tried to purchase guns -- it was all his bodyguard.

The source told MediaTakeOut.com that "[The bodyguard] asked T.I. for an advance on his [pay] and T.I. gave it to him. ...Whatever he spent money on -- whether it be guns, drugs, or formula for his children -- T.I. had nothing to do with it." That's it, he was buying formula!

And those guns found in T.I.'s house? "T.I. has security that lives with him and stay with him at all times. The gun that the [federal agents] found belonged to his security team" -- all of whom are licensed to carry them, the source claims.

"The government was just looking to pin a case on T.I. - they've been trying for years. So they pushed [the bodyguard] into snitching on T.I."

But according to CNN, authorities said they found three firearms in the car in which T.I. -- also know as Cilfford Harris -- drove to pick up the machine guns and silencers, "including one loaded gun tucked between the driver's seat where Harris had been sitting and the center console."

Conspiracy, or just caught up?

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181. Cool, Shoot it!

Posted at 5:12AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Truth Sayer

182. did you get it? just making sure I had the right add.

Posted at 5:23AM on Oct 15th 2007 by im just saying

183. Yeah........right!

Posted at 5:29AM on Oct 15th 2007 by crybabylu

184. Yep check your E'mail!

Posted at 5:31AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Truth Sayer

185. those people never say "i did it"!!!!! even on murry povich --

Posted at 7:46AM on Oct 15th 2007 by goo goo gaa gaa

186. Looks like T.I. might be getting ready to do some T.I.M.E.

Posted at 4:33PM on Oct 19th 2007 by laffy taffy

187. # 12 it is a black thing it has been going on for year's and the white people pay for it.

Posted at 8:31AM on Oct 15th 2007 by big joe

188. Every time I hear about anyone getting in trouble regardless of their race or origin, I would like to think that just maybe they are not as involved as initially reported. It's sad to see people with so much good going on in their lives - live a careless & senseless live. Especially, when their are millions of people struggling day to day trying to make it while the fortunate one's are almost not deserving of the blessed life they live.

Only time will tell if he is guilty or innocent. I personally wasn't there to witness the act, therefore I cannot pass judgement.

Moreover, I must say that this is the most pleasant postings by that I have read so far on TMZ by the users. No racism or racist remarks were used. As a black male myself, it makes me sad to read the hideous things that a lot of people write in their comments about people of color.

Posted at 8:59AM on Oct 15th 2007 by X-Factor

189. The silencers were the only illegal thing in this story, unless they were full automatic machine guns. And maybe the loaded gun was licensed? Go figure. Anyway, I can't say much, I carry, with a permit. Why don't the people who want to own guns, buy them legally? It's not hard to get a permit to carry, why wouldn't they go the legal route? I don't understand. I hope they figure it out and let him go, he's to hot to be in jail! Kidding, if he did do it, punish him, but I hope he didn't. I hope it's all a big misunderstanding.

Posted at 9:19AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Agent D

190. And what is the big deal if he had loaded guns in his home? I do. A few of them too. It doesn't matter as long as they are legal! GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE.

Posted at 9:25AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Agent D

191. # 185 really think about it.

Posted at 10:35AM on Oct 15th 2007 by big joe

192. You are all just hatin; Step off my boo.

Posted at 11:36AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Freddie la

193. He’s felon. He’s not allowed to have firearms. What body guard needs machine guns and silencers? He can’t tell the truth because they’re going to put him in jail. He’s so busted. What an idiot.

Posted at 11:07AM on Oct 15th 2007 by swell

194. Martha, Your ignorant. What do you mean, "This minority"? you seem to harbor some resentment towards O.J. Let me be the first to tell you that African Americans in this country
are not represented by O.J. In fact his actions don't even come close to relating to T.I.'s problems. You seem to be concerned with keeping a thug element off the streets of Atlanta. Get yourself out there and do something, don't sit around in front of a computer and hate on someone who you know nothing about.

Posted at 11:33AM on Oct 15th 2007 by Panthro

195. This is just another set-up. The white man does not like to see any BLACK MAN have more money than them. The guy is innocent......rap will never go away, and will make more money than any pop or rock band. BTW OJ was innocent and is innocent again........ You people don't understand how the black man is set up everyday for BS. Walk a day in their shoe and you would understand...... FREE T.I.

Posted at 1:04PM on Oct 15th 2007 by Sharon

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