“Just a friendly message for everybody man who thought I was gone forever/Partner, it’s a year and a day and countin’ you understand that/By the time you hear this, I’ll probably be half way home/Now remember that, sucker (Laugh).”
Here’s the official version of the first single from the re-release of Paper Trail called Case Closed. Ah, so clever.
Props: NR
Previously: New Music: T.I. x M.J.B. “Don’t Forget” (CDQ)
Here we go again. Reports have begun to surface that the couple did the do last Friday in a private ceremony before T.I. turned himself in today.
Source: Urban Daily x Hollyscoop
And if they did, I was right.
Previously: YN Predicts T.I. and Tiny Will Get Married
Sidebar: Tiny and Lil’ Wayne’s ex have a BET show.
It’s been brought to my attention that quite a few heads are feelin’ this new X joint. I implore you: Listen again! This is noise pollution.
{mp3}the way its gonna be full{/mp3}
First heard it from: Sermon’s Domain
According to TMZ:
Rapper T.I. has checked himself into the federal prison in Forrest City, Arkansas, according to one of his attorneys.
We’re told T.I. reported to the minimum security prison prior to the 12 PM deadline. The 28-year-old rapper was sentenced to 366 days after he was busted trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers from undercover federal agents back in 2007.
YN removes foot from mouth. Pause.
The homie Adam Aziz who once worked for Cliff’s StreetCred.com breaks down what the big homie needs to focus on during his time away.
5. WRITE
Countless rappers have written some of their most vivid, emotional and real lyrics while in prison including the late, great 2Pac Shakur. T.I. should throw himself into songwriting and let his feelings about his current position play out on paper…and then in the studio when he gets out. It’s going to be tough for T.I. to write anything resembling happy music while he’s locked behind the walls with people telling him when he eats and goes outside. Selfishly this should give T.I. fans some powerful lyrics once he’s released. Songs like “No Matter What” and “You Ain’t Missin’ Nothin'” were just a glimpse of how deep TIP could get.
Check full list at Broken Cool
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In honor of Clifford’s impending incarceration, Angela Yee and her crew came up with a list of top 10 Rappers who got locked up right when their career was most poppin’. Here’s audio from the show where Ang played clips from each person during their legal troubles. Pretty crazy stuff when you think about it. After the jump, full list with a couple of honorable mentions.
Pt. 1
{mp3}07 pt. 1{/mp3}
Pt. 2
{mp3}08 pt. 2{/mp3}
Pt. 3
{mp3}09 pt. 3{/mp3}
Pt. 4
{mp3}10 pt. 4{/mp3}
Pt. 5
{mp3}11 pt. 5{/mp3}
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.