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With less than two months before he has to turn himself in to serve a one year and a day jail sentence on federal gun charges; T.I says he wants to spend his remaining days of freedom with his family.

In an interview with MTV News the Atlanta-bred rap superstar admitted that he hasn’t had a chance to clock enough hours with his loved ones over the last year. “I work so much, so I’d just like the time to kick it with them,” he told MTV’s Sway. “The kids, the old lady, my cousins, my brother, just with my family. Maybe take a vacation, maybe something for Mother’s Day. I don’t know, man. I might be able to make one more birthday party.”

While he will most likely only have to serve ten months behind bars, his absence is a big concern to his family, who will be forced to adjust. “Well, you know we still got more work to do,” he explained. “At the end of the day I’m not going to be gone long enough to have any long-lasting effects. Of course, the initial emotion will be one of somber grief. But by the time they get over it, I’ll be getting home. Compared to how bad it could have been, I think I made out all right.”

Although in previous interviews Tip revealed that he doesn’t want his children or his friends to visit once he’s locked up, he apparently requested to be in confinement near Atlanta if possible. Tip is expected to report to jail by May 19.

It’s a common misconception that T.I. is going to jail today. He’s actually NOT going to jail, he’s simply going for his sentencing.

A Northern Georgia District judge sentenced T.I. to one year and one day in prison on felony weapons charges Friday (March 27), calling the rapper’s plea deal “experimental” but a success.

Judge Charles Pannell Jr. told the rapper he had more than exceeded the court’s expectations, and he hoped his case would inspire similar plea deals.

As a part of the plea deal T.I. (real name: Clifford Harris) struck last March, the year-and-a-day sentence was expected. The rapper is also required to complete 1,000 hours of community service before turning himself in, and another 500 hours after completing his sentence. He also must pay a $100,000 fine.

Tip is scheduled to report to prison voluntarily within the next six to eight weeks. However, the judge acknowledged that the rapper has agreed-upon commitments what will not allow him to enter prison before May 19.

T.I., in a charcoal-grey suit and matching black dress shirt and tie, delivered a sober speech to the judge. His 10-minute speech details his misguided youth, the death of his best friend Philant Johnson in 2006, and his desire to use his mistakes for a positive end.

“Your honor, pehaps if I didn’t make the mistakes that I did as a youth, maybe I could have armed myself legally,” he said.

T.I. said Johnson’s death contributed to impairing his judgment.

A number of supporters spoke before Tip, including church activists Ambassador Andrew Young and Bishop Eddie Long.

Judge Pannell listened to each supporter and graciously thanked T.I. for successfully meeting the terms of his plea deal and the conditions of his bond.

Several times throughout his closing remarks, Judge Pannell called T.I.’s arrangement “experimental.” He singled out the U.S. Attorney responsible for the deal and joked, “If this didn’t work, I’d send you to jail, Mr. Harris – but the attorney, I’d probably throw him out the 23rd-floor window.” The remark drew laughs and Tip smiled as well.

T.I. thanked the government legal team for their “vision” and told the courtroom that pleasing the judge and lawyers makes him as happy as him trying to please his family.

The rapper must agree on meeting a number of conditions after his release. He will be required to submit to an audit, drug counseling and he will be subjected to home confinement for 60 days.

A beaming T.I. celebrated with his family immediately afterward, before court officers ordered people to leave the floor. Tip held a brief press conference after inside the courthouse lobby, thanking his family and supporters.

TI’s baby mother Tameka “Tiny” Cottle recently gave an interview with Essence magazine. In it, Tiny gave some insight into her relationship with T.I.

ESSENCE: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about you and T.I.’s relationship?

TINY: That we’re not a real couple. They think because we’re not married yet and have been engaged for two years that something must be wrong. I know it’s a long time, but there are so many restrictions placed upon him now before we can think about planning a wedding. There is so much love between us it’s ridiculous, and we like time together. So the things that people say and write about us doesn’t bother me. I know what we have and what he shows me every day and that’s all that matters.

ESSENCE: Do you have any words of encouragement for women who might be going through a similar situation as you?

TINY: Yes. Depending on the situation and the person, you should stick it out through thick and thin—the good and bad times. If you know you’re with someone who would give his life for you and is somewhat a responsible better half, then stand up for him. I know my man’s heart and because of that I’m going to be everything I need to be for him. Yes, he’s made mistakes, but so have I.

If your man stands up for you and is there whenever you need him, then doesn’t he deserve your unconditional love and support? If I know that about my man, then that’s the kind of woman I’m going to be for him. I might need him in different ways than he needs me, but if being his woman means loving, supporting and putting his mind at ease, then the least I can do is step up to the plate and be there for him and our family.

Bad Things come to a End!!!

Rapper T.I. will start his prison sentence on 27 March (09). The hitmaker will go before an Atlanta, Georgia judge on that date and he’ll officially be sentenced to jail. T.I., real name Clifford Harris, will spend a year and one day behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of unregistered weapons.

Our source tell us that Tiny should be about four months preggers by now, but when she found out that she was pregnant she had to decide if she wanted to keep this child. Tiny is tired of T.I. being on the road so much. Basically, he’s always gone and she’s always pregnant.

Our source also tells us that there is a rumored beef brewing between T.I. and Floyd Mayweather because he’s continually trying to hit on Tiny.

Floyd needs to fall back. Last time we checked, bullets fly through boxing gloves smoothly, and we ALL know what T.I. is packing.

Atlanta’s own Monica threw a private birthday bash for her fiance Rocko Sunday night at Straits and all of Atlanta’s elite came through to wish Rocko a happy birthday.

Here is where its get interesting:

They say Tiny arrived at the party that evening without T.I. and was seated in the private VIP dining room along with Rocko, Monica and their close family and friends.

Rapper Shawty Lo, who everyone knows has been beefing with T.I. for a minute, entered the room with his wife and was seated right next to Tiny.

If you look at the pictures you see how big that table is. Tiny could have easily been seated anywhere else in the room besides right next to T.I.’s arch enemy.

Rest assured that neither Monica nor Rocko had anything to do with the seating arrangements that night.

Anyway, within the hour, word went out to T.I. who arrived not long thereafter (in a white tee) and firmly requested that Tiny rise up and leave with him — which she dutifully did.

They say the informant may have been T.I.’s paid spy who reports back to him with detailed information on every move Tiny makes in his absence. The spy has no visible means of support, yet lives a well-maintained lifestyle.

I’m happy to report that Tiny and T.I. have worked things out, and the royal couple will ring in the New Year tonight at a party in Miami, Florida.

This is one of the most hilarious interviews ever…Who is she? I love her….

A few classic moments to look for:

-When TI first walks out, Chelsea hugs him and then grabs his booty on the sly

-TI calls Chelsea a “loose white woman” and later on says “you have a thing for black guys don’t you”

-Chelsea asks TI does he have a “girlfriend” and he proceeds to tell her about his “situation”