Earlier I told you that American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino‘s brother would appear on the same show that made his sister a household name. But hold on, who knew Ricco Barrino was signed to Grand Hustle to write hits for T.I.‘s roster of talent including Young Dro and Alfamega.

We’ve all heard rumors that artists were jumping ship from Grand Hustle now that the King of the South was on house arrest and facing serious time. But it looks like T.I.’s label isn’t going under after all. Ricco already had a regional hit with his ladies anthem “Bubble Gum”. Barrino alongside Grand Hustle producer Keith Mack, has a few more hits up their sleeves for Grand Hustle.

Which begs the question: isn’t American Idol supposed to be all about finding unsigned talent?

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