From Press Release:
MTV CHRONICLES T.I.’S YEAR ON PROBATION BEFORE SERVING
JAIL TIME IN “T.I.’S ROAD TO REDEMPTION: 45 DAYS TO GO” *
SET TO AIR ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 9:00PM ET/PT
America’s Top Selling Rapper Transforms The Lives Of At-Risk Teens In A Series Of Interventions While Grappling With His Own Demons
As he begins counting down the days to his impending March 2009 sentencing for weapons charges, Grammy-winning superstar T.I. finds himself at a remarkable crossroads. At the very apex of his career, he’s facing up to 30 years of jail time for an arrest stemming from his earlier life. However, as part of a deal worked out between his lawyers and the federal government, if he completes an amazing 1000 hours of community service during the year ending this March, that sentence may be reduced. At 27, finding himself at the very high- and low-point of his adult life, he’s seeking redemption in helping others avoid the mistakes he made.
In the new docu-series “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” cameras follow T.I.’s efforts to save himself by saving others. “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” is a moving title. Each week, the title will change to reflect the amount of time left to his sentencing. The final episode will air shortly after T.I.’s fate is revealed. In order to communicate his message, he has to give each teenager a tough love lesson in life and show them the consequences of what could happen if they continue down the wrong path. “T.I.’s Road To Redemption: 45 Days To Go” will premiere on Tuesday, February 10 at 9:00PM (ET/PT). Subsequent episodes will air in the show’s regular time slot at 9:30pm (ET/PT).
Source: Mylan Beauford | Fanscape Inc.
Po lil Tink Tink !:(
**Yawn** But I WILL be watching!! I’m just nosey like that!!
sympathy for the rubber band man? This ghetto tomfoolery hoodrat nonsense from Hip Hop is just so old
y is it called road to remption? what is he redeming?
is this the same show, different person ,that they did on lil kim?
PAGESINADIARY Says:
y is it called road to remption? what is he redeming?
is this the same show, different person ,that they did on lil kim?
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“Each week, the title will change to reflect the amount of time left to his sentencing”.
How many years are they slicing his sentence down to? I will be sure to tune into it!
@Sandi
You do know that his deal says that the DA will ask for no more then a year and that his house arrest time will count.
I’m one of the few who don’t buy T.I and his “change” for the better. This dude has trouble following him constantly but still manages to be praised.
He was caught trying to buy deadly weapons
He got preached stopping beefs and changing his ways and immediately went into a beef with Shawty Lo
I don’t believe for a second that he ever really wanted to squash that beef because his actions have proved otherwise.
I also wonder why he continues to go at Shawty Lo but 50 pretty much said he was now working with the Feds and he barely said a word. Hmmmmm
Boooo T.I
@shauny
I’m sorry but what rock have you been under sweetie? T.I never went after shawty lo. lo got his feelings hurt and started the shyt. Talking about T.I addressed him in a song talking bout shawty this and shawty that. Last time I checked every body and they momma uses the word shawty so if that’s the case the whole rap industry is talking about his a s s..lo trying to make a name for himself keeps T.I’s name in his mouth like the bitch-a-s-s-ness virus was injected. Everybody know lo bout to come back out talking that blazzay blah shyt that don’t no body wanna hear including his weak a s s music. Aint no body praising T.I but if the man wants to change then let him change. People have been pimps, hoes, crack heads, drug dealers and some mo shyt and have changed to be wonderful people in society..Take note (obama smoked that good good) so it’s fine that there are people out there that don’t have to believe him or in him for that matter. You don’t have to walk a mile in his shoes but your own. That’s the great the thing about this life we live. Redemption does not mean once you’re a hoe you gone always be hoe or once you’re a drug dealer you gone always be that in your life time. It may take others a lot longer to redeem themselves or some may never be able to believe in themselves to even try. If T.I’s a s s fail today tomorrow next year whatever it doesn’t matter because it’s his life and it’s not hurting you or anybody else. You can choose to either buy his music support his talent or don’t buy it at all or flick the channel. But over all everyone has an opinion at the end of the day and I respect your’s even if I don’t agree…
I’ll be watching
*going to set it up on dvr right now*
@ladyrazor
First of all “sweetie” if you disagree with what I write you have that option but do not ass-ume that you know what I am trying to say. From the above comments you clearly don’t.
Can you point out in comment #8 where I mentioned a beef over the word Shawty? Are you going to try to tell me that that isn’t T.I doing that stupid azz dance in front of that boys projects? Didn’t think so
It doesn’t matter who said what first, my point was that if T.I. was this “new and improved” man he is trying to becomes since he was caught trying to buy all of those weapons he would’ve let that shyt go no matter what “Lo” said or did.
A man who didn’t want drama wouldn’t make songs and do videos and have crew brawls if shyt is squashed. You are obviously a fan but he isn’t innocent. I am not on a side because I could give a shyt about Shawty Lo but he isn’t the one trying to preach about how changed he is either.
My point is that everywhere I see him he is talking about doing good and staying out of trouble but then he turns around and does the opposite. We’ll just leave it as we don’t agree. I’ll go back under my T.I rock now Thank You
T.I. ain’t seen no parts of being 27 in about FIVE years.
I will be front and center! LUVS me some TI his swagger/style/flow and everything else is off the charts!
@ shauny
D-a-m-n!!!! You just sound like I ruin your mutha fukin day..lol Aint nothing in your comment #8 that said the word “shawty” is how the beef started. That was brought up on my own trying to enlighten you on something you didnt know about. Now where in my comment #9 were is said this “supposed info” at? EXACTLY! I didn’t. And yes you are so right T.I was in Bowen Homes doing Lo’s dance…kudos for you for watching the video! But did I ever deny that or reference that? mmm..I didnt think so! (check the comment I left)
T.I let the video speak for himself letting everyone know that info Lo was bringing to the table was B/S. Are you trying to tell me that because you are trying to change that you should let people say what they want to say and use your fame to make a name for themselves and then turn around and do nothing? nicca please…lol aint no way that’s gone happen.
The video was already done before they squashed the fight dear. And well the brawl fight that happen, T.I cant control the roles of others now can he. Them niccas were grown as men and if they felt they were being disrespected and took it upon themselves to fight then so be it. Listen to the audio of what Alpha Mega said. Better yet watch the video because T.I was still on stage at the time. …youtube it or google it. Please get the facts together..
You think I’m a fan? Bisssh..I might be…lol Naw…but real talk entertainment is what i love so i stay knowing what’s going on. Oh by the way your welcome…lol (smile lighten up) You have your opinion and I have mine end of story.
I have a really crazy “relationship” with T.I. I’m definately not a fan of his music and he pisses me off to the tenth power at times such as his ongoing refusal to make Tiny an honest woman, the whole fiasco with Hoops and of course the ridiculous gun situation. Yet I like this guy. You can see the good in him. I guess I just have to remind myself that no one is perfect and stop judging him so harshly when he makes mistakes even the ongoing one of making babies out of wedlock and having his cake and eating it to. I ain’t perfect either.
I look forward to the show.
Ladyrazor says
Are you trying to tell me that because you are trying to change that you should let people say what they want to say and use your fame to make a name for themselves and then turn around and do nothing?
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Absolutely. We all gotta grow up sometime. If you react to every slick thing people say about you then you will be in constant conflict 24/7. People talk. You don’t have to sink to their level by responding even if it does piss you off. I’d like to see him get over that particular hurdle if for no other reason than to reduce the turmoil in his own life. Later for Shawty Lo. Who the hell is he anyway?
Bird…. We are >>>>>><<<<<< I have no idea why TI wasted breath on Shawty Lo. TI is an international artist… Shawty Lo?? Um, I’m sure there are people in the same city that are still trying to figure out who he is. I’m being sarcastic, but he isn’t worth the time. Tip has better things to be focusing on.
I also agree that he does some dumb ish… Why can’t he marry Tiny? I think he wants to, but keeps putting it off for some reason. Maybe he will before he gets locked up for a year; maybe he will as soon as he gets out next year. I think he has a big heart and he means well, so God will forgive him, but he has to be the one to make a sincere change; not just because now you’re going away for a year.
This is REALITY TV… thanks for the heads-up Auntie… will definitely support this show and have all my people watching as well.
@Bird Yes please back up off my baby TI..lol It doesnt bother me that he hasnt married Tiny for the simple reason I dont see most of our men breaking their necks to get to the alter even the ones with kids. Also, I feel thats between them so if she likes it I love it. TI has disappointed me in the past with his actions but I can see him trying and struggling to grow into the man he knows he can be..lol Yes girl I loves me some TI and his music is FIYAH!! I dont buy many rap/hip hop artist but he is at the top of the list with Kanye.
@ Bird
Absolutely. We all gotta grow up sometime. If you react to every slick thing people say about you then you will be in constant conflict 24/7. People talk. You don’t have to sink to their level by responding even if it does piss you off. I’d like to see him get over that particular hurdle if for no other reason than to reduce the turmoil in his own life. Later for Shawty Lo. Who the hell is he anyway?
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I understand where you are coming from. However Lo was doing the most. Granted his (T.I) actions may have or not been right, but when that seems to be the only topic being brought up after interview after interview and this fool is steady making videos and posting releasing them to the public makes things a little hard for him to focus. You got people asking him what he’s going to do about Lo. So he addressed it. Just like some celebs are doing now by doing there on blogs or youtube videos. (neyo, michelle williams mya, kanye and the list goes on) T.I is young and is struggling like someone said above to be a better man. He may fall back into his old ways every now and than. Whose perfect right? We all fall short sometimes…..It may take some people longer to grow up and make better decisions. Its all about having time and patience…about the whole Tiny situation you mention in your comments…I mean whatever floats both of there boats. I choose not to look at that situation because it has nothing to do with the music he makes and I dont have to live that live you know…lol You know and I know some dudes just have real commitment issues…go figure…
Daisy Says:
It doesnt bother me that he hasnt married Tiny for the simple reason I dont see most of our men breaking their necks to get to the alter even the ones with kids.
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Now you know this whole broken black family thing is one of my pet peeves. So the fact that most black men are not breaking their necks to marry black women is a tragedy not a reason for black men to keep shirking their responsibility to their women and children. I got this funny feeling Tiny doesn’t like it either. She just has no choice but to accept it in her mind.
I’ve always liked T.I., for various reasons…
But I have to say…
You know when you’ve TRULY made it…
When your show is on MTV…NOT BET…OR..Vh1!!!
@Bird, I am really with you on this point. When I was with my ex, it got to the point where it was embarrasing that we had two children, lived in the same household, but were not married. People would assume that we were, and refer to me as his wife, or him as my husband when we were out together, especially when we were with the kids. I was too embarassed to correct them because the obvious (if unspoken) question was, well why aren’t you married then?? The INDEFINITE engagement is no better either. IMO, there is no reason for people to be engaged for extremely lengthy periods of time (ala Carmelo and Lala)ESPECIALLY when money is not a mitigating factor, if they truly plan on getting married.
Lala11_7 Says:
You know when you’ve TRULY made it…
When your show is on MTV…NOT BET…OR..Vh1!!!
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Girl, that’s what I was thinking. He really is The Man!
@ bk2atl this is so true. playin house is so acceptable now a days its crazy. two three plus kids and no ring? stop it. we make too many excuses for bad situations and irresponsible behavior. and for the person that says, “so just because we have kids we have to get married. ” why make a child that lasts a lifetime with some you don’t want to be with for a lifetime. to clarify i am speaking only on the above situation, for now. ( living together with multiple kids and no ring ) one unplanned situation. ok maybe where still workin it out, but two three four. stop it.
Hey, Hey SR Fam…I’ve been lurking b.cuz I have been slaving at my damn office!!! Doing overtime and all that jazz…but T.I. always draws my azz back to comment lol!!!
I LOVE this man…I will most definitely be watching (or recording on the dvr due to doing overtime)…I truly hope T.I. can get it together and this is his LAST run-in with the law FORREAL.
didnt lil kim do this first ? this kids are addicted to the lime light he will be back into trouble because he likes the attention.
@ Bird…I’m with you.
I’m pretty sure Tiny does not like being a “girlfriend”…that is why she keeps flashing that rock and calling herself his “fiancee”. Damn just putting a ring on it…how about walking down that isle and saying “I do”???!!!
I love me some T.I. but if he isn’t leaving her…then what is with the hold up? Marrying the one that has been down for you isn’t a bytch move and marriage is not necessarily a trap.
I don’t think he will ever leave Tiny (well not for long anyways)…she most certainly isn’t leaving him sooooooo go on boo!!! Marry the girl lol…
i like TI, but he’s looking very dead in the eyes in this picture.