Oct.02.2008 // T.I. Covers Giant Magazine

T.I. graces the November 2008 cover of Giant Magazine. In this issue T.I talks about his new album, Paper Trail, The 2008 Presidential Election, and his recent legal problems. This issue also features Barack Obama, Megan Good, Ludacris, and John Legend.

Sep.17.2008 // [RANDOM CELEBRITY QUOTES] Ne-Yo // Aubrey O’Day // T.I.

NE-YO ON R&B MUSIC AND SEAN GARRETT »

I don’t wanna name any names right now. You’re gonna get me in trouble. But you know what I’m talking about. There was an era when R&B wasn’t hot. … The whole hip-hop/R&B era just kinda threw me for a loop. Around early 2000 when every song kinda sounded like (one note repeated). Like for real, one note the whole song? That never made sense to me. ‘Cause like, if you’re gonna rap — rap. If you’re gonna sing — sing. Don’t try to do this combination hybrid of the two of them that sounds like (garbage). I didn’t dig it. I just never got into it

…Everybody was very much hip-hop/R&B. Everybody was very much Ciara- and Sean Garretted-out. No disrespect to Sean Garrett (writer of Ciara’s debut single “Goodies”), but I think he kind of fathered that era.

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Sep.15.2008 // [GOSSIP ON THIS!] Laila Ali Gives Birth // T.I. Being Sued // Gucci Mane Sent to Jail

LAILA ALI GIVES BIRTH TO FIRST CHILD » Female boxer Laila Ali and former NFL star Curtis Conway welcomed the first child together into the world yesterday morning. Curtis Muhammad Conway came into the world weighing in at 6.8 pounds, measuring 19 inches long, which is no surprise seeing as his mom and grandpa are boxers and his dad is a football player. This kid definitely has an athletic future ahead of him!

Conway already has three children - 13-year-old twin boys and a 9-year-old daughter - from a previous relationship.

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Sep.12.2008 // [VIDEO PREMIERE] T.I. - “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”

Here is the official video premiere of T.I.’s third single, “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”, from his upcoming album, Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), which is due in stores September 30th. Check out the video above!

Sep.10.2008 // [VIDEO PREMIERE] Maino - “Hi Hater” (Remix) F/ T.I., Plies, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, & Fabolous

Here is the video premiere of Maino’s remix video of his latest single, “Hi Hater”, featuring T.I., Plies, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss and Fabolous. The incredibly sexy Mya is also cameo’d in this video looking so good! Check this video out!

Sep.09.2008 // 2008 MTV Video Music Awards: The Fashion (Best & Worst Dressed)

The 2008 Video Music Awards aired Sunday night and yours truly is here to bring you the 411 on all of the hottest (and not so hot) styles worn at the show! There were many hot styles worn to the show, but first and foremost, I gotta show some love to the men, because if you take out the select few that I will talk about later on in the post, just about every guy was dressed to impress! Some of the best dressed male celebs of the night were Ludacris, Ne-Yo, LL Cool J, T.I, John Legend, and Chris Brown. Ludacris looked like Mr. Urban High Fashion wearing Gucci from head to toe (tie included), Ne-Yo also looked good rocking Gucci from head to toe, LL Cool J lost the bedazzled tee’s and kept it simple yet classy in Gucci, John Legend really gave an edge to the classic white button up, black tie, and pants look by adding a fly white leather jacket, and Chris Brown decided not to wear his favorite red carpet designer and opted for a Louis Vuitton Jacket, Cassett Jeans, and Dior kicks. Keep reading for more styles from the show.
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Sep.08.2008 // 2008 MTV Video Music Awards: The Performances

The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards was full of big performances! Rihanna, T.I., Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, LL Cool J, and Kanye West all lit up the stage tonight with great performances but in case you missed it…you know we’ve got you covered! Check out Rihanna’s opening performance of “Disturbia” above and the rest after the cut!

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Sep.08.2008 // 2008 MTV Video Music Awards: The Show

LOS ANGELES // SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 2008 » I didn’t really get a chance to sit down and watch the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, so I can’t really tell you what went down, but judging by the photos, it looks to have been a pretty good show; much better than last year, I hope! But anyway, I figure it will come on 50 million more times over the next few weeks, so I’ll be able to catch the re-runs. The show featured performances from Rihanna, T.I., Christina Aguilera, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, and more. Continue reading for more pics from the show, and if you want to check out the videos as well as a fashion rundown, in addition to more 2008 VMA coverage, be sure to check back soon!

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Sep.06.2008 // Who Owns the Track?: T.I. vs Trey

Here Trey Songz can be heard covering T.I.’s chart-topping single “Whatever You Like” from his forthcoming project entitled Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic) in stores and online September 30th! Now, my question is Who Owns the Track?

♫ Trey’s version!

♫ T.I.’s version!

Sep.05.2008 // ♫ T.I. - “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”

T.I. has released his second single, “What Up (What’s Haapin’)”, from his upcoming album Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic). It’s said to be a music video shot for the single already in his older neighborhood. T.I.’s Paper Trail is due in stores September 30th. Check out his latest single in the link below.

♫ Listen To “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”

Aug.23.2008 // ♫ Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z & Lil’ Wayne - “Swagger Like Us”

New music from the few hottest rappers in the game right now! Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z & Lil’ Wayne have all decided to collaborate on one track titled “Swagger Like Us!” The track is sampled from M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes.” Can you even imagine the buzz … or hype this song will cause?! I’m not sure who’s album this will appear on because Jay-Z, T.I., or maybe even Kanye are all working on new albums. But anyhow, I know ya’ll have to check this beat!

♫ LISTEN TO “SWAGGER LIKE US”

Aug.08.2008 // ♫ T.I. f/ Ludacris - “Wish You Would”

New music from T.I.’s forthcoming project! “Wish You Would” is pretty self-explanatory. I don’t know if it’ll be a single or not, but if so, this would be T.I. and Luda’s first collaboration on a single.

♫ Click Here To Listen!

Aug.06.2008 // [VIDEO PREMIERES] T.I. - “Whatever You Like” // N*E*R*D F/ Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, & Pusha T - “Everyone Nose (Remix)”

Here’s the official T2W music video premiere of T.I.’s brand new video for “Whatever You Like” off of his new album, “Paper Trail,” which is due in stores September 30th 2008!
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Aug.01.2008 // [Album Covers] Nelly // LL Cool J // T.I. // Karina

Here is the official (and alternate) album cover for St. Luis rapper Nelly’s forthcoming album set to be released Sept. 19th, Brass Knuckles (Universal).
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Jul.18.2008 // ♫ T.I. - “Whatever You Like”

“Whatever You Like“, produced by Jim Jonsin, will be the official first single from T.I.’s forthcoming album, Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), in stores Sept. 9th; make sure you go out and support!

♫ Click Here To Listen!