In the midst of it all...

Here is a clip of Clifford "TIP" Harris reaching out to his fans, family and peers - who are not near him, can't speak to him or can't pass a background check -




Dear T.I.P,

I love you but you are disappointing me the more and more you speak out. I understand that you stand by the fact that you are innocent on those crazy charges of attempting to purchase machine guns and silencers to go with but what are we -the people- really to believe. You say that we shouldn't believe everything in the media and newspapers - true - but what were you thinking when you walked up to the guns and were looking to buy? Even if you weren't looking to buy, why were you in such company anyway? If you know you are a hot target and the hip hop police are after you, why wouldn't you steer clear of all the things that could shine a negative light on you? I've watched you speak out on various important issues and know that you are a very intelligent man. I do hope that you rise above these pending charges - and give up the life of an American Gangster as everyone so eloquently puts it.

Best,
Miss Merry

T.I.'s Imitation of Life

Complex features TI little cute self on the cover of the November 2007 issue with a Turkey Day theme - Loving him and this mag - Great Combination! - Tip talks about his preparation for his role in American Gangster, the experience of being with such prestigious actors as Denzel and Russell, Hip-Hop and the Jena 6.

*Ironically since his arrest last month, Tip has been on house arrest where he is not to have visits from anyone without government's approval. Since then, he has recently received clearance for living the life of an American Gangster and got the judge's approval to have Thanksgiving at his home in Jonesboro, GA.