After a Tuesday night out, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. attempted to re-enter his gated community home but realized that heβd misplaced his keys. Apparently the security guard wasnβt interested in letting him into his home, and an altercation occurred, which ended up with T.I. being arrested at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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According to the Associated Press, T.I. (born Clifford Harris) was hit with disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and simple assault charges. Before his arrest, T.I. attempted to contact a friend, who came out to assist but also ended up being arrested because of an outstanding warrant.
Harrisβ attorney, Steve Sadow, released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:
Tip was wrongfully arrested early this morning when he attempted to gain entrance into his gated community - where his wife βTinyβ and his family reside. The guard was sound asleep when Tip arrived at the guardhouse. It took Tip some time to wake up the sleeping guard. Tip clearly identified himself and sought entry. The guard refused entry. Tip was in contact with βTinyβ by phone and βTinyβ confirmed that Tip should be let in immediately. The guard continued to refuse entry without justification. Words were exchanged and apparently the guard and/or a supervisor called the police. When the police arrived, they were not interested in hearing Tipβs side of the story and wrongfully chose to end the situation by arresting Tip.
The Henry County Police Department says that the rapper was released from jail about 8 a.m. Wednesday after posting the $2,250 bond. He did not appear before a judge.
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