T.I becomes an Idol

We all have seen stories about or know people who have gone through some shit in their lives. I am sorry but there is no simple way to write this one, people. We all know about those dumb asses who stand on street corners and hustle, or who kill and don't think that their own lives are on a timer. Whether we have been there, done that or have lost because of things like this, we know and that is what matters most.

Sometimes, we have those who reform and decide that enough is enough. Whether it last, or is factual the facade that they display is really what matters most, if they are in the lime light. I say this because those in the lime light, such as rappers and singers have more than just themselves that do what they do. They have those that mimic their actions and behavior, demeanor and persona, style of dress and charisma.

However, people such as rapper Clifford "T.I" Harris, 28 and an extraordinary rapper have become that public figure who has endured some harsh times and even created some of his own. None the less he has learned valuable lessons and has rearranged his life accordingly. A lesson to be learned by many and needs to be imitated by most.

T.I who is currently preparing to serve an 1 year sentence, after pleading guilty to the possession of three machine guns and 2 silencers, has already began, if not completed his 1,000 hours of community service. He decided to air "T.I's Road to Redemption", where he take young adults off the street and try to get them to realize that the lives that they are living are not what's happening. He would know.

So many people talk about fake rappers, those who have not lived "the life," well T.I's not one. Yes, he managed to remain a pretty boy, with his childish looks, but he is a man none the less. When he was younger he decided that he could make some big money with selling drugs and so he chose a path that later in life he revamped from. At first I was going to say he regretted it, but it is nothing to regret. That life made him who he is today, and although I don't know him, he is worth looking up to.

He took responsibility for his actions. He admits his stupidity and he doesn't allow the humility to weigh him down or take away from his accomplishments or glory. He took a dead end life and wrote a story about it in every song and every beat. Lets be real he is a father that takes care of his children. He is a man that is ready to suffer the consequences of his actions and he is rapper that has "lived the life."

Sometimes, it takes more than one or two obstacles to change us, and sometimes it takes a endearing tragedy to make us see that we need to change ASAP. For anyone that follows T.I knows that on more than his recent song, "Dead and Gone," T.I has referenced his childhood friend who was shot and killed after a car pulled up along side of theirs and began shooting,Philant Johnson was the only fatality.



T.I who had previously said that he would no longer carry weapons, wished he'd had one at that moment. However, justice was served. The murderer of Mr, Johnson received 66 years to life in prison. Hopefully, T.I will not have to serve the entire year of his sentence and will be out making music about his time spent, and the lessons learned.

T.I is worth being considered an Idol. Congrats T.I for your exuberant transformation, and know that there are many people behind you, and wish that this situation will be the last.

Mysti

ENJOY THE LATEST VIDEO BY T.I FEATURING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE...
"DEAD AND GONE"