T.I. Set To Headline National Hip Hop Summit
In a special appearance, Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist, film star and hip-hop icon Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Jr. reaffirms his commitment to community service by participating in the upcoming Turn Up the Vote National Hip-Hop Summit at Temple University on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. The Summit is sponsored by The Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund (HREF), PowerPAC and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN).
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to participate in the Hip-Hop Summit,” T.I. emphasized. “We are going to encourage young people to go out to vote. I personally know the value of having the right to vote and it taken away from you, but I will add my voice to help inspire others to take seriously this right and responsibility.”
Get the positive PR rolling homey…
The rest of the press release on the event is below
Russell Simmons stated, “T.I.’s commitment to serve and to give back to the community is a shining example of the best of hip-hop. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and the Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund continue to provide opportunities for artists and others to empower youth. T.I. will join me, Ciara, Jim Jones and a host of other artists to get out the vote across the state of Pennsylvania.”
The Turn Up the Vote National Hip-Hop Summit takes place two days before the Pennsylvania primary and will educate young adults on the issues in the upcoming Presidential election. 2008 has been described as the “Year of the Youth Vote.” Millions of 18-35 year olds across America are being encouraged to go to the polls and vote in record numbers.
“T.I. has supported the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network from the beginning. We are pleased to salute and recognize his leadership and commitment to help others. His presence with us in Philadelphia will greatly enhance our ability to mobilize young voters,” declared Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.
“America is undergoing a profound change led by a cadre of young, talented and inspiring hip-hop leaders. The Philadelphia get-out-the-vote Hip-Hop Summit will be truly historic. Thousands will be gathered and their voices will be heard and felt by millions of young voters,” concluded Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President of the Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund.
T.I. will headline the event with entertainment mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons and R&B superstar Ciara to discuss topics that effect American youth, including: Overcoming Poverty, Healthcare, Education, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Stopping Violence in Urban Communities, Ending the War in Iraq and the importance of Civic Engagement.
Additional confirmed panelists include: Jim Jones, Flo-Rida, Webbie, Lil Boosie, Rosci and Terrence J (hosts of BET’s 106 & Park), Chrisette Michelle, Rich Boy, Styles P, Lyfe Jennings, Lil X, Green Lantern, Gorilla Zoe, Latino hip- hop/reggaeton stars Alexis y Fido; O’Neal McKnight; Emily King and NAACP National Director, Youth and College Division, Stefanie Brown.. Doors open at 12:30pm. For more information and to download free tickets, log onto: www.hsan.org.
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April 16th, 2008 at 10:14 am
TI my man but for the sentence he got, he told on somebody. Prolly Elliot Spitzer. Fall behind El Numero Uno.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I would tell too. I’m not sitting in prison with all that T.I. has attained in life. Nope. Snitchin I would do.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Word.
If i was told that my sentence would be cut by 14 years if i snitched, then ill SNITCH! fuck another nigga! I don’t wanna be living around men everyday of my life for 15 year, FUCK THAT!
April 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
of course t.i. is headlining the national hiphop summit.
that sounds about right
just like t.i. has to talk to kids, excuse me, black kids as part of his community service. yea that man was caught wit all these guns, and the judge forces him to talk to kids, or he suggested it and the judge thought it sounded great.
i think that judge was on BET payroll
watch lil wayne get sentenced, and have to spend time being a substance abuse counselor and of course, talking to black kids.
they trying to destroy us
April 16th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Damn real spit .. his own body gaurd snitched on him with the weapons .. lol .. and he pays him for protection .. yea I and all of you know he spilled some serious beans to be a free man .. it is what it is hopefully he can live with people knowing he a snitch .. i dont think its gonna bother him .. he seems to be fine .. he looks at his millions and laughs.. he aint broke at all and he is a free man . every one for themselves .. its no honor amung street cats anyway .. dudes gotta do what they gotta do to continue to eat.. i advise all whom proclaim hustling and having street cred .. it doesnt matter when your stuck sitting behind bars, growing old.. none of it does .. your life is on pause for 10+ to 20 years you aint nothin special , you a fool cause you werent smart enough to avoid the box .. its your fault noone elses live with it and come home when you in ya mid 40’s !! shamefull
April 16th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
if the nigga did the crime then he has to pay for it. it dont matter if the other nigga didnt get caught. he got caught so he should have shut his mouth and did his time like a REAL MAN would do. if your livin that life then you know the consequences that come with it. but of course yall niggas is to bitch made to realize that. TI put himself in that position, he shouldnt have blamed anyone but himself. How you gone tell on someone because of YOUR mistake. Ive never understood that shit. YOU get caught because of a mistake YOU made and then you wanna point the finger at another man that DID NOT get caught.
April 17th, 2008 at 1:45 am
T.I. showing the kiddies some love…thatz what’s up! I have never gotten caught with any of .. artillery…never will, and I still have 2 deal with the little homies everyday…
I’d say 2 T.I. and all the artists in the game, represent 2 the fullest 4 the youth coming up and 4 all the single parents who gotta deal with all the challenges and uncertainties in rearing a stronger generation…
Remembering Lala @>——–
J’marie~~~
April 17th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Grand Hustle! Grand Scheme! Real niggas do the math! THERE ARE NO KNOWN GANGSTERS OR CRIMINALS WALKING THE STREETS AFTER HAVING BEEN CAUGHT WITH NOT JUST MODIFIED WEAPONS BUT MODIFIED FULLY AUTOMATIC ASSAULT RIFLES. And im talking about powerful, damn near billion dollar criminals from Jeff Fort, Larry Hoover all the way to Tookie G in L.A. For my really real niggas that have dealt and are still dealing with the system only three things even remotely make sense! 1. He simply, flat out snitched, 2. This is an expensive publicity stunt to gurantee future record sells. 3. This is the dumbest “gangster” the streets have ever known! I feel that it is all the above.