In this exclusively video obtained by TMZ, rapper TI is seen asking a cop who arrested him inside his multi-million dollar gated community that the only reason he was arrested was because “he was acting a fool” which isn’t actually a crime. In the footage, the rapper appears to be sober and coherent while asking the cop why was he arrested.
In an earlier news report, the rapper had arrived home around 4 A.M. but forgot his key and when he told the guard that he lived there, the guard refused to let him in. After his wife confirmed to the guard that he did live there he was allowed access. When the rapper went back to ask the guard why was he being given such a difficult time, words were exchanged and the police was called. There was never any physical violence but the guard allegedly stated to cops that he was in fear of his life.
The actor’s high-profile attorney Steve Sadow released the following statement to the media:
Tip was wrongfully arrested early this morning when he attempted to gain entrance into his gated community – where his wife “Tiny” 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 “Tiny” by phone and “Tiny” 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 Tip’s side of the story and wrongfully chose to end the situation by arresting Tip.
It is a known fact that rapper TI has been very vocal about police abuses around the country and was also one of the organizers of this year’s Houston Restaurant boycott. He also serves on Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms transition team.
