In 2007, shortly before he was meant to perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards, T.I. was arrested for illegally purchasing guns. According to reports, the rapper was caught in a sting operation in which his bodyguard was an informant for authorities, and turned in the rapper for buying the weapons.
For his crimes, the rapper was sentenced to prison for 366 days, time that was shortened because he accepted a community service program, which had him speaking to kids in schools and community groups about how to stay on the right track.
Less than two day before starting his time behind bars, T.I. took the stage for one final performance in Atlanta. During the show, the rapper spoke to the crowd, per CNN. "I'm doing the best I can to get out there, man, and put something positive on these young kids, man," he said. "I try my best. I need y'all help, though." According to Billboard, he signed off by saying, "see y'all in 366 days."
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