In a recent interview with CNN, T.I. who has dominated the Billboard music charts talks about his upcoming one year prison sentence starting in March after an illegal weapons charge in which the music artist is currently severing seven months house arrest and 1,500 hours of community service. Here is an excerpt from that interview:
CNN: When I first heard about the charges, I said, “You have got to be kidding. WHY?”
T.I.: Well, in order to fully understand the answer to that question, you will have to put yourself in my shoes. You know how many attempts have been made against my life? There are people out there that would rather kill you than to tell you “Good luck” or “I am happy for you.” So until you understand that, you wouldn’t understand my train of thought.
Not to say it was right. It’s just my best explanation.
CNN: What scares you?
T.I.: Federal court dates. (Laughs)
CNN: Are you scared about going to jail for a year?
T.I.: I wouldn’t describe it as fear. I would describe it more as concerned. Concerned, and I am a little anxious. Sooner I get started, sooner I get finished.