Clifford Harris Jr., the rapper known as T.I. expressed confidence he would not be convicted of federal weapons charges, speaking publicly for the first time since his arrest in a video posted on a hip-hop Web site.
In the short video posted on Streetcred.com, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., said people shouldn't believe everything reported in the news.
"I look forward to being exonerated on all charges," the 27-year-old rapper said in the video. "And I say that with the utmost sincerity."Harris thanked his fans and lawyers. He also thanked the judge in his case for allowing him to be on house arrest. He also said in the video that he is using his free time to read, write and work on a new album.
Harris was arrested Oct. 13 in a midtown Atlanta parking lot just blocks from the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which he was to headline later that night. Federal authorities say Harris tried to buy machine guns and silencers. He was released on bond Oct. 26.
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(The Associated Press)
