T.I keep on keeping it REAL!!! I'm a school guidance counselor in the BX, and I really wished I knew you were going to be there. Hopefully, I'll be able to meet you soon & maybe we could work with the students at my school. Please continue making a difference because we need U!!!
Hi T.I. I want to say that I admire what you're doing to reach out to young people. I know it is hard dealing with your own circumstances and you probably wish you had somebody guide you in the same way back then. I have a radio show on blog talk radio that allows young music artists that are undiscovered to promote their talents on my show at no charge whatsoever. I did this because I know so many of our youth are not able to get that word out like others in the business were able to do. In addition more ears listening helps the word pass to more people. Artists like you have struggled in the past to find something to do with their lives to get out of bad circumstances. They see guys like you and Lil Wayne, Ludacris and more doing so well, and they want to reach those goals too. Hopefully they also see other career choices as well that can accomplish this. I believe the key desire for that rested in being able to survive and take care of one's family. I also grew up in a neighborhood on the rise in crime in West Philly and all I could think of was making a move out of there. I got tired of gunshots, drugs, prostitution and vandalism. The city didn't seem to care just like it doesn't seem to care now.I took a risky chance and moved to another state, with no job promise in tact, no car, and very little money not to mention both my school aged kids. I consider myself pretty successful now after making better choices, and believing in myself. I looked for help, I found resources, and opened myself up to humility. . I'm not rich but my wealth can not be determined by my material possessions but by the royalty of the spirit within me. I am a better person than I could ever be and no amount of money or material wealth could have done that for me. I love that you also realize these things and that you are reaching out to kids to make better choices or deal with the consequences. I am as proud of you as I would be my own son. My boys are not involved in any illegal activity or have a history of being in serious trouble because I was there to support them even as a single mom, and I took them out of the element that would make them feel that crime is the way of life. Since I am reaching out to young people and with other activities as well, I would like to invite you to speak on my radio show the MESSAGE you are trying to relay to our young people. Allow me to give you that access to make your voice heard on internet radio. In order to do this you would only need to call into the radio wherever you are and we can talk. I love you for what you do and what you are trying to become. If no woman or mother or aunt or family member has ever told you that, please let me. Take care of the family.
Ravenda
Mingle Zone Network
ravenda26@yahoo.com http://www.blogtalkradio.com/MINGLE-ZONE-NETWORK
T.I., what you're doing is admirable. Saw the epsiode where you introduced your mom; seems like a strong and family oriented woman.You are very lucky to have such a strong woman in your life. Double lucky to have Tiny also in your life; keep them close to you; never waver. I am proud of you as a young adult & entertainer.
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