Rapper T.I. has been sentenced to 3 years in jail with possible work-release after 1 year for a variety of probation violations including possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana. T.I. was convicted in 1998 for “violating a state controlled substances act and for giving false information.” http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486501/20040421/t_i_.jhtml?headlines=true