The King of the South is once again tied up in legal woes! This time he is not directly responsible for the matters at hand. Remember the hit single “What You Know About That” well seems to be everything wasn’t cleared on the processing of that record and up & coming artist Filby had the following to say to Radaronline.com

Filby claims that TI’s Grammy-award winning track, “What You Know About That” shares the “same rate of harmonic range” and states the two recordings have “nearly identical instrumental melodic lines in terms of pitch, shape, and rhythm”. Filby is seeking damages and profits derived from that song.

What you think? Does the king need to worry about this issue or just keep it pimpin’ as usual.

Akoo had the chance of a lifetime to team up with such a historical brand as Gshock on this limited edition chronograph Casio timepiece.

Derek Jeter co-founder of AKOO clothing and close friend of TIP had the following to say about the collab:

“We’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate with G-Shock. The AKOO edition is an extension to their consistent track record. We can’t wait for our AKOO family and customers to get their hands on it.”

There will only be 1000 of them made so that makes them super exclusive. It will be available in stores at March 15th, 2010 and will retail for $180.00. The colorway is purple, gold and white:. Purple -which represents royalty, Gold – which represents power and White – which represents purity. Everything that represents the AKOO brand and with the phrase “A King of Oneself” etched on the band. Enough talking check out the packaging also:

The king of the south is ready to get back in the studio and drop his new long awaited album. Looks like being locked down didn’t affect his grind…just made it stronger.

Producer Jim Jonsin who is responsible for hits like TI’s “Whatever U Like” is back in the studio with him working on the kings latest effort. He said the following:

He was so upbeat, his spirits were up, and he’s excited to be out and working. He hasn’t changed, he sounded exactly like he did when I talked to him months before he went in.

and what direction is the king going with this album:

He’s back in the studio. I sent him some music via email,” Jonsin reveals. “He can work during the week and not on the weekend, I believe. He’s definitely working on an album for this year right now.”

The project’s direction is still up in the air. “That’s really going to be determined by him. We’re supposed to get together or talk more about it soon,” Jonsin shares. “But his last album was great and his sound already does really well, so I wouldn’t see him changing too much.”

Akoo King is starring in a movie do out in May 14, 2010. Big shout-out to Rap-Up.com for the exclusive pics below:

Until then check out this new AKOO swavor!!

Forward Polo
$62.00

Former Atlantic Records VP Kevin Liles hinted on his Twitter page that the Kind of the South was back in the studio already after being released early last month for Christmas. Here’s what the Tweet said:

“My right hand went home to visit family & found his way to the studio. He said ‘why wait for 2010, get it in now’ Love the attitude!”

Many believe he’s talking about TI. What do you think? Is he talking about TIP.

Tweeted by @amirgrandhustle a few hours ago:

THE KING IS HOME YALL…MERRY XMAS ……….”

WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS BLESSING FOR HIS FAMILY AND GRAND HUSTLE…..

YOU HEARD IT FROM STREETTALK FIRST!!!!!!

MORE INFO COMING!!!

The Kings attorney Dwight L. Thomas, spoke to HipHopDX:

“Right now [T.I.’s] on his way home to enjoy his children, his family, and his freedom. He’s under restrictions, but he’s at home. And you know the old saying, there’s no place like home.”

We can expect to see TI in the mix of Akoo more often now that he’s a free man.

Reported by blog Sandra Rose a close source to rapper TI says he may get released from prison as early as March 2010 to a local halfway house.

From Sandra Rose:

T.I. is expected to be released to the halfway house before his scheduled May 26 release date — maybe in February or March 2010. Unlike the strict prison rules that T.I. must now adhere to, the halfway house rules will be more relaxed.

MTV.com reports that TI may get released from jail earlier than expected do to good behavior and shaving almost 55 days off his initial sentence of One year and a day. Here’s the breakdown below:

Though he was sentenced to a year and a day, authorities said before his incarceration that he is eligible for a 15 percent “good time” credit, which could shave almost 55 days off his sentence. In that best-case scenario, he could be released in early April.

“He’s doing real good and he’s ready to come on home,” said Tiny, who expected that T.I. would be home “somewhere in the top of the year.” The rapper’s lawyer could not be reached at press time for comment on when he thought T.I. might be released.

How many ready to see the king free?? I know I am.

Here is part 1 of the video we posted the other day. It’s Ralph explaining the Akoo Fall/Winter Collection and much more.

Interview from SoJones.com.

Get part 2 here