T.I. & Tiny Arrested Over Ecstasy; Rapper’s Lawyers Speak

Authorities have confirmed that the illegal substance found inside of T.I’s car was ecstasy, says TMZ.com.

The rapper and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were arrested on Wednesday (September 1) night after cops pulled them over for making an illegal u-turn.

“Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle,” said a Los Angeles sheriff’s department spokesperson. “A narcotics investigation ensued” and revealed a “small amount” of ecstasy.

The newlyweds were released from jail at about 4 a.m. Thursday after posting $10,000 bail each. But the southern rapper could be facing more trouble after he returns to Atlanta.

According to one of his attorneys, he will be back home within the next day or two and will more than likely have to report to court behind the arrest, which violates the terms of his probation that say he cannot possess any narcotic or controlled substance, frequent places where drugs are “illegally sold, used, distributed, or administered” or associate with anyone engaging in illegal activity.

“T.I. is going to be back on his way to Atlanta in the next 24 hours,” said Don Samuel to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“It’s almost certain he’ll end up appearing before the court here. But without knowing all the facts, it’s premature to speculate what the court is likely to do.”

Ed Garland, another lawyer from T.I’s legal team, said that Tipfollowed guidelines and quickly notified the U.S. Probation Office of his arrest and will report to his probation officer once he returns home.

The Grand Hustle rapper served seven months in prison after reaching a plea deal behind felony drug charges. As a part of his sentence he was also given three years of probation and ordered to perform 1,000 hours of community service.

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