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TI was spotted in NYC last week, after a rumored meeting with publishers.  Is Tip writing a book?  We’ll have to wait for more details on this.  But we don’t really have to wait to steal his style, because from the looks of it, TI might be wearing last season’s AKOO Snobby tee.  And it looks fine on him, combined with that pair of Louis Vuitton kicks.

However if you want to get a more summery look from AKOO while still having the TI swagger, this AKOO Hideout tee is a great options.  Available in three colorways, the AKOO Hideout tee is certainly a must-have this season.

AKOO Hideout Tee, $28

And although TI’s denims looked great on him, here’s an alternative for this summer’s wear.

AKOO Calm Forest Shorts, $64

Looks like both are blissfully happy.  Now let’s take a look at Tip’s pants!

That is one cute couple with one hot and attentive hubby-to-be.  No wonder Tiny has only nice things to say about Tip!  She’s a lucky girl indeed.  Now about the pants… go gray with AKOO’s Rugby Union Reynard Jeans, available at DrJays and marked DOWN.

AKOO Rugby Union Reynard Jeans, was $84, now $64.99

Our favorite blogger, Sandra Rose, brought great news today as she said that rapper TI who’s currently still in prison on illegal weapon possession charges, will be released to an Atlanta halfway house to serve out the remainder of his sentence after the New Year.

TI is originally scheduled to be released on May 26th, 2010 after the 12 month and 1 day sentence, but there have been talks about early release since a couple of weeks ago. That is why we think it’s great news that Tip will soon be back in Atlanta, although will still be kept in a halfway house, which rules will be a bit more relaxed compared to the prison. Word is, he might even be allowed to work at the Grand Hustle offices during the day and such.

That ain’t the only good news today. Various blogs and news sites also reported that the King of The south still reigns with his supremacy when Billboard announced their completed year-end and decade recap lists. TI won the Top Hot Songs Artist of 2009, and that’s for his four top 5 singles, “Whatever You Like”, “Swagga Like Us,” “Live Your Life,” and “Dead and Gone”, off 2008’s double platinum Paper Trail album.

If that doesn’t make you want TI to come back to ATL sooner, we don’t know what will. Prepare to greet Tip in style as he comes back, in cool AKOO gear.  Here are some ideas:

AKOO Rugby Union Maul Hooded Cardigan, $130

AKOO Brownstone Jean, was $110, now $86.99

With TI being the baddest rapper in the game and the most stylish one -proven by his clothing line, A KING Of Oneself or AKOO, he would want his followers to chill in cool AKOO sets this holiday season.  DrJays has the new Rugby Union – The Warrior Fleece Set, which will be great to wear on your own, but ladies, this also can be a super nice gift for sons, boyfriends, husbands, and the rest of your friends and family.  Here’s the AKOO set collection!

AKOO Rugby Union The Warrior Fleece Set – Gray, $167

AKOO Rugby Union The Warrior Fleece Set – Black, $167

AKOO Woodmen Set, was $162, now $133.99!

Tiny recently opened up about her wedding plans with TI, post-prison, and it still gives us all a great feeling to hear that. Meanwhile, 24HourHipHop reported that they received an email from one of their reader who happens to have a family member who’s TI’s fellow inmate in prison. The fan tells us that Tip is doing real well in the clink. Here’s the email:

Whats good? My cousin jason is locked up with t.i. and I wanted to drop a line so you could get it out to the world that T.i. is more than okay in prison. My cuz told me in the beginning he only had one fight but after that it has been smooth sailing and he has either made cool with all the others or spreads his money around so either way it’s all good. My cuz said one time he even let him use some of his phone time when his ran out and that overall Tip is a cool humble dude. Just let the people know that.

And to end the string of good news, we bring you our favorite AKOO stuff of the day. Don’t know about you, but for us, good news makes us want to look good too.

AKOO Cole Woven, $79.99

AKOO Solipsis Polo, $59.99

AKOO Stage Polo, $42.99

AKOO David Polo, $53.99

The versatile scarf will surely look great with other AKOO Clothing items, and to tell you the truth, this season is by far the season with the most choices, and therefore we decided to whip up a full AKOO wardrobe for you to match the upcoming scarf.

Add some color to the gray air of fall with the AKOO Woodlands Cardigan ($90.00).  See it as a bold accent to the scarf, which would go well with the black AKOO Boreal Tee ($24.99).

Again, avoid looking gloomy although you’re donning a monochromatic attire.  Add a lighter touch of gray with AKOO Gentry Jean ($91.99).

Now you’re fly enough to greet the Holidays.  TI would be so proud.

Now you can cop the AKOO Ageless Sweatshirt for $75.00, and it comes in two colorways: black and white.

Don’t you just miss Tip?

So TI wasn’t the only one absent from this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards, his pal Kanye West also failed to make an appearance. At least TI was absent for a reason. He’s still paying his dues in prison, and sent Tiny, his fiancee to receive the Best Hip Hop Collaboration for his duet with Rihanna in single “Live Your Life” and was honored with Album of the Year for his latest album “Paper Trail”.

Tiny read a letter written by Tip, saying, “Although I’m not there with you all, I’m there in spirit. My road to redemption is almost over. … Thanks for the support.”

TI’s road to redemption IS almost over. Wow, time flies and it’s already 5 months after TI’s incarceration. And throughout these times, TI’s AKOO clothing business is not stopping. In fact, there’s a string of new arrivals and here are some of them:

AKOO Woodlands Cardigan, $90.00

AKOO Devious Reversible Jacket, $142.00

AKOO Pedatal Woven, $110.00

Now whose parent won’t be proud seeing their kids on the roll?  TI would be proud too, as Zonnique clearly takes things seriously when it comes to business.  And although she’s not blood-related to TI, Zonnique appears to inherit Tip’s swagger.

Show some love to the proud parent by stealing his swagger through the ‘old skool’ Gliteratti hoodie:

AKOO Gliteratti Hoodie, $47.99

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On September 25, 1980, a baby named Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. was born and the world has never been the same again.  Later on the baby would be known best as one of the biggest names in hip hop, even dubbed “The King of The South”.  But we –of course- know him as TI.

There is little information on how Tiny celebrates her boo’s birthday, but we bet she’s over at the Kansas prison right now and being there for TI, as he spoiled her with lavish presents even from behind bars on her birthday a few months ago.

Well, we just wanna wish TI a very happy birthday!

In honor of TI’s birthday, we thought we’d assemble an all-AKOO outfit to celebrate.

AKOO Maximo Cardigan, $75.99

AKOO The Flyer Polo, $48.99

AKOO Sense of Pride Jean, $42.99