T.I. plans to redeem his career with a simple plan

VIDEO - While being on set with Denzel Washington for 'American Gangster,' T.I. received advice from the seasoned actor that will define his new work ethic ...

TheGrio Staff

May 30, 2010

Despite his recent prison sentence and ceaseless media criticism, T.I. has a new plan to resurrect his career while elevating his music and acting to new heights.

In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, T.I. explained that he will not let his prison experience limit his life, but will instead demonstrate his ability to change.

“I go in and find new ways to share my life with the world,” he said.

While being on set with Denzel Washington for American Gangster, T.I. received advice from the seasoned actor that will define his new work ethic.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH T.I.

Prison was beyond repetitive. T.I. passed the time by teaching self-enrichment classes to other inmates. He taught them to live with purpose.

“I was just speaking on the platform of you never know what you can accomplish until you set out to do it. You might surprise yourself,” T.I. said.

T.I.’s girlfriend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle will be co-starring in an upcoming BET reality show, “Tiny & Toya,” with Lil Wayne’s ex-wife Antonia “Tonya” Carter. Yet, rumor has it T.I. wants to shut down the show.

WATCH THE SECOND HALF OF THE INTERVIEW WITH T.I.