Rapper T.I. gives farewell concert before going to prison

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The Grammy-winning rapper performed at Atlanta’s Philips Arena before a packed house. He is scheduled to head to prison Tuesday to start a 366-day sentence.

During Sunday’s concert, the 28-year-old reiterated a message that’s become familiar in recent weeks: He wants others to learn from his mistakes.

“I’m doing the best I can to get out there, man, and put something positive on these young kids, man,” T.I. said during the show. “I try my best. I need y’all help, though.”

The rapper played to a sell-out crowd of 16,000 people, said Kenan Woods, a spokesman for the arena. T.I., whose given name is Clifford Harris, played through much of his catalog, including the hits “Whatever You Like,” “Live Your Life” and the Grammy-winning “Swagga Like Us,” Woods said.