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Rapper T.I. marries longtime sweetheart
by Natalie James - July 31, 2010 - comments
A rep for the couple told the magazine exclusively that the pair will wed again Saturday in front of close family and friends on a small private island off the coast of Miami Saturday.
Rap superstar T.I. is officially off the market! He has wed his longtime girlfriend Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle Friday (July 30th) in Miami Beach.
T.I., 29, and Cottle, 35, who have been going around for 10 years and have two sons together, were initially rumored to be tying the knot in Hawaii last weekend.
But all speculation seemingly proved to be wrong, as fresh reports emerged claiming that the Atlanta-born hip-hop star, whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., has secretly tied the knot Friday in Miami Beach.
T.I. officially off the market
According to several entertainment and gossip websites, including UsMagazine and TMZ.com, the 'Live Your Life' hitmaker and former 'Xscape' singer Cottle exchanged vows in a courthouse in Miami, Florida on Friday.
The longtime couple officially became husband and wife in a low-key ceremony at the Miami Beach courthouse, reports TMZ.com.
Citing the marriage license, the website reports that the wedding ceremony was conducted by a deputy clerk.
Multiple wedding celebrations
UsMagazine.com reports that the happy couple will repeat their vows in an elaborate ceremony in three cities.
Citing the marriage license, the website reports that the wedding ceremony was conducted by a deputy clerk.
A rep for the couple told the magazine exclusively that the pair will wed again Saturday in front of close family and friends on a small private island off the coast of Miami Saturday.
The bride reportedly will wear Valentino, and her 'BET' costar Antonia "Toya" Carter is expected to attend the ceremony.
After wedding celebrations with the family, T.I. and Cottle will hit their hometown Atlanta for a reception before jetting to The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to celebrate with friends.
After the weekend of celebrations, the couple will return to Atlanta on Monday, reports Us.
Previous denial
The chart-topping rapper’s wedding news comes nearly a week after he denied he was marrying Cottle again.
“I am not at the liberty to discuss, confirm, nor deny anything,” AllHipHop News quoted T.I. as telling Atlanta’s Fox 5 News recently.
“But don’t believe everything you read online,” the rapper said. “I have never commented on such subjects and I never will… I cannot confirm any of these things.”
About the multi-talented artist
Born on Sept. 25, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia, Harris Jr. is best known by the stage name T.I.
A man of many talents, the multiplatinum recording artist has hits such as 'Live Your Life' and 'Whatever You Like.' He made his acting debut in March 2006 in 'ATL,' an American movie that was directed by Chris Robinson with a screenplay by Tina Gordon Chism.
T.I. won two Grammy Awards in 2006 for best rap solo performance and best rap/sung collaboration. Harris released his sixth album Paper Trail on Sept. 30, 2008.
He has had three straight No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, including 'Paper Trail.' Harris will be appearing in the film 'Takers' in February 2010.