click here to view T.I.'s birthday/album release weekend

The folks over at Grand Hustle Records are busy. Not only are they dropping three highly anticipated albums over the next three weeks; T.I.’s Paper Trail, Big Kuntry’s My Turn to Eat and Alafamega’s I Am Alfamega — but this weekend they celebrated Tip’s release and birthday weekend with a slew of events around Atlanta.
   
Kicking it off with “Still Trippin — The Comedy Explosion” at the 14th Street Playhouse, hosted by Lil Duval, T.I. and DJ Drama, the weekend brought out some of the biggest names in the business. Highlighting the label’s dynamic roster, which includes the recent signings of veteran rapper’s, Eightball & MJG and newbie rhymer, B.O.B. (who has been hailed as the next Kanye West), Saturday’s Teen Skate Jam at Cascade Family Skate gave fans and supporters a chance to interact with some of the label’s biggest stars.

Later that night, T.I. celebrated his birthday in style with a private party hosted by DJ Khaled, DJ Drama and MLK. “I’m making the best of the time we have now and looking forward to the future,” Tip said from the red carpet.

Sunday kicked–off with a power brunch at the Spice Market, hosted by Tip, label president, Jason Geter and Kevin Liles. The weekend wrapped on Sunday night with the official album release party for Tip and Kuntry at the Velvet Room.

Click here to watch exclusive video of T.I.’s birthday/album release weekend. –j.h.