After rapper T.I. got into a heated dispute with stand-up comedian Lauren Knight on Monday, April 4, the smoke now appears clear. The two made up the night of the altercation.
Both T.I. and Knight attended her open mic set, aptly named “One Knight Only.” The comic mentioned the rapper and his wife’s sexual assault allegations. T.I. didn’t like this and began shouting at the comedian, denying the claims.
The dispute between T.I. and Lauren Knight continued to escalate. The two traded barbs, swearing at one another. When Knight tried to change the subject, she continued to be heckled.
However, by Wednesday, April 6, the rapper walked back his statements. “She’s a young black woman fighting to use her voice for laughter,” he said. “I understand that may take us down dark roads at times, but there’s always an opportunity to find a beacon of light & produce a positive outcome.” He then posted a video of the two on stage, seemingly getting along.
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“I’ve said from my entrance into the world of comedy that I intend to use my light to shine on others. To bring awareness to those who also have love and respect for the art form,” said the Atlanta rapper.
T.I. And Tiny’s Allegations
Last September, a Los Angeles judge dismissed a sexual assault case filed against T.I. and Tiny, the artist’s wife. The woman making the accusations alleged the rapper and his wife drugged, then assaulted her 15 years ago.
However, the statute of limitations in California dictated the case gets thrown out. Even though this is a relief for the couple, real names Clifford J. Harris Jr. and Tameka Cottle, there are also other accusations. Many of them are as well for drugging and sexual abuse.
While the direction of T.I.’s legal troubles is unclear, there is at least a conclusion to the tension between him and Lauren Knight.
