T.I. Formally Sentenced To Jail

As expected, T.I. has been formally sentenced to serve a year and a day in jail for trying to buy unregistered guns.

The Grammy-nominated rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to buy the weapons, which he claimed were for self defense.

"Today I would like to say thank-you to some, and apologize to all," the 28-year-old said.

"Everything I learned was through trial and error. I've learned lessons in my life to put in my music so people won't make the same mistakes as I."

T.I. will begin serving his sentence at a yet-to-be determined facility within the next two months.