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T.I.
Listen up, ladies! You know how there's a never-ending list of female celebs willing to take it off to save animals, but sometimes men seem to be in short supply? Well, we're proposing that one more gentleman be added to the ranks of guys like Steve-O and David Cross, who have participated in our "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign: rapper and producer T.I.

Before T.I. reported to prison last week to serve his sentence for federal weapons charges, he sought some advice from PETA friend Martha Stewart on how to pass the time while incarcerated.

Well, if we don't just have the best idea ever.

Just after Martha was released from jail a few years ago, she narrated a public service announcement explaining the truth about the fur industry. So we've sent a letter to T.I. asking him to join Martha in the fight against the fur industry by posing for one of PETA's iconic ads after his release.

In the letter, we let T.I. know that we understand how he'll "[experience] firsthand what it is like for the millions of minks, rabbits, and other animals who are confined to filthy sheds on fur farms. But unlike inmates who are freed when they finish their sentences, these animals are beaten, have their necks broken, are electrocuted, and are often skinned alive for their fur."

Hopefully, T.I. will give it some thought and decide to show us his birthday suit after losing his orange jumpsuit.

Posted by Lianne Turner



Comments


is T.I a vegitarian

Posted by: jennifer | June 9, 2009 09:20 AM

Oh man I would love to see him in a "rather go naked" ad. He's so hot!!

Posted by: Miranda | June 9, 2009 09:35 AM

T.I is not vegetarian neither is Martha. You don’t have to be vegetarian to star in these ads. I'd like to see that ad if he does participates!

Posted by: Marty | June 9, 2009 03:37 PM

I hope T.I. joins this cause! Definetely would be a good ad for the ladies to look at. He's HOTTTT!!! :)

Posted by: Cara | June 9, 2009 07:27 PM

I'd love to see his reaction to the letter. I think he's probably think it is ridiculous but you never know. It would be interesting to see how this turns out. I love T.I. and so do my kids.

Posted by: Denise | June 9, 2009 11:27 PM

he isn't going to do it he doesn't care about that

Posted by: bob | June 10, 2009 12:29 AM

Maybe T.I would let me go naked with him in the ad ;)

Posted by: Michele | June 10, 2009 04:28 AM

I can't wait to hear TI's response to this letter. Especially because hip-hop style is known for wearing different types of fur and skin so I really hope he goes for it. He's hot too but if he's rude and declines, my opinion will severely change.

Posted by: Brittany Valdes-Pages | June 10, 2009 04:10 PM

I bet im the HUGEST T.I. fan ever! I've been in love with his wonderful lyrics and alter ego ever since '06! I Love him even more now. Its a good thing cus Kanye does wear fur. Him and T.I. are pretty tight but T.I. knew better! I LOVE HIM!!

Posted by: Karina | June 11, 2009 08:18 PM

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