T.I. "Urban Legend" Certified As Platinum

"Urban Legend," the album from Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I., has been certified platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales in excess of one million units. T.I.'s second label release, "Urban Legend" made its debut last November - premiering in the #1 spot on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hip Albums" chart and in the #7 spot on the Billboard 200. Now in its fourth month on the national charts, "Urban Legend" remains in the top five this week on the R&B/Hip-Hop list.

The single "Bring Em Out," hit the top five at Urban radio and the top ten at CHR/Rhythmic outlets.

Meanwhile, the album's second single, "U Don't Know Me," is in the top ten at Urban and into the top 15 at CHR/Rhythmic. The companion video is in rotation at BET, where it is the #1 most-played video of the week. T.I. is being featured in a string of BET programs, including "106 & Park" (where he performed live on March 2nd), "Access Granted," "Rap City," "BET Style," and "Rip The Runway." The "U Don't Know Me" video is also in Big Ten rotation on MTV, and is enjoying major play on MTV2, MTV Jams - where it is in "Blazin'" rotation, and Fuse - where it is "Oven Fresh."

Now, T.I. is getting ready to hit the road with Nelly. The two-month itinerary, which will play major venues from coast to coast, is set to get underway on March 18th and wrap up on May 21st. Also on the bill will be T.I.'s Atlantic labelmate Fat Joe.

"URBAN LEGEND" finds the Atlanta-based rapper joined by a crew of special guests, including Pharrell, Nelly, Lil' Kim, Trick Daddy, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Jazze Pha, and others. The album is the follow-up to T.I.'s 2003 premiere, "TRAP MUZIK," which included "24's," "Rubber Band Man," and "Let's Get Away."

"URBAN LEGEND: CHOPPED AND SCREWED BY PAUL WALL" - was released last month. The set was completely retooled by acclaimed underground mixmaster Paul Wall, incorporating the psychedelic sound of "screw" to create an all-new musical experience.