According to Hot New Hip Hop T.I. released a statement to TMZ letting them know their actions were not appreciated at all. Especially since Precious’ death is still a fresh wound within the Harris family.
“As long as you’ve known me, Harvey, I’ve been respectful, I’ve been cordial, I been polite, I been kind, I been fair,” he said. “You just burned that bridge. I hope your story was worth it. You just burned a bridge. To not just me, but everybody around me. All my family. Anybody who stand with me, anybody who stood with Precious…will not stand with you.”
In an sad attempt at damage control TMZ issued a quick apology.
“Earlier Thursday, we posted a story about T.I.’s sister, Precious Harris Chapman, and reported the Medical Examiner’s official findings on her cause of death…we were wrong to do it,”
They continued by mentioning Precious’ involvement with Delta Theta Sigma sorority, as well as her many charitable efforts assisting families and young women dealing with bullying and domestic violence. They finished their statement praising Precious with the following;
“She worked tirelessly over the years with Hosea Feed the Hungry, an organization that feeds the homeless and hungry in Atlanta, alongside the daughter of civil rights icon Hosea Williams. She was a supporter and advocate for Motherless Daughters and the Covenant House. Motherless Daughters supported and advocated on behalf of daughters who have lost their mothers by providing emotional support, guidance and resources. She started the Precious Academy, an early education initiative where she provided early education, nurturing and supporting children and their families.”
The future of T.I. and TMZ’s relationship has yet to be seen, but one thing remains certain; Precious Harris’ passing leaves an enormous void among those who loved her the most. Rest Well Queen.
