A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month.
T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.
Tuskegee isn’t the only HBCU campus spotlighting T.I.’s iconic songs. He is also featured in Alabama State University’s Turkey Day Classic Music Fest taking place at the Joe L. Reed Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Nov. 25. Music artist Tonio Armani, R&B group 112, hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG and singer Chanté Moore are also part of the lineup. Fans can find tickets at Alabama State’s box office, heritage barbershop and online…