T.I. Says He Isn't Dead And He Will Get Off In A New Statement

Rapper T.I. says, in his first public comment since his arrest on weapons charges, that he's going to get off -- "with the utmost sincerity."

In a video posted on Streetcred.com, T.I. -- real name, Clifford Harris, Jr. -- said not to believe everything they've heard in the news, and thanked his fans, lawyers and the judge in the case for letting him be under house arrest.

"I look forward to being exonerated on all charges. And I say that with the utmost sincerity," said T.I., who added that he's using his time to read and write. He was arrested Oct. 13 for allegedly trying to buy automatic weapons and silencers.