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It looked like a Hype Williams’ video set.

“Some of y’all ain’t put on a suit since [my] last court date. So I really do appreciate you going through the trouble.”

With those words of thanks, T.I. kicked off his red carpeted, black-tie birthday celebration at Atlanta’s Biltmore Saturday night. It doubled as an album release party for Paper Trail — perhaps the year’s most anticipated album second to Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III. The invite-only guest list overflowed with Atlanta’s industry elite — all of whom put their own unique spin on the required black-tie wardrobe.

Kenny Burns (see photos) sported a shimmery gold Dolce & Gabbana blazer. “Project Runway” finalist Mychael Knight (see photos) posed with a client wearing his own custom designed dress. Former “America’s Top Model” contestant Toccara showed up in jeans and a black wifebeater.

At times, the scene turned surreal — imagine Amadeus meets American Gangster.

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It’s hard out here for an entertainment blogger.

Just ask Gyant of SOHH.com, who posted a rant yesterday claiming that Young Jeezy’s security jacked up his photographer Wednesday at the Tabernacle. The Atlanta-based rapper’s local concert coincided with the release of his third solo joint, The Recession. (Read CL’s feature on the new release.)

Apparently, Gyant was especially flabbergasted by the treatment considering how “cool” he’s been to Young Jeezy, CTE, and the rest of the industry’s corporate thugs:

Let’s be crystal clear on one thing artists, record executives and promoters; if we are as ‘cool’ as you claim to be then it’s only natural that I’d expect you to look out for me and whomever is in my company when I’m at your event –especially if I’m an invited media outlet. …

Don’t get it twisted, I am not some wet behind the ears journalist who will take whatever you give me. I’ve pounded the pavement for almost 5 years in Atlanta. I’ve covered everything and I have probably covered it twice. I’ve turned blind eyes on your scandals [sometimes] and sometimes I even bite my tongue or put down my keyboard when all your business gets spilled out on Front Street.

I’m no rookie and I expect to be treated accordingly. Putting it plainly, I want/demand my respect!

Read the full blog here.

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