Production of the reality show VH1 TI and Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle was paused after the stars of the show, rapper TI (real name Clifford Harris) and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, were accused of sexual abuse.
Production in the fourth season of TI and Tiny had started in December. An MTV Entertainment spokesman said: “We are aware of the allegations and, although they are not related to our program, we have contacted TI and Tameka Harris, as well as local and state officials. Given the seriousness of the allegations, we decided to suspend production for more information. “
An IT representative did not immediately return Rolling Stonerequest for comment from.
In January, Sabrina Peterson accused TI of putting a gun to her head in an Instagram post. She then used her account to share testimonials from more than 30 women who claimed to have been drugged, coerced or forced into sex and trafficked by the Harris.
The couple denied the charges in testimony from a spokesman shared with Complex, “Sir. And Mrs. Harris wish to be on record and, most importantly, to let the public know that they emphatically deny as strongly as possible the blatantly terrible accusations made against them by Sabrina Peterson. The Harris had difficulties with this woman for more than a decade. They are taking this issue very seriously and if these allegations are not over, they will take appropriate legal action. “