Rapper T.I.‘s request to be released on bond was denied today by U.S. Magistrate judge Alan Baverman. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, Jr., was also arraigned on federal gun charges today where he entered a plea of not guilty, as was expected.

The judge was ready to release T.I. under house arrest (as I reported) but T.I. and his attorneys did not meet the specific conditions of bond release today, which included a $3.7 million cash and property bond, a private alarm monitoring company with an employee of the alarm company living on the property, Tiny can be the only adult living on the property (in addition to T.I., the adult monitor and T.I.’s children) and T.I. must submit to twice weekly drug testing.

The next hearing is scheduled for next Friday. If T.I. and his attorneys meet these requirements, T.I. will be released under house arrest with very strict conditions.

T.I. was arrested Saturday in a federal sting after attempting to take possession of machine guns and silencers from his bodyguard in a shopping center parking lot.

Dressed in a black suit with his legs shackled, T.I. entered the courtroom through a side door and briefly made eye contact with loved ones and friends before taking a seat in front of his family.

The Grammy-winning rapper appeared alert, confident and well-rested as he conversed quietly with his dream team of attorneys at the defense table. The courtroom on the 19th floor was packed with family, media and supporters including movers and shakers in the industry such as Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles, Michael Mauldin and Young Jeezy.

 The AP reports that several record executives, some from Tip’s label—Atlantic Records—were present in the courtroom and were prepared to offer a signature bond in excess of $1 million.

(via Sandra Rose)