Earlier this year it was revealed that Clifford ?T.I.? Harris had his sights on a new entrepreneurial venture as an Atlanta restauranteur.

[FLASHBACK: Newsflash! T.I.’s New ‘Hustle’ Will Be Atlanta Area Restaurant!]

Tip, with?wife,?Tameka ‘Tiny’ Cottle-Harris by his side, recently celebrated as his vision finally came to life!

While there are?reportedly a few hiccups delaying?it’s grand opening, it seems that Tip’s new restaurant, Scales 925 is almost ready to feed the world.

The popular rap/reality star held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday (March 27, 2015) to commemorate the opening of his brand new upscale?eatery, which is the former location of FAB (French American Brasserie) in downtown Atlanta.

Attendees included Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and first lady Sara Langford-Reed , Councilman Kwanza Hall and his wife, Natalie Hall and several of Tip’s friends, family and supporters.

Photos from the celebration below…

Power couples! T.I. and Tiny pose with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and his wife Sarah Langford-Reed

The ‘first ladies’ strike a pose…

The cute couple strike a pose at Tip’s new eatery…

(Who needs wedding bands when you are bound by bank accounts?)

Ribbon cutting ceremony…

Scales 925 is located at 30 Allen Plaza on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. in downtown Atlanta and will reportedly feature a vast selection of soul food entres.

The restaurant is ALMOST ready to accept patrons but they still need to add a few finishing touches.?Tip plans a grand opening celebration on April 14th and the restaurant is slated to officially open to the public on April 18th.

Are you looking forward to experiencing Tip’s high-post soul food?

Photos: Prince Williams (ATLPics)

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