Say what you will about T.I., but the man has a real heart for the folks in the hood.

Tip threw a 4th of July block party for the Bankhead neighborhood where he grew up, and from the looks of the pictures at SandraRose.com – all of Bankhead came out to show some love.

This is definitely a good look for Tip. And for all the folks who say he only did it because of his legal troubles – you’re wrong. Tip has given back many times. As a matter of fact, the judge even acknowledged all the good things Tip does during his bond hearing. It was one of the reasons he was reluctant to keep Tip locked up.

Rappers receive so much negative press, but they are rarely acknowledged in the mainstream media for all the good they do. Keep up the good work, Tip!

Oh, and Shawty LO – this is how you do it – ya’ need to be takin’ notes.