Lil Wayne's Security Guards Face Cop Impersonation Charges
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Two security guards face charges of impersonating police officers after they escorted rapper Lil Wayne to an Indiana nightclub.
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Lil Wayne's Sentencing Postponed for Dental Work
NEW YORK — Lil Wayne can thank his dentist for an extra few weeks of freedom.
The 27-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, had his sentencing delayed Tuesday in order to complete a dental surgery procedure before heading to jail, the Associated Press reports.
Young Money 'Bedrock' Video Debuts
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The highly anticipated official music video for Young Money's "Bedrock" featuring Lloyd debuted Monday on BET's 106 & Park.
The track is from Lil Wayne's burgeoning empire, Young Money Entertainment, which includes the likes of several familiar names from the rapper's past, including Drake, Mack Maine, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz and Tyga. Young Money also features newer artists Gudda Gudda, T-Streets, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee and Shanell.
Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession, One-Year Jail Sentence Expected
NEW YORK — Rap star Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to felony gun possession on Thursday in a plea deal expected to land him in jail for one year, the Associated Press reports.
The 27-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, will remain free on bail until being sentenced in February.
Lil Wayne had previously pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges stemming from the 2007 arrest, which carried a sentence of 3½ years behind bars, if convicted. His trial was scheduled to begin on Jan. 20.
When warned by the judge that he would not be able to withdraw his plea, the Grammy winner responded: "I'm not one of those people," AP said.
Police stopped Lil Wayne's tour bus in Manhattan after a concert performance on July 22, 2007, resulting in the discovery of a loaded .40 caliber semi-automatic gun. Authorities later used a DNA profiling technique to tie Lil Wayne to the gun found on the bus.
Lil Wayne is also facing felony drug possession and weapons charges, stemming from a 2008 arrest in Arizona.
The music star has a fourth child on the way. It is his first with singer Nivea and third child in about a year.
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Lil Wayne Expecting Baby with Nivea
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lil Wayne is turning out babies at a rate faster than the hits off his chart-topping 2008 album Tha Carter III.
The 27-year-old singer, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., has another child on the way — a baby boy with singer Nivea, he tells BBC host Tim Westwood.
Lil Wayne Shot at Airport Rumor Causes Fans to Panic
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lil Wayne is getting a bad rap.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper can't shake rumors that he was shot dead at an airport, which have been making the rounds for several days on the Web.
Rapper Lil' Wayne Arrested on Drug Charges in Arizona
PHOENIX — Rapper Lil' Wayne was arrested on three felony drug charges Wednesday after federal agents say they discovered illegal drugs on his tour bus at a checkpoint in southwestern Arizona.
The rapper — real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. — was held Wednesday at a Yuma County jail on the state drug charges before being released, Capt. Eben Bratcher tells the Associated Press.
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