Why does Lil Wayne need a presidential pardon? Find out what did the rapper do

Early on Wednesday, January 20, White House anunced that President Donald Trump h granted a pardon to rapper Lil Wayne among 72 or people. While news must have been welcomed by rapper and his family, many of his fans were confused as to why rapper needed a presidential pardon. Aside from Lil Wayne, President Trump also gave a commutation to Rapper Kodak Black, during his final hours in office.

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Why does Lil Wayne need a Presidential pardon?

According to a report in CNN, 38-year-old multi-platinum artist and record label founder h pleed guilty for illegal gun possession on December 11, 2020. Prior to this rapper was also arrested in 2019, and was facing up to 10 years in federal prison and was awaiting his sentencing later this month. guilty plea came weeks after artist met President Trump in Miami. After his meeting, Lil Wayne h posted a tweet about his meeting with Trump.

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Is Lil Wayne in jail?

Lil Wayne h been charged with criminal possession of a firearm and ammunition as a prior felony offender in 2019. report in CNN reveals that prosecutors said gold-plated, .45-caliber handgun carried in a bag on a private flight was loed. He was arrested in December 2019 when he h arrived on a flight from California at Opa Locka Executive Airport near Miami. Officers spoke with rapper, who told m that he h a gun in his bag.

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At moment rapper is held at federal prison in Otisville in New York. He was going to be facing up to 10 years in prison at a January 28, hearing in Miami. However, rapper has w been acquitted of charges.

Ar report in  RollingStone magazine stated that Brford Cohen, attorney who represented both musicians, has confirmed that Trump has granted a full pardon to both of his clients. rapper's attorney was looking to get m a better deal involving a shorter sentence and possibly jail time for a long time w. two musicians have, every w and n, supported Trump and have applauded efforts that have been put in by Trump's team. 

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