By Sami Jo
Jan 28, 2021
Lil Wayne is probably sleeping a little easier tonight. Today was supposed to be sentencing day for the rapper. Last December, the 38-year-old pleaded guilty in Miami federal court to illegally possessing a loaded gold-plated handgun. It was discovered when his private plane landed at Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Lil Wayne faced up to ten-years in prison for the crime, but just before leaving office, Trump granted him a full pardon. The White House said, his pardon had been championed by Brett Berish, CEO of wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands, who described Lil Wayne as trustworthy, kind-hearted and generous.
Trump's final pardons were self-serving moves that continued his run of spectacle-stirring associations with rappers. He should have never had rap relevance.
What is Lil Wayne pardoned for? A look at what he did and why he was arrested
Lil Wayne is expected to be pardoned by Donald Trump. However, there has been no official announcement made about this. But what is Lil Wayne pardoned for? Here’s a look at what he did and why he was arrested.
Lil Wayne landed himself in hot waters in 2019. The rapper was expected to face a 10-year sentence for pleading guilty to the charges. However, things seem to be turning around for Lil Wayne. Several media outlets have alleged that he might be one of the people who is pardoned. If it happens, Lil Wayne can live a life without worry about his criminal record.
By DJ 33 1/3
Jan 15, 2021
Federal Officers discovered 294 plastic-wrapped bricks of cocaine during a routine X-ray inspection of a U.S. Virgin Islands charter flight that landed at Opa-locka Executive Airport. The total haul was 328 kilos, as 6 individuals were arrested.
“The bricks were inside several duffle bags and suitcases belonging to the only passengers on the private plane,” according to Homeland Security Investigations.
The passengers are Shakim Mike, Teshawn Adams, Maleek Leanard and Roystin David. Mike and Adams are officers in the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department. All four defendants are U.S. citizens and all but Adams have detention hearings later this month and arraignments in March.