President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of several notable celebrities in one of the final acts of his term.
Hours before Joe Biden is set to be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, Trump granted clemency to rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black early Wednesday morning.
Trump granted a full pardon to Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. The rapper was charged in Florida on Nov. 17 with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
“Brett Berish of Sovereign Brands, who supports a pardon for Mr. Carter, describes him as ‘trustworthy, kind-hearted and generous,’ ” read the White House’s official statement. “Mr. Carter has exhibited this generosity through commitment to a variety of charities, including donations to research hospitals and a host of foodbanks.”
In October, the Grammy award-winner caused a stir on social media after appearing to endorse Trump by sharing a photo of the pair following a “great meeting.”
“Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus,” Carter tweeted on Oct. 29. “Besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership. He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done.
Lil Waynecharged with possession of firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense.
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