Rapper Lil Wayne thanked former President Donald Trump for forgiving him in one of his final acts before leaving the White House.
Trump issued a series of pardons and sentence commutations on Wednesday morning, as he prepared to leave the presidency. Among them was Wayne – whose real name was Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. – who faced a gun charge.
The artist accessed Twitter on Thursday, writing: “I want to thank President Trump for recognizing that I have a lot more to offer to my family, my art and my community.”
The 38-year-old Grammy winner also thanked his lawyer, “I also want to thank @bradfordcohen for working so diligently to secure another chance for me. Love! – Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.”
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Wayne was charged in Florida on November 17 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal crime that carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
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“Mr. Carter pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted criminal, due to a conviction more than 10 years ago,” said the White House. “Deion Sanders, who … wrote in support of this forgiveness, calls Mr. Wayne ‘a provider for his family, a friend for many, a man of faith, a natural giver for the less fortunate, a path maker , [and] a game changer. ‘”
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The pardon comes months after Wayne outraged some of his fans by being sympathetic to Trump before the November election. On October 29, Wayne shared a photo of himself smiling alongside Trump after meeting with him about his administration’s “Platinum Plan” designed to create jobs and opportunities in the black community.
Rapper Lil Wayne – whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr – was facing a gun charge.
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Fellow rapper Kodak Black, who was serving a gun sentence, was also on Trump’s list of people who received a commutation sentence. The 23-year-old Black – real name Bill K. Kapri – shared a note of gratitude also on Wednesday.
Bradford Cohen, who worked with Black and Wayne, told Fox News that he is “happy” for his clients.
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“I think President Trump and his administration have been tireless advocates on behalf of the African American community. These pardons are a perfect example of this administration following its reforms and commitments. I thank President Trump for his advocacy for justice reform. I am happy for my two clients, “said Cohen.
Tyler McCarthy and Fox News’ The Associated Press contributed to this report