Lady Luck talks Remy Ma's prison sentence

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Behind bars, Remy Ma had been forgotten by most of the fans in the hip hop community. In the middle of Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj trading insults, many forgot about the woman who kept a female voice in the game in between Kim and Nicki. But, Remy Ma has made news as she fights to get out of prison.

Juelz Santana gave her props for doing what most men cannot even do, serve hard time in prison. Santana says there are many rappers who claim to be tough. While they claim to be tough, very few of them have served time like Remy Ma has. Lil Wayne and T.I. had high profile sentences, but they were out within a year.

Lady Luck is the latest person to discuss Remy Ma's prison sentence and she is also supporting her. She knows Remy Ma is a very strong woman because of her own experiences. By no means is Lady Luck weak, but when she served 110 days in prison, she felt as if she was going to die. Remy Ma has been in prison for over three years and she is still fighting and still in her right mind.

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Lil Wayne quits on NYC

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2007, Lil Wayne was arrested after performing with Ja Rule and filming their "Uh Ohhh!" video. Both rappers spent the night behind bars. Lil Wayne returned to New York City for the court ruling, and he was put on probation.

However, in 2009, Lil Wayne was sentenced to one year in prison. Realizing he was really going to prison, Wayne began promoting his Young Money crew. Before going to prison, he released his album and Drake held things down.

In March 2010, Lil Wayne began his stay in Riker's Island in the state of New York. Due to good behavior, Wayne only spent seven months behind bars. After spending seven months in New York, Lil Wayne grew tired of the place.

A free man again, Lil Wayne decided not to perform in New York City. The last time he performed in the city, he ended up behind bars and spending seven months of time in the state. From the way it looks, Lil Wayne has quit on New York City.

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Lil Wayne recalls his time in Solitary Confinement

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Many people would love to trade lives with Lil Wayne. For the past four years, he has been the biggest rapper in the game. Each time he releases a song, it hits the top ten. Each time he releases an album, it goes platinum. But, Lil Wayne has gone through some rough times too.

Around this time last year, Lil Wayne was preparing to release his second album in just as many months. His songs were dominating the radio and he was the most-loved. Still, things could have been better for the Young Money front-man. Despite all of his success, he was heading to prison.

On the outside, there was no change. Lil Wayne's music still dominated the radio waves and his album was selling. But, it was his team enjoying the fruits of his labor. Lil Wayne was in solitary confinement in Riker's Island while fans counted the days until he was released. Now that he is out, Wayne talked about how rough it was for him spending the better part of seven months all alone.

After being caught with a watch, cell phone, MP3 player, and an iPod charger, things could have been much worse for Lil Wayne. But, he was fortunate enough to have an inmate take the wrap for him. Had he not, there would have been more prison time for Weezy. During his time behind bars, Lil Wayne read all kinds of books in order to educate himself outside of the rap world.

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Lil Wayne on Probation, can't use Liquor or Drugs for 3 Years

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Despite just getting out of prison, Lil Wayne had to take a break from partying to handle some other legal business. Wayne had to take a trip over to Arizona and they gave him a harsh ruling. Right out of prison, Lil Wayne did not want to go back, but he was given three year probation.

Ever since he began his mixtape crusade, Lil Wayne changed his gangsta image into one of an avid drug user. He became known for his cup that has cough syrup and juice mixed in it. Aside from the cup, he often raps about the amount of marijuana he smokes during the run of a day.

Lil Wayne had just started embracing this lifestyle when he was busted in New York City in July 2007. Because he seemingly got off with a light sentence, Wayne continued to push the image and was eventually sentenced to spend some time at Riker's Island. Upon getting out, Lil Wayne promised to do things differently.

Following the Arizona trip, Lil Wayne has to change or face a return to prison. Now trying to become the face of his company, the people around Wayne have warned him about the lifestyle he portrays. On top of all of this, the Arizona courts have told him that he will be on probation for three years, but he cannot drink alcholoic beverages or use drugs under the duration of the probation. For a rapper who even smokes marijuana during his recording sessions, this will be a tough task.

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Lil Wayne gets Solitary Confinement for using MP3 player

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Before he went to prison, Lil Wayne set himself up so his crew would still be on top of the game. Not only did he record enough music to hold fans over, but he also unleashed Drake and Nicki Minaj. Now, with only a month left in prison, Lil Wayne is preparing to make his return to the public.

For the most part, Lil Wayne has been behaving himself in prison. But, much like detention, at the end of the day, the person being punished gets restless. Recently, Wayne was caught with a prohibited item, an MP3 player. While the item is not dangerous, it is also not allowed.

Because of this, Lil Wayne has been sentenced to 23 hours of solitary confinement every day for the next month. Even with the punishment, there will be nothing stopping Wayne from getting out on November 4. This will be the same day he ends up releasing his ninth album, Tha Carter IV. With all the music coming from Young Money this year, it is only right Lil Wayne closes the year for the fans.

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Lil Wayne admits to Trouble Behind Bars

Last week, MTV broke news of Lil Wayne getting into a bit of trouble behind bars. During a routine raid, Wayne was caught with an iPod charger and earphones. At the facility at Riker's Island, having music is not allowed. The rapper will be charged for being in possession of music contraband.

However, when Lil Wayne first went behind bars, he openly stated he would work on music. He brought with him his iPod. Not only did he have an iPod, but he also brought a recorder. The plan was for him to work on Tha Carter IV while behind bars.

Yesterday, his ex-wife Toya Carter, said the issue never happened. But, recently, Lil Wayne said he was in a bit of trouble with the guards at Riker's. However, he played it off as not being much of a big deal.

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Drake assumes Corruption behind Lil Wayne's arrest

It is no secret that black celebrities are targets in America. More than any other black stars that are targeted, rappers are among the top of the list. Not low-profile rappers, mainly the rappers that are on top of their game. In 2007, Lil Wayne picked up a gun and drug charge in New York. At the time, he was not that big of a star.

With his trial not starting until later that year, Lil Wayne would soon become the biggest star in the game. The New Orleans rapper was not sentenced until after the release of Tha Carter III. Before the release of this album, Wayne was popular. However, after this album came out, there was no denying that fact.

More than likely, one of the main reasons that Wayne was sentenced to three years behind bars was because he was on top of his game. In the months before he went to prison, Wayne released two successful albums. The aim was to try and slow his run down. If that is not the case, that is what Drake feels.

Drake said that the aim of getting Lil Wayne behind bars was to make an example out of him because of his success in the rap game. There are many other lower-profile people who carry concealed weapons in the city of New York. New York City has the strictest gun laws in the nation, but people are caught with guns in the city on a daily basis. Because they do not carry the name of Lil Wayne, they get off on lighter sentences. Drake feels that Lil Wayne did not deserve what he got. He said that if it were another person, they would have gotten off with a lighter sentence.

There are a lot of truths spoken by Drake on this topic. Everything that he said is what black people have been saying for decades. For people of other races, they can rise to the top without the media trying to bring them down, along with the law enforcement. But, then when a person such as Lil Wayne rises from the bottom to the top, any mistake that is made turns into a felony.

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