Lil Wayne Sentencing: Rapper Goes to Dentist Instead of Jail

By: Edecio Martinez
Topics: Daily Blotter

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Rap superstar Lil Wayne isn't going to jail... today.

Photo: Lil Wayne.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail — for dental surgery.

The rapper's sentencing in a New York City gun case was postponed Tuesday. His lawyer says the rapper needs to finish a string of recent surgeries for a dental problem before he goes to jail. His sentencing is now set for March 2, and a judge says it won't be put off further.

Lil Wayne, 27, pleaded guilty in October of 2009 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, admitting he illegally had a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun on his tour bus in July 2007. Police found the weapon when they stopped the bus after a Manhattan concert.

A rapper since he was a teenager, Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, became known for his voluminous output and collaborations with other artists.

His career hit a peak in the last two years. His "Tha Carter III" led 2008 album sales with 2.8 million copies sold and featured such hits as the No. 1 smash "Lollipop." His Grammys include 2008's best rap solo performance award, for "A Milli."

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by EcuaMa February 12, 2010 9:19 PM EST: I'm sure he's removing the diamonds. Were all of u as angry when white ass paris hilton was discharged after having cried and begged to be let out? Or when Chloe Kardashian was released the same day? Driving under the influence is also a crime. Those ******* could have killed someone. Wayne is rich and famous because he is xtrmly smart. He knows ppl will buy....especially white america. Those lil white boys u see in suburban areas trying to dress the way the rappers on tv dress....they are the 1st to ask the parents to cop that new lil wayne joint. He is my idol lol.; Reply to this comment


by mpc7757 February 12, 2010 3:48 AM EST: I DONT NO WHATS GOING ON?? I AM SEARCHING FOR MZ. BERRY AND RAY J TO SEE IF ANYTHING HAPPEND AND EVERY TIME THE 2 RESULTS ARE ABOUT THIS GUY.. DOES ANYONE SEE WHERE THERE IS ANY INFO ON THIS PAGE ABOUT THEM BESIDES THE TAG, WHICH IS NOTHING??? ANYWAY, ABOUT THIS GUY.. YES IT IS AMAZING THAT SOMEONE SO "AVERAGE", OR BELOW COULD BE A SUPERSTAR BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS.. THEY SAY HE IS ONE OF MANY RAPPERS TO DO A BID, THE ONLY REASON FOR THAT IS LIFESTYLE.. IT JUST IS WHAT IT IS, BUT OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE PERKS.. WHO THE HELL POSTPONES JAIL FOR THE DENTIST??!!; Reply to this comment


by honorable1 February 10, 2010 7:23 AM EST: ...just another SFN; Reply to this comment


by ksmit2 February 10, 2010 12:43 AM EST: "Lil Wayne" dun miss sump'n. You get yo dental work once yo
"in de joint". Dat way, it be free..W'hut dat man be thinkin!..; Reply to this comment


by formrusmcsgt February 9, 2010 11:43 PM EST: If he's needing dental surgery at age 27, he has one FUNKY mouth...; Reply to this comment


by lilbear925 February 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST: I can't believe this turd is considered a 'superstar', since he just thinks he's tough and has a big mouth. Maybe he can learn something about really being tough while he's in the slammer.; Reply to this comment

by Brokennews February 9, 2010 4:55 PM EST

It's good to take care of your mouth before a stint in prison because he's going from rapping to wrapping when he get's there!

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by SocietysNightmare February 9, 2010 9:25 PM EST: True. Slobs give good head. Lotta locs waitin' to "C" him.

by poochie44 February 9, 2010 3:54 PM EST

Isn't that nice? If it were the average Joe he'd be going to the big house instead of the dentist.

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by I_am_me1953 February 10, 2010 11:50 AM EST: Well, actually, in jail the state would have to pay for the dental work, at least he is having it done and paying for it himself.

Probably all bling anyway.