Lil' Wayne Goes To Jail As His Album Drops

(AP)  Lil' Wayne heads to jail in February in his New York gun case, just days after his next album comes out.

The rap star's sentencing date is Feb. 9, set in a Manhattan state court Tuesday. The Grammy winner said nothing during his brief court appearance.

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He pleaded guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. The charge stemmed from a 2007 traffic stop of his tour bus. His plea deal calls for a year in jail.

Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman announced on his Twitter account last week that Lil' Wayne's next album, "Rebirth," is due for release Feb. 1.

[michealko]

So sad Lil wayne leaving the street this time!I cried after listening to that song on the Rebirth Album "Throw it in the Bag' God has really blessed you Lil wayne,So sad You mess with worldly people to give you bad Advice,its not your fault,Money to a Black Man brings Ignorant crowed!!I pray The Jurge give you a 2ND CHANGE. LOVE YOU WAYNE!Big mike from Cali 951 229 4525

[2012EOD]

Lil Wayne gonna get a big johnson for xmas this year.