Unfortunately, third time was not a charm for Lil Wayne: his sentencing was delayed twice previously. The first delay occurred because Lil Wayne had to undergo dental work for the removal of his diamond-studded braces. His sentencing was delayed a second time when the Manhattan courthouse caught on fire.
During court sentencing, Carter declined to make a statement when given the opportunity. As per a request from his attorney, Stacey Richman, Carter will be placed in protective custody during his incarceration and will also receive medical attention for his recent dental surgery. No details have been released regarding where Lil Wayne will serve his jail sentence.
Carter is also facing weapons and drug charges in an unrelated incident in Arizona.
Lil Wayne is a popular rap artist and has won many awards for his music including a Grammy. In 2008, his album ''Tha Carter III'' was the top selling disc of the year.
