

His attorney requested that Carter have protective custody while he is incarcerated. His sentencing was delayed twice - first so he could get dental work done, including removal of his diamond-studded braces, then because of a fire at a Manhattan courthouse.Īt Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday, the room was packed with onlookers, while more people crowded outside.Ĭarter was offered the chance to make a statement but declined, shaking his head. His attorney said it belonged to someone else. The charges stem from his arrest in 2007 outside New York City's Beacon Theater. The rapper, whose legal name is Dwayne Carter, pleaded guilty in October to felony gun charges as part of a deal with prosecutors.


New York (CNN) - Lil' Wayne was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.
