Lil Wayne and his bodyguard got into a dispute at his home which resulted in threats being given. Lil Wayne’s bodyguard told police they got into a fight at Wayne’s Hidden Hills mansion in California. However, the claims were contradictory to no visible scars or wounds of the alleged altercation.
TMZ reported that the altercation took place when Wayne accused his bodyguard of taking photos and leaking them to the media. Instead of leaving as Wayne requested, he proceeded to the bathroom instead. Wayne then began waving an assault rifle. The guard then left the property and went to the guard shack to call the police. By the time they arrived, Wayne had already left. Despite the claims, the bodyguard is not pressing charges.
Lil Wayne’s history with the authorities
Although this may be true, Wayne’s exit from the premises seems warranted. He has a less-than-glorious past with authorities. In 2019, an anonymous tip that Wayne was allegedly transporting drugs on his private jet led to police searching his plane. This incident at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, uncovered a loaded gold-plated Remington 1911, .45-caliber handgun. They also discovered a bag containing small amounts of cocaine, ecstasy, and oxycodone. He was then arrested and charged with illegal possession of gun by a convicted felon.
This conviction stemmed from an incident in July 2007 outside New York City’s Beacon Theater. According to police, he had a .40-caliber pistol on his tour bus. Although his attorney said it belonged to someone else, the rapper pled guilty and was, in turn, sentenced to a one-year sentence. He began serving an 8-month jail sentence in 2010.
The “Free Weezy” movement was produced from this moment. On the bright side, this showed how loyal his fans are. Following the incident, he released The Carter III. This The Carter trilogy was possibly one of his best-selling albums. In light of the controversy surrounding it, it gave us classic hits. In retrospect, this was an all-time high for the New Orleans native. With YMCMB brewing, some unfortunate media coverage and hot bars, it was only fitting the album would succeed.
If you love Lil Wayne, see his Q&A in celebration of The Carter IV and his latest single, “Ya Dig.”
Written by Antoinette Ford
