Rapper DMX who was recently released from prison, 20 days ago, has already made his way back to the big house. The rapper, who recently served time in Arizona for drug possession, theft, and animal cruelty, reportedly turned himself in this afternoon for a probation violation on a 2002 reckless driving conviction.
X is said to be starting yet another 90-day sentence. The judge in his case has ruled that the rapper cannot be freed on electronic monitoring, work release or home detention.
SMH. Jail, drugs and drive-bys.
In his last free 20 days, DMX and his wife of 11 years, Tashera Simmons, announced that they were separating.
Earlier today, rapper DMX, aka Earl Simmons, was sentenced to six months and 20 months probation in an Phoenix, Arizona jail for violating his probation by regularly using drugs. DMX was arrested last week after authorities said he admitted to using cocaine and not complying with the terms of his treatment plan by which he faced five counts of violating probation.
Celebrity Rehab was mentioned during today’s hearing. The judge stated that an offer had been made and would be approved by the court to treat X at the Pasadena Recovery Center in California, which is houses the hit VH1 reality show.
We think this man needs all the help he can get.
A judge in the state of Arizona has issued rapper Lil’ Wayne a bench warrant for failure to appear at a hearing on weapon and drug charges. Many of us already know that the rapper is currently serving a one year sentence in New York for weapons charges, if that ain’t a good enough excuse to miss court… we don’t know what is.
Back in 2008, Lil Wayne was arrested at a border checkpoint 78 miles east of Yuma after authorities say they found cocaine, Ecstasy and a handgun on his tour bus. He was charged with one count each of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Wayne has plead not guilty to all the charges.
Wayne’s attorney, James Tilson has filed motions to have his March 30 trial date vacated, and asked the court that his client be allowed to appear in Yuma when he finishes his New York jail sentence. He also has asked that his bond remain the same.
Man, the system is designed for us to fail. Errybody wants some of Lil’ Wayne.
Rapper Lil’ Wayne has finally made his way into the courtroom. The Young Money millionaire, is sentenced to one year in jail for gun possession charges stemming from an incident in New York City for having a loaded gun on his tour bus in 2007. Following his sentencing, the rapper was taken away in handcuffs to begin his sentence immediately.
Wayne will serve his sentence in city jails, not a state prison and could be released in about eight months with good behavior
Rapper Lil Wayne proves that he has nine lives. The Young Money Millionaire got a break from his jail sentence last month due to some extensive dental work. Homeboy had like 9 root canals (OUCH) and now the rappers jail sentence has been delayed due to a mysterious fire that shut down Lower Manhattan court for the day, postponing the rap star’s court date among other proceedings, courts spokesman David Bookstaver said.
Wayne was sentenced to a year in jail stemming from a 2007 weapons charges in Manhattan.
R&B singer Chris Brown was spotted entering the Criminal Courts in Los Angeles, California for his Progress Report Hearing on February 18, 2010. The Forever singer has performed 32 days of hard labor in Virginia, also having attended 17 of his 52 required domestic violence classes.
Chris was granted an order permitting him to travel out of town between the dates of May 18 to June 27 for concert performances.
