Lil Wayne & Kodak Black Being Considered For Presidential Pardon: Report

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It's reported that Trump will issue another set of pardons the day before Biden's inauguration.

There are many conversations being had about Trump's final days in office, but his presidential pardons have caused quite the debate. We've already received rounds of pardons in recent months, and it's being reported by Bloomberg that two rappers are up for consideration. Aside from potentially pardoning himself in upcoming days, the outlet states that Trump may issue release Lil Wayne and Kodak Black of their legal woes.

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Recently, Lil Yachty and Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson have asked for Trump to give Kodak a break, and just ahead of the November 2020 election, Lil Wayne tweeted a photo of himself smiling alongside America's president. Last year, Kodak pleaded guilty to firearms charges and was sentenced to 46 months in prison. Prior to the new year, Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon stemming from an incident where he was reportedly caught with a firearm, cocaine, and opioids on a private jet.

It's reported that Trump may announce his final decisions regarding his last set of pardons on January 19, one day ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Bloomberg also states that Trump's lawyers are "vetting" options but are leery because they fear the reigning president's choices could spell trouble for him in the future if his administration is accused of "obstruction of justice."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.