Lil Wayne Goes To Jail?

I read today, that Lil Weezee is going to jail on a gun possession charge he received about a year ago in New York.  He is suppose to do about a year, however, according to the article, he may only have to do about eight months.  The gun was on his tour bus and authorities stop the bus and searched it after a concert he'd performed at.  What's the deal?  Are rappers still trying to get a rep?  I mean if I had their kind of money, I would do what I do and enjoy my life.  I'm certain there's no need for him to even have a gun.  I'm certain his record label would provide security for him, if his life was in danger of some sort.  But then again, controversy always sells right.  So I ask you, was this a stunt for Lil Wayne to get a rep or a bad decision on his part?

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