American rapper little wayne pleaded guilty this Friday to possession of a firearm, reported several US media, a crime for which he could face up to 10 years in prison.

The interpreter of “Lollipop” was found in possession of a weapon and ammunition during a police raid on a private jet in Miami in December 2019.

Florida state law prohibits those sentenced to prison from possessing weapons.

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, his real name, was convicted more than a decade ago on another firearms-related charge.

“I plead guilty“, Said the 38-year-old rapper in a virtual appearance in court in Miami, according to US media.

According to the Miami Herald, Lil Wayne, who has a home in South Florida, admitted that the gold plated pistol that was found in her luggage was hers.

According to reports the gun was given to him as a gift for Father’s Day. The sentence will be pronounced on January 28.

Winner of five Grammy awardsLil Wayne was shown a few days before the US presidential election with a smiling Donald Trump.