January 23, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

DEA Busts Lil Wayne for Drugs

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Rapper arraigned on felony possession of cocaine, Ecstacy and marijuana.

Lil Wayne was arrested by Federal agents just outside Yuma, Arizona, Tuesday night (January 22) on felony drug charges. At around 11:30 pm, the rapper's tour bus was stopped at a Border Patrol checkpoint between California and Arizona, where, after a consensual search of the vehicle, trained dogs sniffed out a grip of illegal substances: all told, agents discovered105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, and 41 grams of ecstasy.

Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Agency, along with two other people also riding in the bus. There were twelve occupants in total.

The  DEA also found approximately $25,000 in cash and three registered handguns - one of which was registered to Lil Wayne in Florida - though agents are currently working with the Arizona police to figure out if Weezy violated any laws in possessing the pistol - a .40 caliber handgun.

After Wayne was taken in, the Arizona US Attorney turned over the case to the State of Arizona, who brought Wayne up on charges of possession of cocaine, ecstacy and drug paraphernalia. He was released this afternoon on $10,000 bond, with a court date set for 11 am Friday.

In July of 2007, Wayne was arrested in New York after a heavily patrolled concert for marijuana and gun possession. Just three months later, in October, while the self-proclaimed greatest rapper alive was touring, Idaho police picked him up on an outstanding warrant for felony fugitive charges, allegedly stemming from a drug arrest in Georgia.

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1.

suirrelgowe says:

Shut the f**k up Quaysa... You sound like a prick.

2.

NENE_99_1999 says:

Keep yo' head up Lil Wayne...WE STILL LOVE YOU!!!

Keep makin' that DOPE MUSIC!!!

3.

weezybaabyyy says:

yo! every one knows that lil wayne does drugs... he basically tells it to the public in all of his songs... between pills,weed,coke...and the guns weezy got himself in a mess of trouble! i mean dont get me wrong HE IS THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE,..and im not scared to say it... jay-z may have more money than wayne... but he definitely not a better lyricist. but he needs to stop gettin caught! im not sayin that he should stop. because everyone does drugs.. (at least once in their life) (i think) lol.. but at least be more sneaky wit it. and not bring it with you to concerts you know damn well that its gonna have tight security! its almost like he wanna get caught, like he likes the attention? but guess what lil wayne! YOU ALREADY GOT THE ATTENTION!!!!! your sittin on 10's and 10's of millions of dollars! what you dont think nobody notices?

4.

Marquaysa says:

Weezy said that he ain't afraid of death and that [paraphrasing] you can't decide when you die...Even if that is true, I feel like, "Why throw it away?". He has worked so hard and developed a genius that surpasses MANY. And when I say many, I mean MANY. Why do the very things in life that could take all that you love and care about, and turn them upside down? I feel like Weezy feel. I'm not afraid of death, because I believe that we all pass when we are supposed to. However, I damn sure ain't gonna rush the process. I don't want to do anything that could possibly limit me, shorten my life or sadden those that love me and believe in me. He also says that trying to stop drinking the "syrup" drink when you are addicted is like "death in your stomach". He says you have to "go through detox". The way I see it, if I know that I"m doing something that could kill me and is speculated to have been a factor in the death of others, I'd go to rehab or whatever I had to do. Life has its negatives and positives, and I'm willing to take all because above all that: Life is a Gift. Weezy is a genius in many ways, but if he doesn't see this, I dont know what to say.
~Quaysa~

5.

louisianaboy says:

Do y'all think Lil Wayne cares about getting arrested for drugs. After all, he mad a song about drug use ("I Feel Like Dyin) and constantly carries a cup of purple drank around.

6.

Fabb says:

Aye, bay...they tried u, but forget that, nigga we know u still ballin!!

7.

eugenae says:

hey wayne keep ya head and f**k the haters dog n.o

8.

flawliss says:

HEY SHIT HAPPENS! THAT'S JUST A CHANCE YOU TAKE WHEN YOU DO THE THINGS THAT YOU DO. BASICALLY IT COMES WITH THE GAME. I STILL GOT LOVE FOR YOU WAYNE STAY UP!

9.

bbfanof1 says:

i agree with only man

you got enough money man everybody already understand youse a gangsta stop gettin in trouble!

we all love you with or without the durgs

10.

only says:

i quit husslein after i realized ima make some music but shit sellin drugs is what u have other people do and dont think u can get past border security ha ha ha ha i understand ur reachin 4 the sky but at least have a parachute if u go that hi

11.

only says:

WHAT WAS HE THINKING like seriousally hes ardy rich

y hussle and go to jail when u have millions of dollars


only take that risk if u have to

hope he gets out tho wee ned some more music all these rappers are b**ches now adays only a few are good

12.

Kanesha71690 says:

Wayne baby i hope u sellin dat shit cus da drugs aint gud nigga i dont want you ta be no bobby brown azz nigga chill out wit all dat you whats hot right now dnt throw dat shit away

13.

annmarie08 says:

Shit happens....ppl make mistakes. Hes a grown man and makes his own decisions but he's still young at the same time so y not have some fun. Sometimes fun can get u into trouble but HEY the world is NOT goin 2 end. And for everyone that love Lil Wayne....you love him for his music not for the choices he makes. Hes still the best rapper alive!

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larry115 says:

i just dont understand these rappers they with hold so much popularity and then screw it up over being more greedy in life than making there life worth something for kids and their families------------maybe one day it will all change for the better instead of spending there life in jail

15.

Jfive23 says:

LiL Wayne and all the other rappers are assholes. Why do they need to have all those kinds of drugs and weapons? They are just asking for trouble. They get what they deserve. Maybe if the courts starts giving these dumb asses the max sentences and make them pay high fines (Give that money to charity) the other rappers will fall into place.
LiL Wayne just threw his life away. If the judge is smart they will make an example of him. And as far as LiL Wayne calling himself the greatest living rapper of all time. Thats a joke. He's not a even a decent rapper.
LiL Wayne I hope this incident wakes your ass up and I hope that all the other rappers and wanna be thugs wake up too. If you are dumb enough to do these stupid ass crimes then you should be willing to do hard time.

16.

notoriouscoo says:

Damn Weezy They can teach us old dogs New tricks but them old habits is hard to stop. Much luv
Yea and Im coming for the title Notorious Coo for President.

17.

coko says:

DAMN!!!, dats a damn shame. you my husband and all but DAMN!!! you gotta stop doin dat.
love you,and I'll be prayin for you.

18.

Busisiwe says:

This is getting a bit tiring Wayne. Instead of RELEASING an album - you are constantly being RELEASED from jail. Drugs kill - stay AWAY from them.......

19.

casualbaby says:

is he ok now??

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