Lil Wayne showed his gratitude toĀ Donald Trump for pardoning himĀ before leaving office.
This comes amid speculation thatĀ Lil Wayne endorsed TrumpĀ for president and co-signed his “Platinum Plan” for the Black community ahead of the 2020 election. Lil Wayne’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen,Ā addressed the claimsĀ and stated that the rapper’s support likely caused Trump to favor him. Cohen stated:
“It never hurts that someone gets a full understanding of an individual when they’re just looking at a piece of paper. In hindsight, I guess it worked out. I think they had a very strong connection. Heās in the entertainment world. Heās got a style thatās similar in terms of the way that he carries himself, and a lot of rappers and people in the industry relate to that.”
I want to thank President Trump for recognizing that I have so much more to give to my family, my art, and my community.Ā I also want to thank @bradfordcohen for working so diligently to secure another chance for me. Love!
– Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) January 21, 2021