<P> Obama has also noted that the music on his iPod includes Lil Wayne: </P> <P> My rap palate has greatly improved . Jay - Z used to be sort of what predominated, but now I've got a little Nas and a little Lil Wayne and some other stuff . </P> <P> On July 22, 2007, Lil Wayne was arrested in New York City following a performance at the Beacon Theatre; the New York City Police Department discovered Lil Wayne and another man smoking marijuana near a tour bus . After taking Lil Wayne into custody, police discovered a . 40 caliber pistol near his person . The gun, which was registered to his manager, was in a bag located near the rapper . He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and marijuana . </P> <P> On October 22, 2009, Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon . He was due for sentencing in February 2010 and was expected to receive a one - year county jail sentence, but on February 9, 2010, Lil Wayne's attorney announced that the sentencing was delayed until March 2 due to dental surgery, which was performed on February 16 . The surgery included eight root canals, the replacement of several tooth implants, as well as the addition of a few new implants and work on his remaining original teeth . On March 2, 2010, sentencing was postponed again when the courthouse reported a fire in the basement . </P>

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