Rapper Lil Wayne could be facing a lengthy prison sentence.
Nearly a year after the initial incident, Lil Wayne 's gun possession has resulted in his being charged with a federal offense.
According to CNN, the new charges carry a potential 10-year prison sentence if he is convicted.
The rapper was charged Tuesday with criminal possession of a firearm and ammunition, as a prior felony offender.
The charges stem from an alleged December 23, 2019, incident in which a handgun was found in his luggage on a private plane.
A hearing in the case is scheduled for Dec. 11.