HIP HOP NEWS: Lil Wayne Not Guilty?

Lil Wayne pleaded not guilty to felony drug and weapons charges by a grand jury. Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter Jr., was officially charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of a narcotic for sale, misconduct involving weapons and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

The charges stem from a January 22 occurrence near Dateland, Arizona, when the rapper’s tour bus as stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint. Federal agents searched Lil Wayne’s bus and found over three ounces of marijuana, an ounce of cocaine, 41 grams of Ecstasy and drug paraphernalia.

Lil Wayne is due back in court on March 7. Lil Wayne also officially launched his One Family Foundation at a private V.I.P. reception last week in New Orleans. The organization will work to empower urban youth by providing opportunities to cultivate their talents and skills.