On Monday, a Philadelphia judge sentenced rapper, Meek Mill, to two to four years in prison for violating his probation on a 2008 drug and gun chase, Philly.com reports.
Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. Brinkley handed down the sentence to a stunned courtroom of Meek Mill supporters.
According to Philly.com, Brinkley told the 30-year-old rapper: ““I gave you break after break, and you basically just thumbed your nose at this court.” She went on to say that his sentence would be served in a state prison and he’d be eligible for parole in two years.
A number of celebrities have reacted to Meek Mill’s prison sentence on social media, including Jay-Z and Kevin Hart.
Jay-Z says in a Facebook post:
Kevin Hart also voiced his support for Meek Mill on Instagram:
Praying for my brother @meekmill right now. God sometimes puts the toughest battles on his strongest soldiers. I'm here for you man!!!! My brother for life...Always here for you man!!! This storm will pass...Stay strong & keep your head up ????????????
A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Nov 6, 2017 at 4:45pm PST
Radio personality Angie Martinez voiced her thoughts on Twitter:
the system is rigged man. the fact he was on probation for 10yrs over sum paper wk is a set up! shit makes me so sad. prayin 4 u @MeekMill
— Angie Martinez (@angiemartinez) November 7, 2017
Rapper a Boogie wit da Hoodie calls for Meek Mill to be released on Twitter:
Free My N+g*a @MeekMill pic.twitter.com/su5jvcUoCB
— ABOOGIEWITDAHOODIE (@ArtistHBTL) November 7, 2017
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