What makes this particularly interesting is that the girl doesn’t seem to have a mother anywhere in the picture – it’s only the grandmother’s name on the court order.  Guess we’ll learn more in December.

There’s a lot of speculation about who’s going to be at that party, and even more speculation about how Lil Wayne might make his return to the stage.  There are rumors flying that he’s planning on stopping by Las Vegas for a surprise appearance during Drake’s scheduled concert on Saturday night, and Drake has hinted that the Saturday show will be a very special one, so there may be some truth to that.

Lil Wayne mug shot (NYPD)

Lil Wayne is due to return to court in New York on Monday, where he will be officially sentenced for attempted criminal possession of a weapon. Wayne is expected to turn himself in immediately and head off to Riker’s Island penitentiary for the next year.

Wayne has been insanely busy the last month prepping for his time away from the world, shooting footage for over a dozen music videos and laying down music tracks left and right.

Perhaps the weirdest commentary to come out of the response to Lil Wayne’s sentencing today comes from a rather unlikely source – celebrity chef Paula Deen. Deen told TMZ.com that the best thing for Lil Wayne to eat before he heads off to jail is “collard greens” because, she said dryly: “They’d clean his butt out.”

We’re thinking someone needs to acquaint Paula with the subtle taste and texture of a bar of soap in her mouth.

>> Previously:  Courthouse Fire Delays Lil Wayne Sentencing Again

Lil Wayne (Photo: Ryan Dombal - Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Hundreds were reportedly evacuated from the New York courthouse where Wayne was to appear Tuesday morning for sentencing. According to NY1.com, a fire in the basement filled the courthouse with smoke and resulted in injuries to five firefighters and three others, including a prisoner. New York fire crews battled the blaze for over an hour. The fire may have been due to construction at the courthouse, but an official cause has not yet been determined. Lil Wayne was not yet present at the courthouse at the time.

Lil Wayne previously received a sentencing delay to undergo emergency dental surgery. Wayne was granted a week to recover after having eight root canals. Probably wise to get that done before heading off to Riker’s Island. We certainly wouldn’t want to put our mouth in the hands of a prison dentist.

We just wonder how many times Lil Wayne is going to have to say goodbye to his fans. First there was the video farewell before the dental delay. Then on Monday, Wayne Tweeted another goodbye to his fans, saying: “Yesterday i smiled, today i smirked, tomorrow i stop … Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they’re needed. The F is for family, friends, and fans……….thank u………..your love and prayers are felt. They kant lok up my heart bekuz y’all already have it on lok. ……thank u.”

>> Previously:  Lil Wayne Says Goodbye to Fans Before Heading to Jail

Lil Wayne (Photo: Ryan Dombal - Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Lil Wayne was busted last year in July after the NYPD pulled over his tour bus when they allegedly smelled marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Officers claimed Lil Wayne tossed a bag containing a gun into the bus as they approached. Wayne later pled guilty to a charge of “attempted” gun possession and was sentenced to a year in the slammer.

“I’m out this bitch,” Lil Wayne said in his Ustream goodbye video to his fans Tuesday. “To all my fans, my real fans I really, really truly love you. I love you with all of me for real.” Wayne also took the opportunity to promote his just released LP Rebirth, urging fans to download at least one song.

Giving a shout out to his hometown New Orleans Saints for their Super Bowl win, Wayne seemed rather chipper for a man about to spend a lot of time behind bars at a notoriously rough prison.

“Thank you from the bottom of me,” Wayne said in closing out his video. “Do not forget about me ’cause I will forever think about you. I cannot wait for you to see me again.”

>> Previously:  Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession

Lil Wayne was arrested in July, 2007 following a concert and taken into custody for criminal possession of a weapon. Police reportedly pulled over Wayne’s tour bus after seeing and smelling marijuana smoke floating out the bus door before it hit the road after the concert. Another man with Wayne was busted for criminal possession of marijuana.

Ironically, Lil Wayne had reportedly complained earlier in the evening about being hassled by police. Lesson there – don’t badmouth the cops lest you invoke some nasty karma your way.

Lil Wayne will remain free on bail until his official sentencing hearing in February, but was forced to surrender his passport.

“I got a son about to be born any day now, so shout-out to him. Pray for me”

He also won the MVP of the Year award, beating out Jay-Z, T.I. and Kanye West. He dedicated the award to his daughter, Reginae Carter…who was falsely (fortunately) rumored to have died in an auto accident this August.

Singer Nivea is rumored to be the baby mama, although no confirmation’s been made. She AND Lil Wayne are rumored to be engaged, and both have been seen recently wearing rings on the right fingers.

Weezy’s got the #1 album in the country right now: Tha Carter III, which sold 400,000 copies it’s first day, and has already sold over 1 million. It’s earned the distinction of being the first studio offering since 50 Cent’s 2005 LP The Massacre to sell more than 1 million copies in a single week. The Weezy Nation has spoken!