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Lyfe Jennings Sentenced to Three-Plus Years in Prison

Posted Sep 22nd 2010 7:45PM by Latifah Muhammad
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R&B singer Lyfe Jennings was sentenced to three and a half years in prison Wednesday (September 21) stemming from an altercation with his ex-girlfriend two years ago. Jennings revealed the news via his Twitter page.

"This will be my last post," Jennings wrote. "To everyone who gave me a chance I am forever in your debt. I have had a fabulous career because of you. All I can say in parting is that I have been honest. I didn't sugarcoat a word didn't hold back a single [part] of my life from [you]. I've lived a hundred lives in these 6 yrs so I not only won't, I don't have the right to complain. I would like to think that I've changed lives by changing my own, tho I can't be sure. But one thing I am sure of is God gives and takes away in measure. He is fair, just and forever."

Jennings was originally arrested in Atlanta back in 2008, following a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend Joy Pond in which he kicked in the door of the house she was in, and shot off rounds from a .40 caliber firearm into the street. The 37-year-old fled the scene leading police on a high-speed chase in his 2005 Chevy Corvette. He was later apprehended and charged with felony weapons possession by a convicted felon, attempting to elude officers, discharging a firearm near a highway and refusing to take a sobriety test.

Unfortunately this latest return to the slammer is not a new occurrence for the Ohio native. In 1992 he was convicted of arson and served 10 years behind bards before starting his music career. His latest album 'I Still Believe' hit stores over the summer.

Filed under: Soul/R&B, R&B News, Busted
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Dee

-! Mr.Jennings ~ you're a good singer & have some good songs i like all of them .. don't give up music because you in prison , music can keep going .. you mean alot to me & your an inspiration to me also . Please don't give up on your career keep your head up .! Everybody make mistakes you can't blame him for that one because nobody's perfect everybody that's on Earth go through things .!

July 18 2011 at 7:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Janiece

Mr. Jennings, been a fan since day 1. I pray the mistakes you've made in the past are just that in the past. And i pray that your music career isn't over. Your music means so much to so many people, i know because i've shared it with plenty. Your concerts are awesome i know because i've seen a few. I wish peace and blessings over your life and please don't stop the music, keep it coming.

June 08 2011 at 1:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Monique

I bet all the money in the world that if he was an "other" or "a nobody" he would just be doing probation. When is the system going to really be fair and honest especially in these days and times?

September 24 2010 at 9:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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unseen

Karma don't leave no one out he deserves what he gets he killed a toledo woman and only served 10 years for her death which was a horrible death (fire).

December 01 2010 at 12:48 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jcole

It does seem a little severe. There are child molesters who don't serve that much time.

September 23 2010 at 3:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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unseen

he deserves to be locked up he is evil and a killer by nature

December 01 2010 at 12:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

poppieking

everytime a brotha gets into any kind of trouble with the law, it usaully ends up with him or her ending up in the penitentary. yes wrong is wrong, but lets make it even all across the board for all nationalities, not just the europeans. I seen this same situtation with a european and he didn't go to prison. They gave him fines, counseling and some light probation. Now one would tend to think that all justice isn't fair for all? I am not condoning bad actions or any type of domistic violence, but Lyfe for what he has accomplish in the last 2 to 4 years, should have been giving a look at what is the real problem and is prison the answer for him in this situtation? I only can hope that you keep you heart strong and your head up Lyfe and continue to doing what you are doing once you are released and don't let this currupt system ruin what you are and what you have achieved. Keep on keeping on brotha! Much Love to ya!

September 23 2010 at 11:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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unseen

lyfe jennings is a killer who should be executed for burning up an innocent woman lying on her couch in the comfort of her home. justice has not been done

December 01 2010 at 12:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply