As previously reported Lil Wayne pleaded guilty earlier this month to one count of possession of a dangerous drug stemming from a 2008 incident in Yuma, Arizona where authorities found cocaine, ecstasy and a loaded handgun on his tour bus.

Now after deliberation a judge granted him three years probation which he will begin immediately after he's released from prison in November.

Lil Wayne's guilty plea was part of a plea deal with prosecutors that dropped additional charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, misconduct involving weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wayne's Arizona attorney James Tilson says he‘s pleased with the verdict and told Reuters,

“We're quite glad that we were able to wrap everything up. It's a favorable plea agreement that will allow Mr. Carter to pursue his career."

The third letter from Wayne since his March 8^th incarceration was released today and shows the rapper giving props to Drake and Nicki Minaj for taking home BET awards before thanking several fans that reached out to him in jail.

In the letter titled "I Love You All" Weezy writes,

“I hope everyone's summer has been going well doing whatever it is you like to do. On my end, I'm alive, breathing and blessed…

You already know how I'm passing the time – reading and working out.  I know I say it every letter, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for the pictures, rocking free weezy tees, and continuous letters. They mean the world. I promise to continue to update as much as I can and answer as many questions as I can from you guys.

Shout out to my YM family for making me proud last night.

Love and appreciate life.

God bless.”

Before ending the letter he personally thanks several fans including Canadian blogger Karla Moy a.k.a HustleGRL who he says has been “holding down Drizzy for him” and several fans that sent him letters of encouragement.

“Karla Moy aka hustleGRL – I heard you've been holding down Drizzy for me. Your time and effort is much appreciated and doesn't go unrecognized. I love you babe.

Anjaé – You are a jewel. Your words were so well put. And I advise you not to give up nothing but your time and thought to the pursuit of success. Nothing else! You actually made me wanna hear your lyrics by the way you write. Keep it up. Don't sacrifice anything but time… and you're a cutie!

Dani Gruber – I absolutely love your personality but confidence is key. I loved your letter. And say hi to Ryker for me.
April Mendoza – Just 5 minutes huh? You're cute and funny. Thanx for putting your friends on to me.

Eshall Baukman – Keep beautifying the world. Your smile is gorgeous."

Check out the rest of Weezy's “I Love You All” letter here.

As previously reported Wayne was arrested in 2008 in Yuma, Arizona after authorities searched his tour bus and found a loaded hand gun, marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy.

He previously pleaded not guilty to one count of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Now however Weezy's changing his tune and appeared on a live video feed to plead guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous drug.

His guilty plea is part of a plea deal with prosecutors that will drop the charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, misconduct involving weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia against him.

Instead of jail time Weezy now faces 36 months probation.

He is scheduled to be released from Rikers Island in November.

Do not forget about me 'cause I will forever think about you, and I cannot wait for you to see me again.... I'm out.”

Judgment day has finally come for Lil Wayne. The Young Money/Cash Money leader is scheduled to report to prison today for a gun possession charge.

As previously reported Wayne pleaded guilty to the charge in October stemming from a 2007 incident where New York police found a loaded hand gun on his tour bus.

Now he'll appear in a federal courtroom and could be sentenced to up to 1 year in New York's notorious Riker's Island prison.

He is expected to not serve his full sentence however and could be released in 8 months for good behavior.

Various members of his friends and family have expressed their sadness over his impending fate.

His ex-wife Antonia “Toya” Carter took to her Twitter page to express he feelings saying,

“Sad day for me and my fam   ……This is really a hard pill to swallow.”

Young Money President Mack Maine has taken to the social outlet as well and is trying to make his friend a “trending topic” with his “Pray For Weezy” posts while Nicki Minaj tearfully tells  MTV that she doesn't  believe he should have to go to jail.

“It's sad, because he doesn't deserve to go to jail… reality hasn't set in that he has to go to jail. He shouldn't have to go to jail."

We'll have more details after Lil Wayne reports to jail later today.

Last night Lil Wayne said his final goodbye to his fans last night during a UStream broadcast by Young Money signee Lil Twist.
In it he shares laughs with Twist and other members of his Young Money hometeam before saying his last words to his fans.

"To all my fans, my real fans, I really, really, really truly love you. I love you with all of me, for real. I'll probably be loving everything else because I love you so much. Thank you from the bottom [of my heart]. Do not forget about me 'cause I will forever think about you, and I cannot wait for you to see me again. I'm out.”

Check out Lil Wayne's final goodbye below.

As previously reported, Wayne pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon stemming from a 2007 raid of his tour bus. With his guilty plea in place, the court proceedings are continuing as he prepares for the inevitable, a bid in jail.

His appearance in court today was for another preliminary hearing. The presiding judge in the case, Judge Charles Solomon, will ultimately decide Wayne's fate when he appears for sentencing February 9.

Until his doomsday, Weezy can stay busy with his CM/YM fam on their upcoming Cash Money/Young Money tour when it kicks off December 17 in Hidalgo, Texas. Stops include ATL, New Orleans and San Diego.

The dates for the Cash Money/Young Money Tour are below:

DECEMBER 2009

• 17 (Thursday) – Hidalgo, TX Dodge Arena
• 18 (Friday) – Laredo, TX Laredo Entertainment Center
• 20 (Sunday) – Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center
• 26 (Saturday) – Atlanta, GA Phillips Arena
• 28 (Monday) – New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
• 31 (Thursday) – San Diego, CA San Diego Arena

JANUARY 2010

• 1 (Friday) – El Paso, TX Don Haskins Arena
• 2 (Saturday) -Tucson, AZ Tucson Convention Center
• 5 (Tuesday) – Beaumont, TX Ford Park Arena
• 6 (Wednesday) – Austin, TX Travis County Expo
• 7 (Thursday) – Allen, TX Allen Events Center
• 8 (Friday) – Lafayette, LA Cajun Dome
• 9 (Saturday) – Little Rock, AR Alltell Arena
• 10 (Sunday) – Southaven, MS Desoto Civic Center