Coolio Pleads Guilty to Possession of Concealed Weapon: ‘I Do Not Condone the Use of Firearms’

Coolio Pleads Guilty to Possession of Concealed Weapon: ‘I Do Not Condone the Use of Firearms’

Coolio pled guilty to possession of a concealed weapon in Los Angeles Wednesday.

The rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., avoided jail time and instead was placed on probation for three years, as well as ordered to complete 45 days of community service. The felony charge will also be reduced to a misdemeanor if he remains on his best behavior and does not use or carry a gun for one year.

“It was a misunderstanding,” Coolio, 53, told reporters outside of court, according to TMZ and the Los Angeles Times. “I do not condone the use of firearms, illegal or legal. Thanks to the court and the attorneys handling this for me so I can still do the good work that I do … I was very worried. I don’t do crime and I am not into anything illegal, so it should be easy .”

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Kourtney Kardashian Steals Sister Kim’s Racy Style at Kanye West’s L.A. Concert

Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian rock similar styles one month apart. (Photo: AKM-GSI)

Kourtney Kardashian wore something very Kimlike at Kanye West’s Tuesday show at the Forum in Los Angeles. The 37-year-old stepped out in a sheer, lacy black bodysuit paired with black lace-up pants and a denim “Pablo” jacket — merchandise from the tour — for her brother-in-law’s performance.

The ensemble was similar to ones her younger sister Kim Kardashian, 36, has worn in the past. Those Kardashians do love their bodysuits! And they’ve been known to regularly steal each other’s style.

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Surprise! Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson Have Been Secretly Married for Months

Surprise! Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson Have Been Secretly Married for Months

Surprise — Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson are married!

The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony on June 13 in Paradise Valley, Arizona, PEOPLE confirms after obtaining a copy of their record of marriage.

The ceremony was officiated by agent and close friend Peter Carlisle, who often posts photos of Phelps, Johnson and their 6-month-old baby boy, Boomer Phelps, to his Instagram account. TMZ was the first to report the news.

During the Rio Olympics in August, Phelps told PEOPLE that the couple had a date set for a wedding — but it seems they had already been married for more than two months at the time of the Aug. 23 interview.