Lil’ Kim Gets A Year And A Day In Prison.

Lil’ Kim was sentenced to a year and a day in prison by Judge Gerard Lynch at Manhattan’s U.S. District Court Wednesday afternoon. The rapper was also fined $50,000 and will serve three years’ probation after her sentence. She must turn herself in to authorities on September 19.

Lil Kim was convicted on three counts of perjury and one count of conspiracy in March. Kim’s assistant, Monique Dopwell, was also convicted on perjury charges, although she was not sentenced on Wednesday (July 6).

She admitted to her crime (which eliminated any chance of appealing the conviction, although the sentence can be appealed) and said she was sorry. "I take complete responsibility for my actions," she said. "I testified falsely to the grand jury and during the trial. I know it was wrong. I am a God-fearing, good person, and this is the toughest thing I’ve ever been through."

The judge lambasted her for being dishonest, saying her lies were an insult to him and to the court. "[Providing] false testimony under oath undermines our system of justice," said Lynch, who described Kim’s actions as "blatant perjury," with "clear" intent. "It’s a serious offense ... and the crimes you covered up were serious, indeed."