From surprise early releases to frustrated appeals, famous names have leaned on presidential clemency — with mixed results. Read on to discover the full story!
Lil Wayne and Kodak Black appeared on Trump’s last-minute list at the end of his first term and publicly thanked him after their cases were clemency‑treated. NBA YoungBoy also received a pardon in May 2025 after a 2024 sentence, issuing a statement of gratitude for the second chance.