Cash Money Records co-founders Bryan “Baby” Williams and his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams have released a statement on Lil Wayne pleading guilty to the felony gun possession charge he faced, promising to continue to support their star artist. The Williams brothers promise that their close ties to Lil Wayne will remain unchanged during his speculated one-year sentence.

“The Cash Money family will continue to support our artist and friend Lil Wayne in his current court case. We have worked with Wayne since he was a teenager, and have seen him grow into one of the world’s most successful hip-hop artists, with a work ethic that is second to none. Wayne has our love and commitment during this difficult time. We always have and always will stand behind him. -Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams, Cash Money Records, Oct. 23, 2009″