Lil Wayne speaks on Robert Hoobler’s passing, the police officer who saved his life as a child [PHOTO]

Lil Wayne speaks on Robert Hoobler’s passing via Instagram

Lil Wayne is one of the most interesting artists in the game. From 2007 until 2012, Lil Wayne was the biggest rapper in the industry. Just getting to that level was unexpected from a guy like Lil Wayne. When Wayne began his career, he was the youngest member of The Hot Boyz.

Lil Wayne almost never lived to be a rapper. When Lil Wayne did his “Behind The Music,” he revealed he almost died as a child. A young Lil Wayne found a loaded gun and accidentally shot himself. Robert Hoobler was the police officer who arrived on the scene.

Lil Wayne would not have survived the accidental shooting if not for Robert Hoobler. After Lil Wayne reached levels of fame, Robert Hoolber remained a part of his life. This weekend, heartbreaking news surfaced of Robert Hoobler passing away. Many people were waiting for Lil Wayne to talk about Officer Hoobler’s passing. This afternoon, Lil Wayne took to Instagram, where he posted a message honoring Robert Hoobler. Alongside a photo of Lil Wayne with Robert Hoobler, Wayne posted a touching message. He ended it by saying “Aunt Kathie,” Hoobler’s wife, was waiting on him.

Lil Wayne speaks on Robert Hoobler’s passing via Instagram