Incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie will stand trial for murder this April, the rapper has revealed.

Lil Boosie released a new letter to fans to thank them for his support as he faces various legal challenges.

In addition to a possible death sentence, Lil Boosie is also serving an eight-year prison sentence for attempting to sneak drugs into two State prisons in Louisiana.

Lil Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, was already in jail serving a four year bid for possession of marijuana.

“I go to trial for this murder charge in April so please keep me in your prayers,” Lil Boosie said. To all my fans who write me through J-Pay make sure you put your address so I can respond. Its hard to write every body back but I will try my best to do so.”