Ja Rule: 'Jail is a minor setback'

Ja Rule has called his recent jail sentencing a "minor setback".

The rapper was sentenced to two years behind bars after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon on Monday.

"Minor setback for a major comeback," Ja Rule posted on Twitter following the sentencing.

The 34-year-old is to spend 16 months in prison followed by 18 months' probation, reports The AP.