Lil Boosie has been incarcerated since the summer of 2010, as he awaits trial for murder. Most recently, the Louisiana rapper got even more bad news, when he was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty for trying to smuggle drugs into one of the state's penitentiaries.

Despite the time he's facing and his looming murder trial, set to beginin April, Boosie is trying to remain positive, as evident in a recently released letter to fans.

In a newly released letter to fans, the rapper explains his current situation while thanking all his fans and supporters -- including industry peers such as Webbie, Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Plies, and even former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell.

Boosie also takes some time to promote upcoming projects, including his daughter Iviona's upcoming album.

Read the letter below in its entirety:

A letter to all my fans,

First, I want to than you all of you for supporting me through these hard times. Last month, I was sentenced to eight years with credit for time served, so I will have to do 19 months on that sentence. I go to trial for this murder charge in April, so please keep me in your prayers.

To all my fans who write me through J-Pay, make sure you put your address so I can respond. It's hard to write everybody back, but I will try my best to do so. I would also like my all my fans to support Young Jeezy new album TM103 hes a real n**** with a big heart. I want to thank Plies, Yo Gotti, Marcus Spears, Jout Dallas, Earl Wayne and JaMarcus Russell for keeping it real with me and Pacman, also. My daughter Iviona album will be coming soon, so be on the lookout for it. It's HOTT!!!

I really appreciate everybody who's supporting BoosieJustice.com and everyone who has signed the petition and brought Boosie Gear. I want all my fans to know that y'all are so special to me because without you, there would be no me. Congrats to Webbie on his new album Savage Life 3. New Boosie DVD "The Come Up" will be in stores soon. Life Story Book: The Truth in stores end of 2012. My label, Bad Azz Ent, will be dropping a compilation this year and you already know how we do it. I want to thank GOD for everything and now I know the real from the fake and I can say that not too many are not real.

I also want to send love to the realest woman in the world, my MAMA Mrs. Connie, who's my best friend, mama, spiritual advisor and #1 Fan.

Boosie Boo

Letter courtesy of Chris Chizer @CTSMEDIA1.