Singer Lyfe Jennings Heads Back To Prison, Retires Via Twitter

MARIETTA, Ga. (CBS/WGCL) Platinum-selling artist Chester "Lyfe" Jennings is headed back to the slammer to serve 3 years after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an incident with his ex-girlfriend two years ago.

The "Must Be Nice" singer was arrested in Smyrna, Ga. Oct. 19, 2008 after an apparent altercation with former girlfriend and the mother of his children, Joy Bounds.

Jennings reportedly kicked in the door where he assumed Bounds was staying and fired shots into the house, according to CBS affiliate WGCL. Police pursued Jennings in a high speed chase after he attempted to flee the scene, but he was eventually caught when he crashed his red 2005 Corvette, reports MTVNews.com. 

The 37-year-old Jennings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to driving under the influence, fleeing and attempting to elude police, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharging a weapon near a street, reports WGCL.

With his fate sealed, at least for the next three years, the R&B singer bid farewell to his fans via Twitter.

"This will be my last post," stated the singer according to MTVNews.com. "To everyone who gave me a chance I am forever in your debt. I have had a fabulous career because of you.... I've lived a hundred lives in these 6 yrs so I not only won't, I don't have the right to complain. I would like to think that I've changed lives by changing my own, tho I can't be sure. But one thing I am sure of is God gives and takes away in measure. He is fair, just and forever. Amen from aman... Smile, it's contageous:)"

Jennings spent 10 years in prison for a 1992 arson conviction in Ohio. He released his debut album "Lyfe 268-192" in 2004, attracting listeners with his heartfelt lyrics and distinctive raspy tone.

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