AceShowbiz - Jailed rapper C-Murder has thanked a witness in his murder trial for reportedly recanting his testimony.

Master P's brother, real name Corey Miller, was handed a life sentence in 2003 after he was found guilty of the 2002 killing of 16-year-old Steve Thomas in a New Orleans, Louisiana nightclub. The conviction for second degree murder was overturned in 2006, only for C-Murder to be convicted again following a second trial in 2009.

According to The Times Picayune, witness Kenneth Jordan recently revealed he allegedly lied under oath because he was pressured by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detectives, who reportedly told him he would face criminal charges if he didn't testify against Miller.

"I know the individual that I saw shoot the gun was not Corey Miller," an affidavit filed last month in 24th Judicial District Court read.

Miller's lawyer is now seeking a new trial following the revelation and the rapper is praising Jordan for coming forward.

"I want him to know I'm not upset with him," he tells U.S. news station WDSU. "I'm proud of him. And me and my family, and my daughters... we thank him. For real. This is a life-changing moment."

"The hope is finally here," he adds. "There's actually hope that I may not die in jail... My heart hasn't smiled since I've been locked up for 16 years, and I just want them to know that my heart is smiling."