Fugees rapper Pras Michel surrenders to prison for 14-year sentence over money laundering charges: ‘Painful day’
Fugees rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel has surrendered to a federal prison in Arizona to begin his 14-year sentence on charges including money laundering and illegal lobbying. His spokesperson described the day as painful and stated that his legal team is appealing the conviction, arguing that his rights were violated. Michel was convicted in 2023 for funneling foreign money into Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign and obstructing investigations.
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Music Fugees rapper Pras Michel surrenders to prison for 14-year sentence over money laundering charges: ‘Painful day’ By Eric Todisco Published May 1, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel reported to prison to begin his 14-year sentence for money laundering and illegal lobbying. The 53-year-old turned himself in on Thursday to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, his spokesperson, Erica Dumas, confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Today is a painful day for Pras, for his family, and for everyone who believes in a fair system of justice,” Dumas said. 8 Pras Michel (seen above performing at the 2023 Roots Picnic) began his 14-year prison sentence for money laundering and illegal lobbying.
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