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Fugees rapper Pras begins 14-year prison sentence for funneling millions to Obama campaign

SAFFORD, Ariz (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel reported to prison Thursday, a spokesperson said, with federal records listing him as an inmate at a low-security correctional institution in Arizon…

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Pras from the Fugees, who also had huge hits like 'Avenues' and 'Ghetto Superstar' as a soloist in the late 90s, has just been checked into a federal prison, where he will spend eternity.

·Denmark
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Pras Michel has begun serving a 14-year prison sentence.

·Oslo, Norway
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VG broke the news in Oslo, Norway on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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