Prakazrel Michel
Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel is a Grammy-winning rapper and a founding member of the influential hip-hop group the Fugees, known for their hit albums and songs that combined elements of rap, reggae, and soul. Born in Brooklyn to Haitian immigrant parents, Michel played a significant role in shaping the 1990s hip-hop scene alongside his childhood friends Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. In recent news, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally funneling foreign donations to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, following a conviction on multiple counts including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
Born on Oct 19, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 73,246 | $2,700,000 | 2,913$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 2.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 15,968 | $700,000 | 1,292$ |
| Totals | 4 | 76,540,633 | 89,214 | $3,400,000 | 4,205$ |
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Switzerland:
Prakazrel Michel, known as 'Pras', was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal campaign contributions.
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United Kingdom:
Prakazrel 'Pras' Michél was a member of the hip-hop group Fugees and later became involved in a political scandal.
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Switzerland:
Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal campaign contributions.
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United Kingdom:
Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally funnelling foreign contributions to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
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