Pras Michel
Pras Michel is a founding member of the influential hip-hop group Fugees, known for their blend of rap and soul music in the 1990s. The group gained widespread acclaim with their 1996 album 'The Score', which featured hits like 'Killing Me Softly' and 'Ready or Not'. Michel's contributions to music include not only his work with the Fugees but also his solo projects and collaborations with various artists. Recently, he made headlines after being sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiracy and promoting illegal foreign lobbying, stemming from his involvement in illegal campaign financing during Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign and lobbying efforts related to Malaysian businessman Joe Lo.
Born on Oct 19, 1972 (53 years old)
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Jamaica:
Pras Michel has sought bail while he appeals his international fraud convictions.
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Canada:
Pras Michel was missing from the concert as he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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Russia:
Pras Michel, a rapper from The Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiracy related to Joe Lowe.
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Israel:
Pras Michel, a founding member of the Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of conspiracy and promoting illegal foreign lobbying.
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