Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel Michel, aka ‘Pras’, once celebrated as a cornerstone of one of hip-hop’s most influential groups, is now at the centre of one of the biggest celebrity legal dramas of the year. The Fugees rapper has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison after being convicted of illegal foreign lobbying and campaign finance crimes tied to Malaysian financier Jho Low and Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign.
After a previous delay in the case due to Michel’s emergency colon cancer surgery, the court finally announced his sentence on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Some Hollywood names have also been linked to the case, marking a shocking moment for fans and the music world alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the case and how much the Fugees rapper was worth when he got arrested.
Why was Pras Michel arrested? A breakdown of his charges
