Trending Now - Pras Michel Begins 14-year Prison Term in Arizona Facility

WHO:

ABC News Entertainment - Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a member of the Fugees and a Grammy-winning rapper.

The Source - Pras Michel.

WHAT:

ABC News Entertainment - Pras Michel has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence.

The Source - Pras Michel is serving a 14-year prison sentence following a conviction for illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign.

WHERE:

The Source - Pras Michel is incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona.

WHEN:

The Source - Pras Michel surrendered to authorities on April 21, 2023.

WHY:

ABC News Entertainment - Pras Michel was convicted for illegally funneling foreign contributions to a political campaign.

HOW:

ABC News Entertainment - The illegal contributions involved millions of dollars funneled to President Obama’s 2012 campaign.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Pras Michel, a member of the Fugees and a Grammy-winning rapper, has reported to federal prison to begin serving a 14-year sentence. He was convicted for illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to President Obama's 2012 campaign and is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona. Michel surrendered to authorities on April 21, 2023, marking the start of his prison term.