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“Will there be music in the future? Absolutely”: Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are positive that the Fugees will record again

But that’s unlikely to involve Pras Michel

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel turns himself in for 14-year prison sentence but will still appeal

Fugees rapper Pras Michel has turned himself in to start his 14-year prison sentence following his conviction in 2023.

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Pras Michel dismisses Lauryn Hill lawsuit

Pras Michel has dropped his ongoing lawsuit against former Fugees bandmate Lauryn Hill, just weeks before he is due to go to prison for 14 years.

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Pras Michel makes bid to avoid jail

Pras Michel has sought bail while he appeals his international fraud convictions, with his lawyers arguing there was "improper jury influence" displayed during the trial.

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Pras Michel: How a Fugees Icon Rose to Music Stardom and Fell into a Global Corruption Scandal

Pras Michel, once a celebrated Fugees member who helped define 1990s hip-hop, has fallen from musical stardom into a global corruption scandal, culminating in a 14-year prison sentence for illegally funneling millions into US political campaigns and lobbying on behalf of foreign interests.

International Business Times UK

Fugees Michel Pras 'Betrayed His Country for Money,' Sentenced to 14 Years for $100M Foreign Lobbying Plot

Fugees' Michel Pras was accused of taking millions from fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low and funnelling them through straw donors to Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.

International Business Times UK

Pras Michel’s 14-Year Sentence Follows Foreign Cash Plot That Pulled in Hollywood Names

Grammy winner Prakazrel “Pras” Michel from the Fugees has been handed a 14-year prison sentence after being found guilty

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Pras Michel jailed for 14 years

Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of 10 charges in an international fraud case.

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Pras Michel 'never wanted to be a spy'

The Fugees star Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel has declared he "never wanted to be a spy" after being convicted of 10 charges in an international fraud case which included accusations he acted as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.

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Lauryn Hill sued by Fugees bandmate for fraud over tour. She says the lawsuit is 'baseless'

Fugees rapper Pras is suing his bandmate Lauryn Hill for fraud over the group’s shortened 2023 reunion tour

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Lauryn Hill and Fugees fans fear for UK Miseducation Anniversary Tour after US dates mysteriously cancelled

It’s not the first time that the iconic hip hop trio have cancelled on fans

Evening Standard

Lauryn Hill defends famous lateness to her own concerts: ‘Y’all lucky I make it on this stage every night’

American rapper and singer-songwriter is currently on tour for the 25th anniversary of her debut album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’

The Independent UK

Concert Review: Lauryn Hill's 25th 'Miseducation' celebration passes with a grade curve

Lauryn Hill kicked off her “Miseducation'' tour to a hometown crowd

The Independent UK

Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Claims His Defense Lawyer Ineffectively Used AI Program That Led to Botching Closing Argument

"Kenner used an experimental AI program to write his closing argument, which made frivolous arguments, conflated the schemes, and failed to highlight key weaknesses in the Government's case."

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Ms Lauryn Hill announces 25th anniversary tour for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

North American tour dates will be co-headlined by the Fugees

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel found guilty of illegal lobbying

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel’s facing jail after trial that included testimony from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio

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Fugees' rapper Pras Michel convicted in foreign influence case

Pras Michel has been convicted in a federal court in Washington, D.C., on 10 counts related to charges that include conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China.

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Musician Pras Michel undergoes withering cross examination about foreign money

Pras Michel faces several federal criminal charges stemming from money he accepted from a fugitive billionaire, allegedly seeking to win access to the White House.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Testified In Court This Week, Got Asked About What He Does ‘For A Living’

Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in court this week, where he answered several questions.

Evening Standard

Leonardo DiCaprio describes ‘lavish’ parties in tycoon fraud trial of ex-Fugees star Pras Michel

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his celebrity friends jetted around the world to try to celebrate New Year in two different timezones, a US court has heard as the star gave evidence in a multimillion dollar fraud case.

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in Fugees' Pras Michel conspiracy trial

Prosecutors allege Pras Michel illegally helped steer money from a Malaysian billionaire who helped finance The Wolf of Wall Street, a 2013 film, in which Leonardo DiCaprio starred.

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Prosecutors say Pras Michel broke the law 'to get paid'

Prosecutors said musician Pras Michel collected exorbitant sums of money from a billioniare desperate to win access to two separate U.S. presidents.

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Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fugees cancel anniversary tour

The news came via social media posts by the group’s members, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.

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