Instagram/Pras Michel Music Fugees rapper Pras Michel begins 14-year prison sentence for money laundering and illegal lobbying, while his legal team appeals the conviction. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Pras Michel, known for his work with the Fugees, has voluntarily surrendered to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, to begin serving a 14-year prison sentence. This follows his 2023 conviction on charges including money laundering, illegal lobbying, and campaign finance violations.