Posts Tagged ‘tax evasion’
Rapper Beanie Sigel released from prison after 2 years
Philadelphia rapper and former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel (born Dwight Grant) was released from Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia earlier this week. The “Roc The Mic” rapper also known as “The Broad St. Bully” served two years for tax evasion and drug possession. In July of 2012, Sigel was sentenced to two years in…
Read MoreFat Joe surprises fans, loved oned with early jail release
Bronx-born hip-hop star Fat Joe was sentenced to four months in prison back in August for tax evasion, and the rapper surprised everyone this week when he came home a few weeks early. Joe was released from prison in Miami’s Federal Detention Center just in time to enjoy Thanksgiving with his family. DJ Nasty posted on Instagram that “Joey Crack” was home.
Read MoreLauryn Hill released from prison, drops new song ‘Consumerism’
Rapper-singer Lauryn Hill has been released from prison after serving her three month sentence for failing to file tax returns. The former Fugee served her time at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, a minimum security facility. Hill pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007.
Read MoreLauryn Hill gives prison update: ‘It has taken some adjustment’
Grammy-winning recording artist Lauryn Hill has been in prison for about two weeks, and the former Fugee decided to let her fans and the public know how she’s doing as she completes her three-month stint for failing to file her taxes.
Read MoreLauryn Hill goes to jail; star begins her 3-month prison sentence
There will be no last-minute reprieve for Lauryn Hill. The Grammy-winning rapper-singer started her three-month prison sentence for tax evasion today (July 8th.) She pleaded guilty last year to not filing federal taxes
Read MoreFat Joe heads to prison for tax evasion
Rapper Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena, 42, has been sentenced to four months in prison and fined $15,000 for failing to pay taxes on more than $3.3 million in income. In December 2012, he pleaded guilty in a New Jersey court for failure to pay taxes on income earned between 2007-2008. Fat Joe was facing up…
Read MoreLauryn Hill explains the message behind ‘Neurotic Society’
Hill stands behind the song’s message in her latest track, which received a mix reception from fans.
Read MoreLauryn Hill thanks Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder for their support
Lauryn Hill decided to post a positive and heartfelt message of gratitude on her Tumblr account.
Read MoreJa Rule released from prison
After serving nearly two years behind bars for tax evasion and gun possession, rapper Ja Rule is finally a free man! The former rapper was picked up by his wife around 10 a.m. and driven home where he will remain under house arrest until July 28. Ja Rule joins a list of celebrities who have…
Read MoreLauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in prison for tax evasion
Lauryn Hill was sentenced to 3 months in prison for failing to pay taxes from 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Read MoreCelebrity tax evaders
It’s been quite an eventful week for singer Lauryn Hill. In addition to her tax troubles, the Grammy Award-winner is also being sued by her landlord for eviction. Click to continue for more big name celebrities with big debts. – ruthie hawkins
Read MoreLauryn Hill to be sentenced next week, asks judge for mercy
Lauryn Hill is due to be sentenced for tax evasion on April 22nd
Read MoreFat Joe facing prison time over tax evasion
Fat Joe recently fell into trouble with the law when he was charged with federal tax evasion. And now the rapper has pled guilty to the charges and is facing time in prison for his crime. According to the Associated Press, Joe appeared in a New Jersey court on the morning of Dec. 20 and…
Read MoreBeanie Sigel Gets 2 Years in Prison for Tax Evasion
Former Roc-A-Fella records star Beanie Sigel has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to file federal income taxes for several years. According to TMZ, The former Jay-Z protégé pled guilty in August 2011 of not filing federal tax returns or the years 2003, 2004 and 2005, and on July 12, Sigel went…
Read MoreCelebrities Who Don’t Like to Pay Taxes
From the catwalk and the boxing ring to the concert stage and silver screen, entertainers have a phobia when it comes to an American duty, paying taxes on their income. For some, a better investment of their hard-earned money is popping bottles and making it rain in the club. From Lauryn Hill to Ron Isley find out who’s…
Read MoreLauryn Hill Faces 3 Years in Prison
The brainchild behind the modern musical masterpiece The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is facing three years in prison and tens of thousands of dollars in fines for intentionally failing to file taxes for three consecutive years. Lauryn Hill, the former Fugees star who found instant solo superstardom with the 90’s Grammy-winning album before plunging into…
Read MoreBeanie Sigel Admits Being a Tax Evader
Rapper Beanie Sigel is facing more time in prison after admitting to a court that he didn’t file or pay taxes from 2003 to 20005. According to ABC News, Sigel appeared in federal court on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and entered a guilty plea. Despite Sigel’s plea, his defense lawyer, Fortunato Perri Jr., is contesting U.S.…
Read MoreJa Rule Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion
Imprisoned rapper Ja Rule is now in double trouble after being sentenced on Monday, July 18, to serve 28 months in prison to run concurrently with his existing sentence for failing to file tax returns on $3 million worth of income. According to Billboard, just minutes after Rule was sentenced in a New Jersey federal…
Read MoreFloyd Mayweather Jr. Hit With $3.4 Million Tax Bill
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has been living a life of luxury winning big-money fights, appearing on VH1’s “What Chilli Wants” and bragging on Twitter about the major bills he’s earned betting on NBA and college basketball games. But the undefeated boxing legend may need to cough up that money after the IRS served him with…
Read MoreJa Rule and 50 Cent Beef Again, This Time on Twitter
In 2002, rappers Ja Rule and 50 Cent put fire to wax when they engaged in one of the most legendary rap feuds in music history. Now, nearly a decade later, the two are at it again, this time taking their beef from wax to the media’s new battlefield: Twitter. The beef started when 50…
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