tax evasion

Fat 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.

Lauryn 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.

Fat 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

Ja 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

Celebrity 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

Lauryn 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

Beanie 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.