Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, center, a member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees, accompanied by defense lawyer David Kenner, right, arrives at federal court for his trial in an alleged campaign finance conspiracy, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, center, a member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees, accompanied by defense lawyer David Kenner, right, arrives at federal court for his trial in an alleged campaign finance conspiracy, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

By Dominique Carson

Sons and daughters of Haiti remember Prakazrel “Pras” Michel well for his role in The Fugees, the Grammy-award winning rap trio that brought much pride to Haitians globally, and his hit “Ghetto Superstar.” These days, however, Pras is making headlines for his alleged role in helping a Malaysian financier launder funds and lobby U.S. officials in a kleptocracy case. The case features big names—from Barack Obama to Leonard DiCaprio to Kim Kardashian—and a window into relationships between rich-and-famous globetrotters and their lavish spending.

Overview:

How Pras Michel ended up in the anti-kleptocracy case involving billions siphoned from Malaysia.

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