Jury Convicts Former Rapper In Plot to Funnel Illegal Campaign Donations to Obama

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During the 1990s, The Fugees, comprised of Michel, Wyclef Jean, and Lauryn Hill, were at the peak of their popularity, achieving the same level of stardom and recognition as Michael Jackson. Their second album, The Score, claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for best rap album in 1997. It produced numerous chart-topping hits around the world, resulting in the group becoming millionaires.

However, by 2012, Michel’s financial situation and fame had dwindled. Justice Department attorney Nicole Lockhart stated during his trial’s opening that Michel “needed money and was willing to do anything to get it.”Continue reading…

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