The 52-year-old was convicted of money laundering and campaign finance violations in 2023 in a global foreign influence scandal led by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. Michel's lawyer said his client would appeal.

Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel was convicted in 2023 after a trial that included testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former US attorney general Jeff Sessions

Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.