Prakazrel

Prakazrel Samuel Michel, known professionally as Pras, is a Haitian-American rapper and actor. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip hop group the Fugees, alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. The Fugees achieved international fame in the mid-1990s with the album The Score (1996), which fused hip hop with soul and Caribbean influences. The album was a major commercial and critical success and earned the group the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1997, among other accolades.

Following the Fugees, Pras pursued solo projects and acting work, while also engaging in various collaborations and appearances in film, television, and live performances. He has been involved in charitable and community initiatives and has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry through various ventures.

In the late 2010s, Michel was named in United States federal investigations involving allegations of attempting to influence U.S. policy on behalf of foreign interests. Prosecutors described the matter as involving a covert lobbying campaign and financial contributions tied to foreign interests. As with many high-profile legal cases, developments have continued to unfold over time, and Michel has remained a public figure within music and media during this period.