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Lauryn Hill Puts Off Prison, Signs Million-Dollar Deal with Sony The former Fugees frontwoman is facing prison after pleading guilty to not paying federal taxes on $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007. She appeared before a federal judge, who postponed her sentencing to May 6 and scolded the Grammy winner for not making progress on the debt. “This is not someone who stands before the court penniless,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo told Hill’s attorney, Nathan Hochman. “This is a criminal matter. Actions speak louder than words, and there has been no effort here to pay these taxes.” According to TMZ, Hill’s attorney revealed that the singer recently signed a million-dollar recording contract with her former label Sony and was planning to take out a $650,000 loan to pay off the $968,000 tax bill. “I fully expect that by May 3 Ms. Hill will be able to pay back all the restitution she has,” Hochman told the judge. Hill faces several years in prison, but her attorney is seeking probation for the mother of six.  
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April 22nd, 2013 at 4:38 pm i guess now she gotta put an album out every 3 months huh
April 23rd, 2013 at 8:59 pm
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April 22nd, 2013 at 4:39 pm GIRL you know you betta…PAY UP
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:50 pm
@justactingup, lawd lmao too shady!
April 22nd, 2013 at 7:23 pm
@justactingup, I’m crying!!
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:51 pm SMH at this woman
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:51 pm Anybody else notice all these urban artists got in tax trouble AFTER January 20, 2009? And it’s gonna continue until January 20, 2017.
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:27 pm
@Shutterbug, So it’s Obama fault ?
May 3rd, 2013 at 9:38 am
@Good Stuff, Not Obama Fault They Should Pay There Taxes Like Every Other Hard Working People Do In America….
April 22nd, 2013 at 7:26 pm
@Shutterbug, You tried, man. Pathetic.
April 22nd, 2013 at 11:14 pm
@Shutterbug,
Warning: Tea Party conspiracy stupidity.
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:06 pm I guess she gave in tothe powers that be…Mother of 6 though?
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:16 pm Yas, my bitch bettuh come for that R&B crown.
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:49 pm god bless her. i know ive said a prayer for her within the last few from what ive been reading bout her recently.
April 24th, 2013 at 7:34 am
@freshed, Why? Because she thinks she is ABOVE the law and us? Why do WE have to pay our taxes???
Keep your ‘prayers’ for the poor, needy, the abused and the terminally ill.
SMDH.
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:55 pm Chile that bag alone can probably cover over 10%… Girl pay those people! You ain’t broke.
April 22nd, 2013 at 6:14 pm Dead at the judges comment actions speak louder than words cause we all know the prolific lauryn hill can talk a good game of bullshit. And make it sound like cavier
April 22nd, 2013 at 6:19 pm I don’t care who she signs too as long she get back in the studio and make music. and have anyone else notice how when black folks dont pay taxes the media blast them have they face all over the news. but when white people dont pay hardily anybody care
April 23rd, 2013 at 8:28 pm
@OVODRAKE, I guess because white people pay their taxes? I dunno, I’m not from USA :p
April 24th, 2013 at 7:35 am
@OVODRAKE, That’s a lie. And it’s not ‘Black People’. It’s entitled assholey black entertainers who think they are above the law.
Arrogant asshats. Serves them right.
April 22nd, 2013 at 6:42 pm If they’re going after her, then they need to go after all the other celebrities who owe taxes and anyone else also. If she can pay then she should. If not, she better be making some arrangements like everyone else. I don’t know her music but have heard about it. I hope she makes a huge comeback and gets this all taken care of.
April 22nd, 2013 at 7:30 pm They really are trying to make Lauryn a prisoner to the industry… I’m not saying she is innocent, but Sony is the DEVIL!!!
April 22nd, 2013 at 7:54 pm [...] Lauryn Hill is facing several years in prison, but her attourney is hoping probation. [Via] [...]
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:47 pm I wouldn’t be surprised if she still disregard efforts to pay. Her personality is never to compromise for anyone else’s sake against what she believes. What seems ridiculous to most she seems to delight in proving her point. I love her regardless; this comeback will be epic!
April 22nd, 2013 at 11:31 pm GOD BLESS YOU MS HILL.
April 23rd, 2013 at 12:34 am Well she sure don’t look penniless either. Good news that she’s getting back to business even if it is only to pay off her taxes. Looking forward to the music.
April 23rd, 2013 at 12:08 pm God bless this woman. I love her. I want a new album though.
April 23rd, 2013 at 2:06 pm Lauryn couldn’t get an edge up, though?
April 23rd, 2013 at 4:57 pm Stuck in an elevator with Lauren Hill and Erykah Badu…..can you imagine!
April 24th, 2013 at 7:37 am
@Righteous, LMAO how would you fit in?? Would there be space with all that EGO???!!
May 1st, 2013 at 10:26 pm after reading her reasons for not paying, it seemed like, to me, that she was describing the supposed “illuminati”. I hope that when she does come out she is able to make the music that she wants and they don’t change her style.
May 5th, 2013 at 4:05 pm she don’t look like the beautiful girl any more, she looks shabby and mash up, is well in the head?
May 5th, 2013 at 10:57 pm [...] was “required” to release the song now due to her financial troubles (She is scheduled to be sentenced for tax evasion on May [...]
May 6th, 2013 at 3:00 pm [...] said that she had paid more than $970,000 to satisfy the state and federal tax liabilities. She signed a new deal with Sony to help pay off some of the [...]
May 8th, 2013 at 7:19 pm She raisin six kids how u expect her to look. cant wait to hear the music. that girl can sing her ,,,…off
May 10th, 2013 at 5:20 pm Looks like the machine has finally gotten Ms Hill. I feel for you and fear for you and your family. Be cautious Ms Hill as we know what the Illuminate can do to you. Peace be with you.
May 12th, 2013 at 10:26 am I love Lauryn Hill I believe she should only be given probation. The court must take in consideration she has children. Pay the fine but no jail.The babies need their mother.
May 17th, 2013 at 9:17 am @zeezee
Why so people like the IRS take the rest of her and kids money that she works hard for smh! Wow!
May 26th, 2013 at 9:42 am I have lost all respect for Lauryn Hill over the years. She’s just a hypocrite, home wrecker. All of her babies are with other married men. There’s nothing to respect about that. She gave us one good thing and then left us hanging and the only reason she’s coming back is to take more money out of our pockets. I don’t think so. Your ship has sailed. Pathetic.