Fat Joe has reportedly been released from jail. The rapper
served a four-month sentence for tax evasion, in addition to paying a $15 000
fine. According to producer DJ Nasty, Joe is now a free man.
Although he lives in Miami, Fat Joe was rosecuted in New Jersey because he owns
corporations based in Somerville from which he received income.
Federal authorities in New Jersey have been coming after
musicians on tax evasion charges in recent months. Lauryn Hill was also
released from prison this year after serving time for tax evasion.
According to the original report, Fat Joe owed $718,038 in
back taxes from 2007 through 2010 but in the end, he only pleaded guilty for
the two years.
The report also claimed that the rapper made $1.18 million
in 2007, more than $1.28 million in 2008, more than $265,000 in 2009, and more
than $630,000 in 2010.
The rapper turned himself in on August 26 to Miami's Federal
Detention Center.
Fat Joe posted a video of himself surprising his daughter
just before Thanksgiving dinner but he has not yet commented on his release.
Nonetheless, we're happy he's home and we're sure his daughter is very thankful
for that surprise.
Are you expecting to hear new music from Fat Joe since he
has been released from prison? What do you think of his early release?
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