Pras remains hopeful that Donald Trump will come to his defense, even after his conviction in a high-profile federal fraud case. The Fugees rapper, found guilty in April 2023, has managed to delay sentencing while seeking a presidential pardon.
He believes he and Trump share a common enemy—the Justice Department from the previous administration, which prosecuted them both. With Trump back in office, Pras and his legal team are actively pursuing clemency. He sees a potential ally in Alice Marie Johnson, recently appointed as Trump’s “Pardon Czar,” and hopes she can help his case.
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Pras on a rare rainy day in Los Angeles, where he expressed confidence in the process. He acknowledges that Trump’s second term is still in its early days and wants to give him time to address his priorities.
Beyond his own legal troubles, Pras is also advocating for another high-profile case. He hopes California Governor Gavin Newsom will grant clemency to Tory Lanez, who has been making the most of his time behind bars.
As he awaits his fate, Pras remains optimistic, banking on political connections and legal maneuvers to secure his freedom.
Tory Lanez is actively seeking a pardon after being convicted in 2023 for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. The Canadian rapper and singer was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but his legal team is working to secure clemency.
Lanez’s supporters, including high-profile figures in the hip-hop community, have called for his release, arguing that his sentence is excessive. His legal team has explored multiple avenues, including appeals and potential intervention from California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, with Donald Trump back in office, speculation has grown about whether Lanez might seek a presidential pardon.
Trump, who previously granted clemency to rappers like Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, has been seen as a potential ally for Lanez. Some believe Lanez’s team could attempt to leverage political connections to make a case for clemency.
Despite these efforts, Lanez remains incarcerated, and legal experts say securing a pardon—especially for a violent crime—would be difficult. While his legal team continues to fight for his release, it remains uncertain whether a pardon from either Newsom or Trump is realistic.
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