The conspiracy case of Pras, which recently resulted in a guilty verdict, is one of the wildest stories of the year so far. However, some figures in the rap game and beyond are sticking up for the Fugees MC and calling out wider systemic issues. Chuck D recently took to Twitter to stand up for his past accomplishments as he maintains his complete innocence despite the verdict. “Pras was never an FBI informant,” his publicist Erica Dumas told AllHipHop on Thursday (April 27). “It’s not accurate and, quite frankly, it’s dangerous. If he was an informant, he would not be on trial. The government does not prosecute and threaten its informants with more than two decades of jail time.”
After news spread like wildfire labeling the 50-year-old as an FBI informant, the Public Enemy legend pointed out some inconsistencies in reporting. “Pras was a valedictorian in HighSchool or in the final runnings,” he tweeted. “They NEVER mention THAT. Instead USA propAgenda machine ALWAYS promotes this backwoods Jed ass Clampett tale of Hood gangstaS, which NEVER been a threat ANYWHERE other than Blackfolk. Wrong is wrong but this SMELLS.
Chuck D Defends Pras
“The narrative is calling him everything in the book and never mentioning it. That’s it,” Chuck D added in a later tweet. “But the deeper you go into any of this Russell you discover a fraternity ALL pssing in the same urinal holding each others johnson.” Along that same line, Pras’ attorney David Kenner told reporters that the conspiracy trial’s outcome was a let-down. “We are extremely disappointed in that result but are very, very confident in the ultimate outcome of this case,” he stated. “If we do move to a sentencing hearing I remain very confident we will certainly appeal this case. This is not over.”
Meanwhile, other rap legends haven’t taken as kindly to this news. For example, 50 Cent roasted the “Zealots” rapper online for being a snitch. While the term “FBI informant” is admittedly misleading, he did confess to collaborating with the agency. As such, it seems like this case’s verdict won’t make it any less murky. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Pras and Chuck D.