10 RAPPERS WHO WENT BROKE

1.  Trick Daddy

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Although the Miami native has a big heart for the kids, he failed to pay his taxes in 2002, 2006, 2007, and 2009 which totaled to $157,024. He has been quiet as far as new music releases and it is uncertain if he can recover from his financial problems.

2. Xzibit

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The famous rapper and host of MTV’s Pimp My Ride was reported to owe federal back taxes totaling $1 million in 2011. It was last reported that he still owes over $130,000.

3. Lil Kim

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Since going to prison a few years ago, Lil Kim has not been able to recover from her financial troubles. In 2008, her former record label sued her for $2.5 million, banned her from making more music, and she owes seven year’s worth of back taxes totaling $1 million.

4. Method Man

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Famous for Cash Rules Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M.), Meth faced a tax evasion charge and 4-year prison sentence. He pleaded to lesser charges and is less well-off financially versus his earlier days when Enter the Wu-Tang was topping the charts.

5. Beanie Sigel

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Since the demise of Roc-A-Fella Records, Beanie was found guilty of tax evasion and is currently spending his days in prison.