Celebrities you didn’t know went to prison

Allison Mack - In 2021, actress Allison Mack was sentenced to three years behind bars for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM. She was released early in July 2023.

Kiefer Sutherland - In 2007, Kiefer Sutherland spent 48 days in jail for driving under the influence and violating the terms of probation from a previous charge.

Mike Tyson - Mike Tyson served three years in prison in the '90s for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl. He claims that he was falsely accused.

Lauryn Hill - Singer and activist Lauryn Hill was sentenced to three months in prison in 2013 for not paying her taxes. She released her song 'Consumerism' soon after serving her time.

Danny Trejo - During the '60s, Danny Trejo was in and out of prison for drug and theft offenses before he started his acting career.

Bill Cosby - In 2018, the actor was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.

Fetty Wap - Rapper Fetty Wap, real name Willie Junior Maxwell II, received a prison sentence of six years for drug charges.

50 Cent - The rapper was put behind bars for six months when he was only 16 years old. He was sent to a correctional facility for minors after being convicted of several drug-related offenses.

Tommy Lee - The Mötley Crüe drummer was sentenced to six months in prison in 1998. He was charged with the assault and battery of his wife, Pamela Anderson. He denied all the accusations.

Wesley Snipes - Wesley Snipes served three years in prison between 2010 and 2013. He was convicted of failing to pay his taxes from 1999 to 2001.

T.I. - In 2010, rapper T.I. was sentenced to 11 months in prison for breaking federal probation after he was arrested in LA on drug charges.

Todd and Julie Chrisley - 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to 12 and 7 years in federal prison, respectively, following their tax fraud convictions.

Ja Rule - Often in trouble with the law, Ja Rule was sentenced to two years in prison for possession of an unauthorized gun in 2010.