Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty Friday to evading federal taxes on $ 1.8 million . `` During this period of crisis , much was said about me both slanted and inaccurate , by those who had become dependent on my creative force , yet unwilling to fully acknowledge the importance of my contribution , nor compensate me equitably for it . '' The singer faced a maximum five - year sentence for each of the three counts . Her attorney indicated that she planned on paying back the taxes owed .
Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty Friday to evading federal taxes on $ 1.8 million . The singer faced a maximum five - year sentence for each of the three counts . Her attorney indicated that she planned on paying back the taxes owed .