Rapper pleads guilty in federal tax case

Rapper pleads guilty in federal tax case

The rap artist "Fat Joe" pleaded guilty Thursday to failing to pay taxes on nearly $3 million in income he earned over two years for performances and music royalties, The Associated Press reports. The platinum-selling artist, 42, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, entered pleas to two counts, covering years 2007 and 2008. His sentencing will take into consideration the government's initial allegation that he failed to pay income taxes for years 2007 through 2010.