It seems that once a rapper reaches a certain eminence, the law always catches up to them. From DMX to Lil Kim and even further down in the history of hip-hop, rappers have always found it tough to escape the vengeance of authorities. Whether it be for tax evasion, gun charges, or even an unfortunate drug circumstance; too many rappers have had too many encounters with the law.  Check it out above.

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