Chicago rapper Carl Mitchell, known professionally as Twista, has pleaded guilty to five counts of willful failure to pay income taxes in the United States. The charges cover a period from 2019 to 2023, during which Mitchell did not fulfill his federal tax obligations.

According to the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations division, Twista owes more than $440,000 in unpaid taxes. The amounts represent income tax liabilities accumulated over the five-year span. By entering a guilty plea, Mitchell acknowledges his culpability in neglecting these financial responsibilities.

The rapper now faces a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. The case highlights continued government efforts to enforce tax compliance among high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry.

Details regarding sentencing have not yet been announced, and it remains unclear whether Mitchell will pursue any arrangements such as restitution payments or cooperation agreements. The investigation and plea underscore the federal government’s focus on addressing significant tax evasion cases.