AceShowbiz - Twista has admitted to committing five counts of tax evasion, AllHipHop reports. The rapper now faces the possibility of up to five years behind bars due to unpaid taxes totaling $440,000.

Fox32chicago also detailed that Carl Mitchell, known professionally as Twista, pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes over multiple years. The outlet explained that despite repeated warnings from the IRS and his accountants about his growing tax debt, Mitchell avoided payment by arranging advances on future royalty earnings through a third-party company, which the IRS could not claim. During this time, he continued making lavish purchases including at least four luxury vehicles. His unpaid taxes date back to 2011, and he now faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison for each of the five misdemeanor counts. His sentencing is set for October 22.

Twista is a Chicago-based rapper best known for his 2004 hit single "Slow Jamz" from the album "Kamikaze," which earned him a 2005 Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. He has also been recognized with multiple nominations from the Source Awards, Vibe Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. Despite his success in the music industry, his recent legal troubles mark a significant setback.

This development highlights the serious consequences artists can face when neglecting tax obligations, especially when wealth and high earnings come into play. Twista's case serves as a reminder of the importance of financial responsibility amid fame and fortune.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.