Happy birthday! Pras turns 53 today

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 53 on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

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Fugees ex-lead singer Pras is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper Pras has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pras, a cultural icon

Born Praskazrel Samuel Michel in New York on October 19, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Pras' not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pras hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pras as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Pras, you're the best!

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