Overview
- Carl Mitchell, known as Twista, admitted in federal court to five misdemeanor counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes.
- Prosecutors say his unpaid tax liabilities go back to 2011 and that the plea agreement calls for about $440,000 in restitution plus interest and penalties.
- Court records say Mitchell earned income from performances, sales, streaming and royalties from 2019 through 2023 but did not pay the related taxes.
- Authorities allege he took advances on future royalty payments and made multiple luxury vehicle purchases instead of using funds to address his tax debts.
- He faces a statutory maximum of one year in prison per count and will be sentenced on Oct. 22, with the judge deciding any jail term and final penalties.