During his federal conspiracy trial, Pras Michel admitted to something that no one knew publicly — he was a voluntary FBI agent.

According to a Rolling Stone article, published last Tuesday (April 18), Pras took the stand in his own federal conspiracy trial and revealed that he voluntarily met with FBI agents on several occasions regarding China's efforts to extradite a prominent dissident. It's rare for defendants to testify in their own trials, but the former Fugees member did so "after consulting with my attorneys and the universe, reported Mother Jones correspondent Dan Friedman on Twitter.

Pras is facing eleven charges, including conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China. Prosecutors alleged the veteran rhymer was the middleman for alleged crimes, including a secret lobbying campaign to help Malaysian billionaire Jho Low put pressure on American justice officials and White House officials when his fraud scheme unraveled and to help the Chinese government "secure the return" of a dissident who was living inside the U.S.

While on the stand, Pras addressed his alleged efforts to get the U.S. to extradite Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui. In addition, he denied acting as an agent for China.

"I took it upon myself to report because I thought the FBI should know," he testified.

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