Doug E. Fresh Owes $2 Million To The IRS

He may be deemed a pioneer in the world of hip-hop, but right now Uncle Sam is calling Doug E. Fresh all other types of names.

That’s because according to the Detroit News, the genius behind the dougie owes $2,276,848 million in back taxes.

The government wants his money, hence IRS filing a lien against Fresh with the New York City register’s office in October (and then they hit their dougie).

Via Pop Eater:

Fresh, born Douglas E. Davis, has been in tax trouble before. In 2008, he was sought for $367,000 in delinquent tax payments. Yet despite his financial issues, the 44-year-old has delved into other business ventures outside the music industry, opening a restaurant in Harlem last month.

The eatery, Doug E’s, was met with criticism after its opening was delayed by two years. Doug E’s, located in Harlem, specializes in a variety of fast food options, including waffles and fried chicken.