When American Gangster: Trap Queens returned with new episodes, one story immediately had viewers glued to their screens: the rise and fall of Rashia Wilson, once branded the “Queen of IRS Tax Fraud.”
Rashia’s tale is unlike any other. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, she became infamous in the early 2010s when federal prosecutors accused her of masterminding one of the boldest tax fraud schemes in U.S. history. With millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds, luxury cars, and a bold online persona, Rashia’s lifestyle quickly caught headlines nationwide.
But as the saying goes, all that glitters isn’t gold. In 2013, Rashia was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison. For many, that could have been the end of her story. Instead, BET’s Trap Queens positions her not only as a cautionary tale but also as a symbol of resilience and redemption.
On the show, Rashia speaks openly about her past — the hustle, the fame, the mistakes, and the heavy cost. More importantly, she shares her determination to rewrite her narrative. Through her book Money & Power: The Rashia Wilson Story, speaking engagements, and music releases like “Did a Bid,” she’s proving that life after prison doesn’t have to mean silence or shame.
“People tried to define me by my worst moment,” she explains in the episode, “but I’m more than that headline. I’m a mother, a fighter, and I’ve got a story to tell.”
Fans are already flooding social media with reactions, calling her “raw, real, and unapologetic” and praising BET for showcasing a layered perspective on women who lived fast, fought hard, and paid the price.
As Rashia steps back into the spotlight, one thing is certain: her journey is still being written — not as a trap queen this time, but as a survivor, author, and cultural voice.
From the federal system to the frontlines of culture, Rashia Wilson has lived a life that can’t be ignored. But she’s not just a story in someone else’s book — she’s an author, an artist, a mother, and a survivor writing her own future. Don’t just watch history happen — click in, connect, and carry the message forward.
