Quavo Hit With $2.9 Million IRS Tax Lien: Breaking Details

“Straight to the IRS”: Quavo Hit With Massive $2.9 Million Tax Lien

The Migos rapper owes unpaid federal taxes for 2021, 2022, and 2023, with his largest debt topping $1.1 million for last year alone.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 4, 2026, 10:20 AM PT · 1 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Quavo owes the IRS $2,912,644.33 in unpaid federal income taxes.
The tax lien covers three consecutive years: 2021, 2022, and 2023.
His largest single-year debt exceeds $1.1 million for the 2023 period.
The lien was filed under his legal name, Quavious Keyate Marshall.
TMZ first reported the filing of the federal documents on March 4, 2026.

Quavo is facing a major financial hurdle as the 2026 tax season kicks off. The Internal Revenue Service has officially filed a federal tax lien against the Migos star, whose legal name is Quavious Keyate Marshall, for nearly $3 million in unpaid taxes. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the rapper’s total outstanding balance sits at exactly $2,912,644.33.

The debt spans three consecutive filing years, specifically 2021, 2022, and 2023. While the totals for the first two years are substantial, the filing for the 2023 period carries the heaviest weight. The IRS claims Quavo owes a staggering $1,109,497.79 for that year alone. These documents indicate the government is moving to secure its interest in the artist's assets until the debt is satisfied.

This financial news follows a busy year for the Atlanta rapper, who has been focused on his solo career and various business ventures. While Quavo has not yet issued a public statement regarding the filing, HOT 97 and AllHipHop have confirmed the lien was recently registered. The rapper, known for hits like "Hotel Lobby," is now the latest high-profile artist to face a significant bill from Uncle Sam.