Chris Tucker's $6 Million Home Set To Go Into Foreclosure

In the midst of his much talked-about comeback comedy tour, comedian Chris Tucker's $6 million 10,000-square-foot Florida estate is reportedly at risk of going into foreclosure. According to foreclosure papers obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Tucker owes $4.4 million to the bank and has a $11.5 million IRS lien on his home to collect federal taxes owed by the actor.

The "Rush Hour" star's lush Lake Apopka residence, which was purchased in 2007, features five bedrooms, three fireplaces, a personal spa in the master suite, an outdoor kitchen and a pirate ship-themed basement. The estate was also among eight luxury homes displayed in 2006 during a "Street of Dreams" event held at the height of the real-estate boom.

Cynthia Lurry, who helped Tucker to purchase the Florida property, was contacted by the paper but declined to comment.

In other news, Tucker's October 16 Albany, N.Y., show at the Palace Theatre has been canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances," according to LiveNation.

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Started Out: Making an appearance on the national talent show 'Star Search,' which ultimately led to a gig on 'What's Happening Now!'
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Factoid: In 1989, Lawrence was engaged to 'Saved by the Bell' actress Lark Voorhies.

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Started Out: Making an appearance on the national talent show 'Star Search,' which ultimately led to a gig on 'What's Happening Now!'

Big Break: Hosting the groundbreaking comedy series 'Def Comedy Jam.'

Factoid: In 1989, Lawrence was engaged to 'Saved by the Bell' actress Lark Voorhies.

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[lolagray]

11:50 AM on 10/19/2011

I have always liked Chris ("do you understand the words comin out of my mouth?")
Hope he doesn't end up like Wesley Snipes.

[burtongrl]

11:36 PM on 10/16/2011

Think he'll blame Mr. prez? Don't feel sorry for people like this, you make money...you pay money..I am tired of reading about celebrities who owe ridiculous amounts...that money may be earned but it's not a handout...why should they think the deserve royalty treatment.

[samuraifrog37]

11:02 PM on 10/16/2011

Good of luck to him....but I never have found him funny or much of an actor.

[newstudy]

02:34 PM on 10/16/2011

Where are the YOUNG comedians at.. it seems like all the famous black comedians are over 35 years old.. in the 90s most comedians were in their early 20 s..

[amd02148]

10:49 PM on 10/15/2011

He made too much money to be in this situation. What can you say?

[pink4004]

02:43 PM on 10/15/2011

The big issue is that people that aren't use to having millions don't know how to handle it. Most of them just spend spend spend. Statistics show that even people that win millions on a lottery eventually end up broke. How sad.

[clance3]

10:08 AM on 10/15/2011

The good thing about this is he'll get out of it, he has that capasity and support, he'll make enough to pay off the home and settle with the IRS. What I don't like is people basking in other people's problems with their high and mighty opinons about how another person lives and spends their own money, its the banks who are getting paid too much money for housing that wasn't worth the loan.

[aguadecoco]

10:21 PM on 10/14/2011

no, he's not that funny

[pink4004]

02:45 PM on 10/15/2011

aguadecoco: Not to kick a brother when he's down....but I've never thought Chris was funny either. Some people do think he's funny; so hopefully he will get a good turn out at his shows

[aguadecoco]

10:20 PM on 10/14/2011

6 million dollars~ he didn;t know that there's something not right about that? What was wrong with a home that cost 1/2 a million~I can;t stand a grown man crying after they mess up like this~ I feel nothing for him at all, should I~ this is news, this is suppoe to be news, no it's gossip and who cares that he lost his mind buying a house that most people won't even get a chance to walk by that house.

[clance3]

09:55 AM on 10/15/2011

Where does it says he's crying? He's just another notable star that had a spending problem.

Another person having a housing problen and an IRS problem, the funny thing is the IR problem can be fixed, but not so easy for the housing and dealing with the bank.

[kisaten39]

08:52 PM on 10/14/2011

DUM! dum dum dum, and dum.

[wayne the pain]

08:50 PM on 10/14/2011

On top one day, homeless the next! I feel bad for these guys that can't take care of their money. They never seem to realize that someday the money might stop. Living for today, tomorrow will take care of its self will lead to living on the sidewalk!

[Sistagirl Young]

08:25 PM on 10/14/2011

Whoa. And I thought I was bad at budgeting. Life.

[Jabs Holt]

07:50 PM on 10/14/2011

Out of all the money he made and didnt pay his home off .............Unreal !

[pink4004]

02:41 PM on 10/15/2011

JabsHolt: I know....that's the part I don't get...why didn't he pay the house off when he was making millions. We all know that these celebs don't constantly work. Some of them are in a film only every 2 o 3 years.....if they've lucky. That's just like some artist only drop a CD every 2 or 3 years.

[dmm1047]

07:29 PM on 10/14/2011

Stupidity rears it's ugly head once more.

[ima conservative]

06:32 PM on 10/14/2011

now that is something to laugh at ha ha ha. screw the I R S and be burned, of course if you are Charlie Rangle there is no crime. it is good not to be chris tucker