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Pras Blames Lauryn Hill’s “Reputation” For Last-Minute Fugees Tour Cancelation

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, it was announced that Lauryn Hill canceled the North American leg of her upcoming Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill anniversary tour with the Fugees only days before it was scheduled to begin. While this certainly left fans disappointed, most weren’t surprised. Hill doesn’t exactly have a perfect attendance record and is known to arrive late or cancel shows altogether.

Shortly after the announcement, Hill took to Instagram to provide fans with an explanation for the last-minute cancelation. According to her, “some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales.” Her statement prompted a bit of backlash from some fans. They think Hill should shoulder at least some of the blame for her infamous reputation.

Pras Weighs In After Lauryn Hill Cancels North American Leg Of Anniversary Tour

Singers Wyclef Jean, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel perform onstage with The Fugees at Crypto.com Arena on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Her fellow Fugees performer Pras seems to agree. Recently, he told TMZ Hip Hop that he too finds her frequent tardiness disheartening. “I saved her reputation for 20 years by not telling my side of the story,” he said. “But oops … cat’s out the bag.” At the time of writing, the Fugees are still scheduled to proceed with dates in the UK and Europe. Pras also tells the outlet he hopes these go on as planned, and that they should as long as fans buy tickets.

What do you think of Lauryn Hill canceling the North American leg of her Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill anniversary tour with the Fugees days before it was scheduled to begin? Are you surprised she’s receiving backlash for it or not? What about Pras’ take on the debacle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lauryn Hill And Fugees Announce Dates For 2024 Anniversary Tour

June 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Fugees have a famously contentious history. Personal relations were horrible between Pras, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill for years, as evidenced by lyrics in their subsequent solo works. Fortunately, they’ve been able to set their differences and reunite in the mid-2000s and the 2020s. The Fugees intended to celebrate the anniversary of their iconic album, The Score, with a 2021 tour, but the pandemic led to its cancelation. Now, the trio are trying to celebrate another iconic album on the road.

Lauryn Hill’s solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, turned 25 in 2023, and the singer made plans to tour the album alongside the other Fugees. Hill’s vocal strain diagnosis in September, however, led to yet another cancelation. That’s two major cancelations in the span of two years. As they, third time is a charm. Hill, Pras, and Wyclef Jean have announced plans to resume the tour this August. Despite being months removed from the Miseducation anniversary, the tour is still being sold as a celebration of the album. This makes sense, given Apple Music’s recent declaration that Miseducation is the greatest album of all time.

Lauryn Hill Was Forced To Cancel Shows Back In 2023

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The ticket pre-sale kicks off Wednesday, June 26. Regular sale will be made available two days later. Hill issued a statement regarding the tour, and the Fugees reunion, in 2023. She explained her reasoning for revisiting the two pieces of her musical past. “I’ve almost felt compelled to carry a torch. Or to keep a light shining regarding the continual performance of the Miseducation album,” she told fans. “I believe there’s been a reason for that. And the Fugees coming back together for performances too feels like unfinished business we’re destined to handle.”

Lauryn Hill has been busy this year. At least, that’s the rumor. The singer was asked when she’d be releasing new music back in May. Surprisingly, she told TMZ reporters “soon.” Her son, YG Marley, backed up the claim. “Music is on the way,” Marley claimed. “For real this time.” Lauryn Hill has been teasing new music for over a decade, but has never been so direct regarding a timeline. Assuming the anniversary tour goes well, and the new album comes out, Hill fans could be getting everything they’ve ever wanted in one year.

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The Game Left With “Chills” After Lil Wayne Freestyles At Fugees Concert

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Game says that he “got chills” after seeing Lil Wayne perform a freestyle during a cameo appearance at the Fugees’ recent concert in Los Angeles. He remarked as such in a comment on Instagram when Rap Marathon shared a video of the performance. In the clip, Wayne raps over the Fugees‘ “Ready Or Not” beat, remixing it with his own lyrics.

The Game wasn’t the only one with a positive reaction to Wayne’s freestyle. Other fans shared plenty of excited responses in the comments section as well. One wrote: “Daaaaamn wtf we need that remix on streaming platforms … Weezy da [goat emoji] no [cap emoji].” Another added: “It’s amazing that we grew up listening to him and he never once fell off, he was confident in his ability so much so, that he ventured into rock. Had a hit, and just kept pushing. Absolute pioneer in the rap game.”

Fugees’ Perform In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Singers Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel and Ms. Lauryn Hill perform onstage with The Fugees at Crypto.com Arena on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

While fans were loving Wayne’s appearance, the overall response to Lauryn Hill’s tour hasn’t been universally positive. Other attendees have complained about the artists’ tardiness to shows. Hill responded to those complaints during the Los Angeles show. “They say, ‘Oh, she’s late’ and ‘She’s late tonight,’” Hill said. “Yo, y’all are lucky I make it to this bloodclot stage every night.”

Lil Wayne Joins Fugees On Stage

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She continued: “I leave my soul on this stage. And I don’t do it because they let me do it. I do it because I stand her in the name of God. And I know it. God is who allows me to do it. He surrounded me with family and community when there was no support. When the album sold so many records and no one showed up and said, ‘Hey, would you like to make another one… We’re survivors. Not just survivors, we’re thrivers.” Be on the lookout for further updates on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th anniversary tour on HotNewHipHop.

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Pras Reveals He Only Learned Of Fugees Reunion Last Week

September 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Lauryn Hill announced that she’d be celebrating the 25th anniversary of her iconic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a tour. She’ll kick things off next week with a performance in Minneapolis, before going on to perform in over 15 cities. Hill will also be joined by some very special guests. For obvious reasons, fans are thrilled to celebrate her 1998 solo effort with her live.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is and was a love song to my parents, my family, my people, my musical and cultural forebears, my teachers, my loves, my Creator,” she said in a press release. “I wrote love songs and protest songs—(still love songs) about the subjects and interests that inspired and moved me. I was confident that what inspired me would resonate with an audience that had been led to believe that songs of that kind could only live in the past.” Koffee will join her on the tour, as well as her Fugees groupmates Wyclef Jean and Pras.

Pras Says He Heard About The Reunion Through The Media

News of the Fugees reunion was as a welcome surprise for fans. It looks like it was a surprise for Pras, too. TMZ Hip Hop recently chatted with the artist about the tour, and whilst sipping on a smoothie, he revealed that he just learned about it last week. They reunited again back in June at the 2023 Roots Picnic, which also took the performer by surprise. At the time, however, reps told fans to “stay tuned!!!” Pras is in the midst of some legal trouble, but luckily, he appears to be in good spirits.

In April of this year, Pras was given a guilty verdict in his federal conspiracy case. He’s currently awaiting sentencing, which could leave him spending up to 20 years behind bars. He seems confident, however, that since getting a new lawyer his legal team is “handling it.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Pras and Fugees.

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How 50 Cent’s “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” Defined An Era Of Hip Hop

May 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

This year marks the 20th anniversary of 50 Cent’s landmark debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin. Released on February 6, 2003, Get Rich Or Die Tryin is considered among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. To celebrate the album’s anniversary, 50 has announced his massive “Final Lap” world tour with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih opening. He will headline amphitheaters and arenas across North America and Europe.

Get Rich Or Die Tryin is a classic album full of legendary songs that withstood the test of time. Here is a breakdown of how 50 Cent’s debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin defined an era.

A Groundbreaking Debut

The story leading up to Get Rich Or Die Tryin and how it propelled 50 Cent to the top of the rap game is quite remarkable. In 2000, a gunman shot 50 Cent nine times, although he miraculously survived. Following his near-death experience, he got dropped ahead of his debut album by Columbia Records, the label he signed to in 1999. He shares a first-hand account of the attempt on his life on the iconic “Many Men (Wish Death).” After the shooting, 50 Cent regained his buzz by releasing a series of mixtapes with his G-Unit crew. These now-classic mixtapes, specifically Guess Who’s Back? and 50 Cent is the Future, helped 50 rebuild his reputation. They landed him a deal with Eminem and Dr. Dre.

50 Cent’s success story is so unbelievable that it made for a movie, also titled Get Rich Or Die Tryin, released in 2005. He also helped pioneer the trend of releasing a mixtape before the major label album — a blueprint that many rappers utilize to this day.

A Stacked Tracklist

Get Rich Or Die Tryin was released under Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope, and 50’s own G-Unit Records. It was 50 Cent’s earth-shattering debut and remains one of the biggest debut albums in hip hop. Major cosigns from Dr. Dre and Eminem immediately launched 50 Cent into success. The album was full of hits, ranging from street anthems like “If I Can’t” and “What Up Gangsta” to softer love songs like “21 Questions.” It featured moments of pain like “Many Men” and the hardcore “Heat.” The inclusion of the Ja Rule diss record “Wanksta” as a bonus track, as well as the ruthless “Back Down” showed 50 Cent’s fearlessness. It is impossible to discuss Get Rich Or Die Tryin without mentioning “In Da Club,” an irresistible classic and one of Dr. Dre’s best beats.

The Emergence Of A Rap Superstar

On “In Da Club,” 50 Cent raps about putting “the rap game in a chokehold,” and he did just that with the Get Rich Or Die Tryin. He took hip-hop to new heights because he became a superstar with his debut. His unfaltering authenticity fueled the gritty street raps but his commercial records, like the aforementioned “In Da Club,” turned him into a household name. Around the same time, he declared victory in his beef with Ja Rule. 50 Cent forceful entrance into the music industry reinvigorated the New York sound and carried the evolution of gangsta rap into the mid-aughts. More importantly, Get Rich Or Die Tryin became the launching pad for 50 Cent’s entrepreneurial ventures, as he built G-Unit as a group and expanded the brand into a label, clothing company, and film company.

Get Rich Or Die Tryin’s Legacy

Get Rich Or Die Tryin is undoubtedly 50 Cent’s best work and is often regarded as such. Consisting of 50’s biggest hits, it marked a point in hip-hop history that further elevated street raps towards mainstream success. 50’s tough persona was not one-dimensional as showcased his vulnerability, sense of humor, and charisma. With the announcement of the album’s anniversary tour, it’s safe to say that Get Rich Or Die Tryin defined an era of hip hop.

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