Lauryn Hill And Fugees Cancel ‘Miseducation’ Anniversary Tour Days Before Start – Update

UPDATE: It appears there’s dissension in the ranks as to why the Lauryn Hill/Fugees North American tour was canceled on short notice.

Pras Michel today came out with a quote that seemed to rebut a previous statement by Hill, who blamed the media for the canceled 18 tour dates.

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Pras told TMZ Hip Hop, “I saved her reputation for 20 years by not telling my side of the story but oops … cat’s out the bag,” he said, alluding to Hill’s reputation for late arrivals and last-minute cancellations.

Fans on social media have been blasting this latest no-show by Hill.

In an earlier statement posted to social media, Hill blamed the cancellation on media “sensationalism” over her past troubles for low ticket sales.

“Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows,” Hill wrote. “Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour. The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”

EARLIER: The fans of Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are feeling like the Lost Ones.

Last year, Hill announced a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. In June 2024, Hill and The Fugees announced a co-headlining tour that was set to kick off Aug. 9 in Tampa, Fla. and run for 18 dates, which included a September dates at the Hollywood Bowl.

Now, with no explanation, that tour appears off.

The Fugees have sporadically reunited since their last album in 1996. Hill has a history of last-minute cancellations, and the group has made sporadic appearances over the last 20 years. The anniversary tour plans seemed to indicate a possible revival of Hill and the Fugees.

Disappointed fans vented on social media over the last-minute change.

Tickets remain on sale for a planned overseas tour, starting with a date in Manchester, England on October 12 and running through Amsterdam on October 22, London, and Paris shows.

Hill’s last major performance was at the BET Awards in June.

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