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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: Iconic Album’s 25th Anniversary

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Lauryn Hill. Image source: Harry Durrant, Getty Images.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is the album that transcended not only hip-hop for women but the genre in general. It is the album’s 25th anniversary today, as it was released on Aug. 25, 1998.

Lauryn Hill was the first woman to win five Grammys in one night for the iconic album. In addition, she was the first hip-hop artist to win Album of the Year. The “Ex-Factor” singer’s bars engulfed every beat, yet her smooth vocals were the cherry on top of every track. It was the New Jersey native’s only album, but it still stapled her name in the music industry forever.

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Lauryn Hill made history by winning five Grammys in one night for “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” in 1999. Image source: WireImage.

Lauryn Hill Celebrates With Milestone Global Tour

The songwriter is heading out on a global tour in honor of the huge anniversary. The 17-concert tour will start in Minneapolis and travel across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

The icon will be joined by her fellow group, the Fugees. This is as fellow member Pras Michel awaits sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.

Heartbreaking Reason Hill Never Had A Sophomore Album

The heartbreaking reason behind the Hill’s not making a second album was due to the lack of support she felt from her label. They never called her to ask how they could help her make another album.

Lauryn Hill revealed this information in Rolling Stone’s Amazon Music podcast 500 Greatest Albums. The rapper added that there was a huge amount of pressure to reach the same success her debut did as well.

Reaction To The Iconic Album

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“This Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill” album cover. Image source: TIDAL.

When I listen to this album, I feel the rapper’s pain, love, joy, and growth. Songs such as “Ex-Factor,” “To Zion,” “When It Hurts So Bad,” and “Tell Him” amplify the singer’s emotions through every melody.

Lauryn Hill was only a 22-year-old and pregnant at the time when she released “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” but you can tell the legendary artist was beyond her years.

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Wyclef Jean Is Out Of The Hospital And Comforting His Fans

Wyclef Jean Is Out Of The Hospital, Comforts Fans
Wyclef Jean attends the Global Citizen Forums 2022 Annual Summit Human Metamorphosis Day 2 on November 17, 2022. Image source: Shameem Shaheed, Getty Images for Global Citizen.

Rapper Wyclef Jean told his fans he is okay after revealing his first-ever hospital stay.

Alarming Video From Wyclef In A Wheelchair

Wyclef Jean alarmed his fans with a video, no longer on Instagram, of him being wheeled in a mask and hospital gown. The Haitian rapper checked himself in and stayed overnight. The hospital staff ran some tests, which was why Jean could not go home right away. Wyclef admitted he wasn’t taking great care of himself and comforted his fans by saying he’ll be back soon.

Wyclef’s caption for the video was, “Sometimes we forget our body is our temple. Be back soon.” Another Instagram post popped up later on the rapper’s account, reiterating he would return soon.

 

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Wyclef Looks For Positive In Scary Moment

Wyclef Jean narrated as he was wheeled through the hospital. The 53-year-old tried to lighten the serious situation by saying, “… should be fun though.”

Fans were fully supportive in Wyclef’s comment section.

What Did Jean Find Out After Hospital Stay?

According to Wyclef Jean, the unexpected visit seems to have come from exhaustion and stress.

The Fugees rapper allegedly said the issues began after he recently returned to California from Miami. Jean told TMZ he felt numbness on the right side of his face, which made him turn to his family doctor. Face numbness resulted from exhaustion and is likely stress related as well.

Eventually, the “Gone Till November” musician was sent to the emergency room.

Doctors Orders To Get Better And Tests To Come

Wyclef is looking at a full recovery after getting much rest. The rapper is back home and has more medical tests next week.

Wyclef’s Projects On The Way

This news follows the actor’s partnership with Apex Motors, where Wyclef Jean plans to produce a luxury electric vehicle. The Attucks Apex AP0 will be on the market in 2024.

Jean’s music is also in full effect as he reunites with Jin. The pair recorded an updated version of their 2003 single, “Learn Chinese,” earlier this year.

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Wyclef Jean Drops Jaguar Land Rover CEO On His Head At The Company’s After Party

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Yep – you heard that right. Wyclef Jean accidentally dropped the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Motors on his head at an after-party. Luckily the fall wasn’t too serious as the CEO, Mr. Joe Eberhardt escaped with only slight injuries.

Oops, My Bad?

According to TMZ, Mr. Jean was hired to perform at the Range Rover Leadership Summit, taking place at the Academy of Motion Pictures.  The event had attendees from Jaguar Land Rover, North American division where they’d be giving speeches and debuting a new line of products. 

The after-party, however, took place at the Edition Hotel in West Hollywood. One can see Mr. Joe Eberhardt sitting on top of Mr. Jean’s shoulders in the footage, before taking the nasty tumble. Although he was left a little shaken by the incident, it didn’t ruin the mood as the party went on afterward. Other revelers could be seen rushing to his side after the spill. Naturally, Mr. Jean was mortified by the ordeal.

As usual, the internet had a field day with the news. Here’s a classic take from Twitter:

Wyclef Jean Will Be Reuniting With The Fugees On Tour

Wyclef Jean has more than just a CEO on his shoulders at the moment. The Fugees announced their international reunion tour on Instagram on 21st September,  to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic album, The Score. The Fugees consist of Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill, and Wyclef Jean, and will perform twelve shows in total. The tour will be the first time the group has performed together in 15 years.  However, the group pushed the reunion back to 2022 following another Instagram announcement. They explained the reason behind the delay, stating they would like to accommodate more fans by including more locations.

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The Fugees Reunite for World Tour Celebrating “The Score” 25th Anniversary

It’s official: legendary hip-hop group The Fugees are back with a world tour. The massive announcement comes in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of their Grammy-winning album The Score.

The iconic group hasn’t performed together in fifteen years. Yet Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, and the absolutely legendary Lauryn Hill will be reuniting for twelve shows. The tour kicks off today, just one day after it was announced, with “an intimate show” in New York City, according to the group. The first show will be held at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC via Ticketmaster.

The next show is scheduled for November 2nd, at the United Center in Chicago. More shows are planned to follow in Oakland, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, Washington D.C., Paris, and London. The tour will end in Africa, with shows in Nigeria and Ghana.

Fugees: “Crafty crew” to worldwide success

Formed in 1990, the Fugees originally went by the name “Tranzlator Crew”. This changed to “Fugees” as a nod to Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel’s Haitian immigrant background. After coming onto the scene with their 1994 freshman album, Blunted on Reality and getting on to the Billboard Top 50, the Fugees continued their climb.

In 1996, they hit the big time. That year, their instant-classic album The Score came out to resounding success. It nabbed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The album included smash hits “Ready or Not” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song”. The latter won the 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group. The Score would go on to win Best Rap Album at the 1997 Grammys, and to date has sold some 22 million copies worldwide.

Separated and reunited

Following the album’s success, the group parted ways. Each went on to have a successful solo career, especially notably Lauryn Hill. In 1998, she released her first (and so far, only) album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which solidified her as one of the best R&B-hip-hop artists of all time. In a press statement regarding the tour, the Fugees, and The Score, Hill said:

“The Fugees have a complex but impactful history. I wasn’t even aware the 25th anniversary had arrived until someone brought it to my attention…I decided to honor this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite,  perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world.”

Wyclef Jean also weighed in with his own statement:

“As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music we would be a movement,” said Wyclef in a statement. “We would be a voice for the un-heard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful once again, that God has brought us together.”

 

Check out the tour dates below, and go to Ticketmaster to get your Fugees tickets today!

Sept. 22 – New York, NY @ TBA

Nov. 2 – Chicago, IL @ United Center

Nov. 7 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

Nov. 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum

Nov. 18 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 21 – Miami, FL @ FTX Arena

Nov. 26 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Nov. 28 – Washington D.C. @ Capital One Arena

Dec. 4 – Paris, France @ La Defense Arena

Dec. 6 – London, U.K. @ The O2

Date TBA – Nigeria @ Venue TBA

Dec. 18 – Ghana @ Venue TBA

 

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