Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Cancel U.S. Tour Three Days Before Kickoff
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, November 2023 (Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have pulled their U.S. tour three days before the opening date in Florida, Variety reports. No initial explanation was offered by the artists or Live Nation Entertainment, and ticketholders were emailed information on refunds last night (August 6). Tickets for the tour’s European leg remain on sale.
In a statement shared on Wednesday, August 7, after news of the tour’s cancellation spread, Hill explained that the tour dates were canceled due to “a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.” She pinned the apparent narrative’s creation on “some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines.” Find the musician’s full statement below.
Hill and the Fugees announced the tour in June, partly to replace shows canceled last November, when Hill said performing was not “safe or sustainable” due to vocal strain. The dates were billed as another 25th anniversary tour of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Ms. Lauryn Hill:
With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates.
The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.
Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. 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.
The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!
Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.
Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us. I love being able to bring these performances to you!
I appreciate your understanding. We’re looking forward to performing at the shows in the UK and Europe in October — and for our fans in North America, when these unforeseen circumstances are resolved, we’ll be back in full force…
With Love, Respect and Honesty,
MLH
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