All articles tagged with #fugees
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NME
Lauryn Hill performed at the 2025 Essence Festival to an almost empty stadium due to delays, but organizers defended her performance and legacy, amid a recent history of touring issues and legal disputes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stereogum
Pras Michel, a member of the Fugees, has announced he is done with the group as he faces a potential 22-year prison sentence. The decision comes amid his ongoing legal battles, which have significantly impacted his career and personal life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Pras Michel, founder of the Fugees, faces a potential 22-year prison sentence after being convicted on charges related to the 1MDB scandal, including illegal lobbying and campaign finance violations. Michel, who claims he never intended to be a spy, was involved with financier Jho Low, who is accused of embezzling billions from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. Despite his conviction, Michel plans to appeal, maintaining his innocence. The case highlights the intersection of celebrity, politics, and global finance, with Michel being the only one in Low's circle facing significant legal consequences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival featured standout performances from Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, Lana Del Rey, No Doubt, and Fugees, with surprise appearances by Paris Hilton and Shakira. The festival also showcased new additions like the Quasar Stage and highlighted diverse musical acts, making it a memorable event for attendees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Lauryn Hill surprised Coachella attendees by joining her son YG Marley on stage, leading to a mini Fugees reunion with Wyclef Jean. The trio performed Fugees classics and paid tribute to Bob Marley, with Busta Rhymes and Spliff Star also making appearances. YG Marley and the Fugees closed the set with a cover of Bob Marley's "Is This Love" and YG's original song "Praise Jah in the Moonlight."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
David Kenner, former lawyer for Fugees rapper Pras Michel, was sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation and fined after admitting to sharing protected discovery material with reporters in violation of a court order. The judge initially expressed concerns about the lack of punishment but ultimately accepted the deal. Kenner called the conviction a "low point" in his career and admitted to being "reckless." This comes after Michel's conviction on felony counts, with his lawyer's handling of the defense being called into question.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Attorney David Kenner, who represented Fugees rapper Pras Michel in a federal conspiracy case, pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury information to reporters and was sentenced to one year of probation. This action led to the publication of articles containing confidential materials. Michel's spokesperson criticized Kenner's actions, stating that they breached ethical lines and cost him dearly. Michel was convicted of money laundering, illegal lobbying, witness tampering, and campaign finance violations in April 2023, with charges tied to his relationship with Malaysian financier Jho Low. His new lawyers are seeking a new trial.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Prominent celebrity lawyer David Kenner pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against Fugees rapper Pras Michel, for which he was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation and a $5,000 fine. Kenner's actions led to a misdemeanor contempt of court charge, and his client, Michel, was eventually convicted of all 10 counts. Kenner's attorney argued that the reporters initially agreed to sign a protective order, but later changed their minds. Michel is now pushing for a new trial, claiming that Kenner made a host of errors, including bungling closing arguments by using an artificial intelligence program.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Lauryn Hill defends her tardiness at live shows during her tour stop in Los Angeles, stating that fans should be grateful she even shows up. She expresses frustration over only releasing one solo album and explains that she continues to perform it because people still love it. The crowd supports her, and she is joined on tour by her Fugees crew.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Lauryn Hill celebrates the 25th anniversary of her album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" on her current tour, showcasing her evolution as an artist. Hill's performances feature rearranged versions of her beloved songs, incorporating different genres and tempos. Despite initial disappointment from fans, her experimentation and musical digressions highlight her powerfully packed lyrics and melodic rhyme flow. Hill's ability to redefine her classic album demonstrates her evolution as a musician and her impact on the hip-hop genre.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Rapper Pras Michel of the Fugees, who was convicted of helping launder millions of dollars in illegitimate contributions to Barack Obama's campaign, is seeking a new trial by claiming his former attorney used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a flawed closing argument. Michel's defense team alleges that the attorney had a financial stake in the AI program and failed to highlight weaknesses in the government's case. The motion for a new trial also mentions a press release by a firm claiming to have used AI in Michel's trial. Michel was found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to use foreign funds for illegal lobbying and campaign contributions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Pras Michel, member of the Fugees, is seeking a new trial after claiming that his defense attorney used artificial intelligence (AI) to compile their closing argument during his trial for charges including conspiring to make straw campaign donations and acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China. Michel's new attorneys argue that the use of AI resulted in ineffective assistance of counsel and a conflict of interest, as the attorney had a financial stake in the AI program. The motion also raises other criticisms of the attorney's handling of the case, including a potential contempt of court citation and failure to seek separate trials for different charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by artists such as Lauryn Hill, who reunited the Fugees, and raised awareness and commitments of $240 million from France and Norway to address the global hunger crisis. The event generated millions of actions taken by global citizens, calling for action on systemic issues like the global hunger crisis, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Major progress was made in addressing food insecurity, with commitments from France and Norway to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The festival also saw commitments to support sexual and reproductive health services, education for children in emergencies, and youth employment opportunities. Additionally, there were calls for climate action and protection of freedom of expression.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Consequence
Ms. Lauryn Hill will embark on a world tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," with Fugees co-headlining the 11 US and Canadian dates. The tour kicks off on October 17th in Newark, New Jersey, and includes stops in Brooklyn, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle. Tickets go on sale on August 25th, and the tour may be the last chance to see Fugees live due to Pras Michel's legal troubles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone has compiled a list of the 100 best East Coast hip-hop songs of all time, from the early days of Kurtis Blow and Funky Four +1 More to the present day with artists like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Bobby Shmurda. The list includes classics like "Rapper's Delight" and "Push It," as well as newer hits like Rowdy Rebel and Bobby Shmurda's "Computers." The Fugees' "Ready or Not" and Nas' "Made You Look" also make the cut.