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John Forté, the Brooklyn-born musician known for his work with the Fugees and Wyclef Jean on The Score, died at 50; Massachusetts authorities said there were no signs of foul play and did not disclose a cause of death, and Forté’s career spanned solo albums, a 2000 drug conviction later commuted, and projects including a planned Fugees tour and HBO work.
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."
The Fugees reunited for a mini-set during Lauryn Hill's headlining performance at Roots Picnic, performing five of their songs together. This may have been their last performance together for a while as Pras is set for sentencing after being found guilty on charges related to an international financial conspiracy.
The Fugees, consisting of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel, reunited for a surprise performance at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The group had announced a tour in celebration of their 25th anniversary, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This may be the last time fans see the trio together as Michel is facing up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty on 10 criminal counts related to an international conspiracy.
Lauryn Hill surprised fans at Philadelphia's Roots Picnic by reuniting with her Fugees bandmates, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, for the first time since their comeback tour was canceled. The trio performed a six-song mini-set, including classics like "Killing Me Softly" and "Fu-Gee-La." However, Pras Michel's recent conviction for his involvement in a billion-dollar money laundering scheme may cut short the Fugees' reunion. Lauryn Hill still has two solo live dates remaining in June and an appearance at Australia's Promiseland Festival in October.
Lauryn Hill surprised the audience at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia by bringing out her former Fugees bandmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michél for a six-song set. The reunion was a fully-rehearsed, crisply executed session that included hits like "Ready or Not" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song." The surprise reunion was made possible by the diligence of Questlove and Roots manager Shawn Gee.
Ms. Lauryn Hill surprised fans at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia by bringing out Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel for a six-song set, marking a rare Fugees reunion. The set included performances of classic hits such as "Killing Me Softly" and "Fu-Gee-La." Michel, who is awaiting sentencing after being convicted on conspiracy charges earlier this year, faces up to 20 years in prison. The Fugees had planned a reunion tour that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fugees surprised fans with a six-song set at the Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia, potentially marking their final performance together. The reunion comes after the group canceled their 25th-anniversary tour due to the pandemic. However, Pras Michel, one of the group's members, is facing up to 20 years in prison for charges including money laundering and illegal lobbying. Michel maintains his innocence.