Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees have quietly canceled the U.S. leg of The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour, which was set to begin Aug. 9 in Tampa, Florida.
Hill took to Instagram to share a lengthy statement about the cancellation, insinuating the media negatively impacted the ticket sales.
“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” Hill said. “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.”
According to Live Nation’s website, ticketholders will receive a refund “to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer.”
Hill also confirmed that the U.K./European leg will go on as scheduled. “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!” she said.
The tour will kick off Oct. 7 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, with additional stops in Manchester, London, Paris, and Amsterdam, among other cities.
As Hill indicated above, The Miseducation Anniversary Tour was previously postponed in 2023 while she recovered from “serious vocal strain.”
The legendary singer and rapper shared the following statement on Instagram in November 2023.
“As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past month. I made it through each show by taking prescribed Prednisone, but this can be detrimental to the body when taken in large amounts over long periods of time,” Hill wrote.
She continued, “In order to prevent any long-term negative [effect] on my voice and my body, I need to take time off to allow for real vocal recovery so that I can discontinue the medication completely.”
Earlier this year, Hill’s 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was crowned No. 1 on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list.
“This is my award, but it’s a rich, deep narrative, and involves so many people, and so much sacrifice, and so much time, and so much collective love,” Hill told Apple Music.
In June, Hill performed at the 2024 BET Awards. The 14-minute set featured her son YG Marley and The Fugees.
Read Ms. Lauryn Hill’s full statement below and check out her upcoming tour dates in the U.K./Europe.
Lauryn Hill’s Statement on U.S. Tour Cancellation
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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Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees’ 2024 Tour Dates
Oct 7 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
Oct 9 – Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena Cardiff
Oct 12 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
Oct 14 – London, UK @ The O2
Oct 16 – Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS arena
Oct 18 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
Oct 19 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
Oct 22 – Amsterdam, Holland @ Ziggo Dome
Oct 26 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Tele2 Arena
Oct 30 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
Nov 1 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
Tickets are available at livenation.com.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated on Aug. 7 at 9:25 p.m. with a statement from Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees.
