Fugees Tour Canceled Just Days Before Scheduled Launch

In July, Live Nation announced that “Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees – The Celebration Continues” tour would kick off this summer starting on Aug. 9 in Tampa, Florida. However, recent reports indicate the tour has been abruptly canceled without any official announcements from the artists or promoters explaining the reason behind this decision.

Just days before the tour’s commencement, fans learned through USA Today that the legendary hip-hop trio would not be performing as scheduled. All tour dates listed on the Live Nation website have been removed and replaced with a notice declaring, “There are no upcoming events.” Despite this, a search for The Fugees still shows some overseas dates planned for October.

The group has upcoming performances scheduled in Germany and Sweden. They are set to perform at LANXESS Arena in Köln, Germany, on Oct. 16 and at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 26. Following these dates, they will return to Germany to perform at the Uber Arena in Berlin on Oct. 30, and at Barclays Arena in Hamburg on Nov. 1.

The Fugees recently performed at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia earlier in 2023. Lauryn Hill was the headlining act, and her former group members, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, delighted fans by joining her on stage. This reunion performance celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

The Fugees originally disbanded in 1997. Lauryn Hill went on to release one of the most acclaimed albums of 1998, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The other Fugees members also pursued their solo careers. Pras achieved moderate success with the single “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are),” while Wyclef Jean maintained a prolific career in producing, writing, and performing, becoming the most active member of the group.

There are reports suggesting that the group is currently working on a new album. In November 2023, Wyclef Jean reflected on the group’s legacy and hinted at the possibility of their reunion, stating, “I remember people were saying, ‘The Fugees will never get back together.’ So, in the words of The Carnival, ‘Say what, say what, anything can happen.’”

Source: USA Today