(GEMS RADIO)—The Fugees were planning to tour the United States but they pulled the plug last minute. Lauryn Hill says the media was to blame. The 18 date trek was set to celebrate Lauryn Hill’s seminal album Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as well. Ticket sales were apparently low as well.
Hill issued this statement:
“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 UK and Europe shows are moving forward as planned.
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