Fans of Lauryn Hill and The Fugees just lost one, after it was announced that their highly-anticipated reunion tour is now canceled.
Last year, Hill announced the tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ which would be co-headlined with her bandmates to perform music from their catalog as well.
The tour was set to kick off Aug. 9 in Tampa, Fla., and run for 18 dates, but fans were gutted late Tuesday night, just days before kickoff when it was announced the trek had been canceled.
Dates were removed from Ticketmaster and ticketholders received notices about receiving refunds late Tuesday.
While no reason for the cancelation was initially given, Hill took to her Instagram page on Wednesday evening (Aug 7) to react to the news and give a bit more clarity.
Get into the full statement and post below.
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
