November 28th 2024.
The Fugees, the iconic 90s music group, have officially disbanded due to legal conflicts. It was announced that Pras Michel, one of the founding members, has decided to quit the band after filing a lawsuit against his bandmate, Lauryn Hill. The reason behind the legal action was their cancelled tour which was supposed to take place in 2023.
The band, which also included Wyclef Jean, had planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album "The Score" with a tour in the US, UK and Europe. However, due to the ongoing legal battle, the US leg of the tour had to be cancelled. This was a huge disappointment for the fans, but the decision was made to avoid any further complications.
Pras, whose real name is Prakazrel Samuel Michel, has expressed his frustration and declared that he is "done" with the Fugees. He also added that he won't be able to join the rest of the band on their tour in Europe, as he is currently facing travel restrictions due to his conviction on corruption charges. He is awaiting sentencing for his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, which has resulted in a ban on international travel.
In an interview with Variety, Pras opened up about his feelings towards the situation. He stated, "I'm done with that. They're going to Europe [to tour]. I can't go, so... It is what it is. You can't give people that kind of energy." Despite the legal troubles and potential jail time, Pras remains optimistic and believes in his "path" and "journey". He added, "So you could be frustrated, you could be disappointed, but I really believe in my path and in my journey, and I believe what's mine, no one's going to be able to take it away from me."
The legal battle between Pras and Lauryn was sparked by the cancellation of the tour. Pras accused Lauryn of mismanaging the tour, as well as refusing to allow an audit of the expenses. He also claimed that the tour was designed to fail and was a ploy for Lauryn to make a profit for herself. In addition, he alleged that she turned down a $5 million offer to perform at Coachella without informing the rest of the band, resulting in him missing out on a significant payday.
In response to the lawsuit, Lauryn's lawyer, Howard King, called it "desperate and unfortunate" and claimed that it was "packed with lies and intentionally disparaging remarks". The legal battle between the former bandmates continues, but it is clear that there is a lot of tension and animosity between them.
As for the future of the Fugees, it seems that it has come to an end. Pras has no plans to reconcile with his former bandmates and has expressed his disappointment in the situation. He stated, "It's better that you have a small group of people who really believe in you and believe in what you're doing than to have 100 people around you, and the minute something happens - boom. People just disappear."
It is a sad chapter in the history of the Fugees, but their legacy and impact on the music industry will always be remembered. As for Pras, he is determined to move forward and focus on his own journey, despite the legal troubles that lie ahead.
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