July 1st 2024.
Last year, during a highly anticipated reunion tour with the Fugees to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lauryn Hill's iconic album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," Wyclef Jean dropped a major hint about the possibility of the three members recording new music together. And now, according to sources at The New York Post, it seems like that possibility is turning into a reality.
It's hard to believe that it's been over 20 years since the group went their separate ways back in 1997. Lauryn Hill went on to release her solo album, which is still considered one of the best albums of 1998. Meanwhile, Pras Michel and Wyclef also pursued their own solo careers, with Pras finding some success with his single "Ghetto Supastar" and Wyclef becoming the most active member of the Fugees, producing, writing, and performing on numerous platinum records.
Wyclef himself remembers the skepticism surrounding the group getting back together, but he's always been one to defy expectations. As he famously said in his song "Say Anything," from his debut album The Carnival, "Say what, say what, anything can happen." And now it seems like anything truly can happen, as Live Nation has just announced that the Fugees will be embarking on a 21-date tour later this summer.
The tour, aptly named "Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees - The Celebration Continues," will kick off in Tampa, Florida at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater on August 9th. The tour will make its way across the U.S., ending in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on October 22nd. And in a truly special twist, Hill's own son, YG Marley, will be the opening act for the tour.
Tickets for the tour went on sale on June 28th and can be purchased through LiveNation.com. Fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see the Fugees back together on stage, and with a lineup of 21 dates, there's sure to be a show near you.
Here's a full list of the upcoming tour dates:
Aug. 9 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
Aug. 11 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheater
Aug. 16 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheater
Aug. 18 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
Aug. 21 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at The Mann
Aug. 23 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 25 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Aug. 28 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 30 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Aug. 31 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater
Sept. 4 - Huntsville, AL - The Orion Amphitheater*
Sept. 06 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
Sept. 7 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Sept. 13 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater
Sept. 15 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheater
Sept. 17 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 20 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Sept. 21 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Oct. 12 - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Oct. 14 - London, UK - The O2
Oct. 18 - Paris, France - Accor Arena
Oct. 22 - Amsterdam, Holland - Ziggo Dome
It's clear that the Fugees are back and ready to take the stage by storm. And with the recent success of their reunion tour and the positive reception from fans, it's no wonder that Wyclef Jean believes their impact on music is cemented, even without releasing any new albums. But who knows, with this new tour, there may even be a hint at a new project in the works. Only time will tell, but for now, fans can revel in the fact that the Fugees are back and better than ever.
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