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The Fugees are Reuniting to Take ‘The Score’ on a World Tour This Fall

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Zo is a staff writer at Okayplayer

The Fugees reunion tour will launch with a secret show in NYC tomorrow night.


The Fugees are celebrating the 25th-anniversary of their classic sophomore album, The Score, with their first reunion in 15 years.

Confirming the rumor mill chatter, the group has announced a string of fall and winter 2021 shows across multiple continents. The tour will launch with a pop-up show at an undisclosed location in NYC on September 22nd. From there, the marathon will pick up again in Chicago on November 2nd, moving on to Oakland, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, and Washington D.C. before jumping across the pond to close out the set in Paris, London, and a pair of shows in Nigeria and Ghana, respectively.

“I decided to honor this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite, perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world,” said Ms. Lauryn Hill in a press release. “As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music we would be a movement. We would be a voice for the unheard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful once again, that God has brought us together,” Wyclef Jean added.


See the full touring schedule for The Fugees reunion below and hold tight for updates in the weeks ahead.


Tour Dates:
Wed, Sept 22 – NYC – ???
Tues, Nov 2 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun, Nov 7 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Fri, Nov 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Thurs, Nov 18 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sun, Nov 21 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena
Fri, Nov 26 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sun, Nov 28 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
Sat, Dec 4 – Paris, France – La Defense Arena
Mon, Dec 6 – London, U.K. – The O2
??? – Nigeria – ???
Sat, Dec 18 – Ghana – ???

this will be a Clef and Pras concert w a Lauryn encore on the nights she decides to show up?
i mean, i hope this goes well for the sake of the fans, but ill be shocked if l-boogie doesnt turn this into a hot mess. shrug.

She's saving souls, and you're complaining about her being tardy??? FOH>..

"Get ready....for your blessing....."
"Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"

How you saving souls Lauryn?
Does the soul saving specifically happen between the hours immediately proceeding your few and far between concerts?
Please let me know.

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like not a single thing about the way she spends her days with her friends, family, etc

nothing.

nor is the answer to that question any of your business.

she said what she said.

be concerned about what souls YOU saving. any?

oh.

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

Paying fans, leaving venue: "it's OK. She's probably saving souls @ home. Family, friends, etc."

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how dare you make an issue out of her being late to an event that was scheduled well in advance and attended by customers who paid a lot of money to support.

we should all be ashamed for inconveniencing her.

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Enter for a chance to see the Fugees reunite on stage at a secret location in NYC tomorrow night.


In case you missed the memo, The Fugees are celebrating the 25th-anniversary of The Score with their first tour in 15 years. Throughout the month of November, the group will hit stages in Chicago, Oakland, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, and Washington D.C. before shipping out to Africa for a pair of shows in Ghana and Nigeria.

Ahead of the late-fall marathon of tour dates, the Fugees will perform a pop-up show at an undisclosed location in NYC tomorrow night (Wednesday, September 22nd) The show will be taped and played at Global Citizen Live, where the performance will share a bill with Stevie Wonder, H.E.R., Billy Eilish, Meek Mill, Lizzo, Burna Boy, and dozens of other performers calling on world leaders to commit to social and climate justice.



As the official media partner for the group’s first show in 15 years, Okayplayer is excited to announce an exclusive giveaway of five pairs of tickets for the event. All you have to do is follow Okayplayer’s Instagram page, like and save this post:

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and comment with your favorite Fugees song. Winners will be picked by 4pm EST today and contacted directly via Instagram.

Global Citizen Live will broadcast from seven cities across the world for 24-hours straight on Saturday, September 25. For more information on the event head over to Global Citizen.

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>a chance to see the Fugees reunite on stage

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Never thought I'd see the day

I love the point about setting an example for reconciliation


Good for them

I hope all their shows are a success

...seems pretty dicey. It strikes me that the US spots also hold at least 17,000, but mostly close to or over 20,000. Does the group's name REALLY ring out like that anymore to put that many asses in seats? I'm going to hazard a guess that they're going to need a top notch opening act to help fill those spots.

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>I'm going to hazard a guess that they're
>going to need a top notch opening act to help fill those
>spots


I'd go just for them, if I could, just bc it's historic

But something tells me acts who would pair wonderfully musically

are not necessarily the same as those who would pair wonderfully on a commercial tip

I have zero knowledge/experience about tour and concert production tho lol

I guess we'll know soon how this goes.

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Like give Lauryn a year and she may change her mind. A few months? The shows will likely happen.

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And potentially a recipe for half-full shows.

When Lauryn went on tour with Nas four-five years ago, she played in front of crowds of 8,000 to 10,000. Now, after little to no new music since, in the time of COVID, the idea of booking The Fugees in spots that seat 20,000 on a month and half notice could well blow up in their face.

Prince could do something like this. Maybe Sade. I don't know if the Fugees still have that kind of pull.

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But I dunno - nostalgia is selling right now. But I guess we'll see. Major cities makes sense - O2 arena is a stretch probably, but they should be fine in LA/Miami/NJ/NYC

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her flow was on point, she was cute.. it she was never in the present moment

us: the show is tomorrow, we leave at 5pm, we are meeting RIGHT HERE!!!

6 oclock the next day she was roaming the streets picking flowers in front of a burnt out building.

her reply: “oh, we have a show?”

nigga!!!!

I bet it looked like we kidnapped her when we scooped her up in the van

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a portion of the proceeds were going towards reconstruction in Haiti

given the horrible year it's had and Wyclef and Pras being two of the highest profile Haitian entertainers globally

not a knock at all if the shows are just for them tho

just would have been a nice bonus

Y'all buy those labels, I was born supreme

Or is that ongoing?

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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Does it not make it to the end?
Does Lauryn show up for at least half the dates?
Will show start late? This one is a gimme.

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

nm

...her with Amanda Diva.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

yup went to this show when it came to town.

then the Smoking Grooves tour that summer.


As good as this sounds, i'm cool with the DVD or live stream from the crib. *shrugs* make it an official production with PPV i'll pay the $59.95 lol.

I barely got in. Didn’t have a ticket. Went to the venue to try getting one but the show was sold out.

Ran into a dude from work that was waiting to get in. For some reason, he decided he didn’t want to go anymore. So I gladly copped his ticket at face value.

Y'all buy those labels, I was born supreme

Damn if I didn't find the show online.

https://www.wolfgangs.com/music/the-fugees/audio/20022132-7388.html?tid=64389

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"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

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Navem nu, cuando sol
Tutu nu, vondo nos nu
Vita em, no continous non
Nos nu ekta nos sepe ta, amen

When the sun shades the ship
We sweat and life is not safe
To swim or to touch not
When we unite we hedge amen

Those venues are huge, the shows are in 2 months, they haven’t played together in years, and that album is 25 years old … whose plan was this?

it was supposed to start at 7 and started a lil after 10:30.

just to do a quick 9 song half hour ‘preview’ setlist.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_8N183X0AAotuX?format=jpg&name=large

A full tour is gonna be similar if not worse. I’m probably gonna go but I’m assuming I’m gonna be sitting in the Forum with a DJ spinning for far too long waiting for the lights to come down which doesn’t sound all that fun now that I’m near 40.

But I’m a sucker.

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what a great way to “honor the fans who appreciated the music"
by letting them know their time aint shit to you. coolcoolcool.

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lol

I swear anyone who pays to see them live AFTER EVERYTHING WE CURRETNLY KNOW

Is a sucker. I'm sorry, I like their shit as much as the next guy, but I can just play their old albums. My time is valuable.

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"You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do!" - Olin Miller

you ain't special or smarter just because you choose differently

no one is a sucker if they decide they WANT TO WAIT FOR THE SHOW

fuck outta here with that condescending bullshit

i'm sure all the time you spend sitting in front of your computer or tv or scrolling thru your cell phone could be better spent, as well. alas...

d

"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

>you ain't special or smarter just because you choose
>differently

Oh I definitely am, for so many more reasons than that too.
>
>no one is a sucker if they decide they WANT TO WAIT FOR THE
>SHOW

Again, not all decisions are good ones. You seem to be under the impression that a conscious decision inoculates one from being a sucker. Quite the contrary, it is often when one makes a conscious decision to do something they have reason to believe will not turn out well that we MOST use that term.

>fuck outta here with that condescending bullshit

Fuck outta here with your poorly examined, and wholly unnecessary reply
>
>i'm sure all the time you spend sitting in front of your
>computer or tv or scrolling thru your cell phone could be
>better spent, as well. alas...

Unlike you, I have no problem admitting when I spend my time poorly. This was a poor use of time, we all do it. I don't know why you felt me merely recording that was 'condescending' as opposed to 'accurate.'

XOXO

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I'm so confused....

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

to perform. Not at this age. It's such an F you to fans.

We had tickets for the show available but really calculated their lateness into it and just thought it wouldn't be worth it. Seems like the right decision.



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"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

wife had to work so we knew we would be a little late but we were still chill mode thinking it would be the typical show that starts a little late due to being a superstar

Ummm.. joke was on us. 5 songs later he was like “Thank You Charlotte!!!”

he still did the 45 minute encore but we were mad af at ourselves. Ended up going to the next show in Greensboro and got there mad early.

Shows start on time these days so anyone waiting for 3 hours is truly a super fan. I would prolly stay just to boo her ass.

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what shows folks have been to that even started on time

Especially in hip hop..??

Bc I feel like I haven't even been to a hip hop show that hasn't just started whenever

I also don't interpret the start times as indicators of when the acts will start, more like the time we're supposed to try to be there

Going to a show is kinda the equivalent of going to the club in my eyes

Like, I basically just write the whole evening off and so long as the performance occurs between when doors open and the venue closes I'm good

I mean, would folks here go to a club with their friends/spouse and tap a promoter angrily on the shoulder like "Ummm, excuse me, it said on the flyer Lil Ma would be hosting VIP by 11PM" lol

Just seems like ppl got older and expected hip hop to evolve along with their minute-by-minute working parent schedules. Not sure why lol

Started on time.

Charlotte does not play. I dont think I have ever been to a show here that didn’t start on time. That Prince show shocked me so I’m always on time now.

We missed some of Kendricks set because the line was moving slowly.

I actually think a lot of major acts start on time these days because venues are strict when it comes to ending shows die to liquor license laws and shit.

From what I hear most Lauryn shows start late as hell and then are cut short and she tries to blame the venue.. this aint the 90’s Lauryn.

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>From what I hear most Lauryn shows start late as hell and then
>are cut short and she tries to blame the venue.. this aint the
>90’s Lauryn.

which, in that case, wasnt only a FU to the fans, but also to MOTHER FUCKING GRACE JONES who was the ACTUAL headliner going on after her.

she started late as hell, a few songs in they turned on the lights, cut all the mics, and she still "sang" a few songs into the void even tho no one could hear her. It was actually kinda soothing to see her up there making a fool of herself at that point TBH

>Started on time.
>
>Charlotte does not play. I dont think I have ever been to a
>show here that didn’t start on time. That Prince show
>shocked me so I’m always on time now.
>
>We missed some of Kendricks set because the line was moving
>slowly.
>
>I actually think a lot of major acts start on time these days
>because venues are strict when it comes to ending shows die to
>liquor license laws and shit.
>
>From what I hear most Lauryn shows start late as hell and then
>are cut short and she tries to blame the venue.. this aint the
>90’s Lauryn.

Beyonce' shows are usually 2-3 hours late but when she comes out she gives a full SHOW and most of her fans forget how long they wanted lol

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none

This guy posted a play-by-play of how the night went and said attendees were informed/knew/expected the show was supposed to start 9-930ish, that a dj came on around 830 and they came out a little after 10. So more like a ~1hr wait:


https://twitter.com/cdiggi1/status/1440886635311288320


And the few clips/captures circulating look fire! That same Fugees energy. Crowd super-engaged. They sound and look great. MLH lacing the mic in that couture. What's to hate?

https://twitter.com/_quanwilliams7/status/1441036315630481411


Those of you in major centres with the means to go/travel for one of these dates are so lucky

i just said they made niggas wait for 3+ hours for a shortened preview show.

a lot of people mentioned the wait (which is how i even knew about it).
https://twitter.com/deray/status/1440894143312670722
https://twitter.com/OfficiallyIce/status/1441036371909484546

clearly the wait was an issue for a lot of folks,

a lot said they really enjoyed the actual performance once they did kick off (i mean…they are fugees fans after all).
https://twitter.com/One_Sweet_Ross/status/1440891533096587264
https://twitter.com/thismyshow/status/1440878949052129280

im not sure why you felt the need to do damage control or post a tweet thread from some random twitter account with 3k followers but ok lol.

idgaf either way. theres a post here about the fugees tour. i updated it. people can move forward accordingly.

its not like this is an aberration lol.

go buy some tickets if waiting a few extra hours on a weeknight isnt a big deal to you lol.

and yes I countered you with a twitter thread

which is hilarious for you to criticize when literally all you yourself have posted is from twitter

This isn't that complicated lol

just some shade and defend, like in the politics posts

we're all entitled to our opinions freeqaleeq

just convince yourself that a 3 hour wait is really a 1 hour wait and you should be fine lol.

if it’s already like this at a small kickoff show…i’m sure things will be a lot better in the middle of a multi city tour with a group that certainly has no past history of inner turmoil and drama lol.

not micromanage my expectations about how that happens


And I already lamented that folks in or able to travel to a major centre for one of these dates are lucky


Which would imply I don't belong to either group


But sure, rub it in to get your bit of okp cred or whatever

maybe some of us can pitch in and help you in some way if you really wanna go.

>not micromanage my expectations about how that happens

That's a pretty liberal usage of the term "micromanage" don't you think ? I don't think it's micromanaging to expect that the artist I've paid hard earned money to see will respect us as fans just enough to not show up nearly 4 hours after I was told by that very artist that they'd be on stage.

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That some are okay with this?

In the year of our lord 2021, getting hyped over people willing to wait to see a free show is pretty odd.

KIM


I wouldn't do it. Not at this age, and certainly not in the middle of a fucking pandemic.


But 10 years ago? Shit probably. Just have some drinks and chill.


Granted 3 hours is excessive, but I have literally never been to a show that started on time. Ever.


So if one were to set their own expectations for a Fugee show and went, why are you and Reeq worked up about it?


As far as them not playing the whole album? a) It was a free warm up show so maybe it will change and/or b) again, Ive seen it often where "playin an album" doesn't actually = playing an album in full.


For the record, I've seen nothing but praise for the show online as well.


It really does seem like people are just itching to shit on Lauryn...which again, just don't go. No reason to get annoyed with those who are willing to, though.

I'd say the people flying around this post telling others to "fuck off" and breathlessly defending this bullshit are the ones worked up.

Anyway at no point have I told anyone how to spend their time. What I'm pushing back on is people bending over backwards and twisting themselves into pretzels to make excuses for Lauryn and this disrespectful behavior. Cuz even people who are willing to take the risk complain about it.

>Granted 3 hours is excessive

^ my point exactly. Literally all you needed to say.

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Honestly asking- I missed it.

And I’d say your amount of replies about a
show you didn’t even go to seems pretty worked
up man.

Nothing but love for you brew but you sound like
a grumpy old man in here.

Who gives a shit if people are ok with Lauryn’s
behavior??

Why does it matter to you? You weren’t even there.

Kfine in particular is cool with it, and you and Reeq
won’t let it go.


It’s weird.

And your point isn’t that 3 hours is excessive.

Your point is that everyone should agree with you,
which isn’t like you.

And like I said, 10 years ago? I’d probably be ok
with it. Have some drinks and mingle.

Either way- 99% of shows start late.

Lauryn starts extra late. Literally everyone knows.

A lot of people are ok with that.


You aren’t. But why are you so mad about it and
why do you want to clown/convince those who
disagree?

You're being awfully critical of someone who wasn't at the show for ... someone who also wasn't at the show. *That's* what's weird.

Not really adding much here dogg.

Like many here I've been present at one of her "shows" like 6 or 7 years ago, where my wife and I waited for 3 hours and ended up with about a 45 minute show.

And I've since taken part in several discussions about Lauryn Hill's disrespect for her fans on this board, and will continue to criticize her for it whenever the opportunity arises.

It's a message board. This is what we do. Why are you acting like a new guy.

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You haven't answered...

Why are you so mad that some people are okay with Lauryn being late?


Are you okay man? To quote you

"Yeah, I too don't like Lauryn being late"

^^ Literally all you had to say. A long time ago.

Instead, you are in here crying about setlists and your hard earned money like YOU WERE FUCKING THERE


I'll say it Brew- you sound like the white boy calling the manager. Which isn't like you.


Again, why do you need everyone to agree with you here?


Why can't you answer those questions?

You're literally in here making up stories.

You're clearly going thru something. I'ma let you be.

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This shouldn't have been hard.


Just explain why you need everyone else to agree with you that Lauryn shouldn't be late.

Thats it.


Or just say "oh snap, my bad. Yeah, I should let people do them"


Instead you play dumb.

Even told me the only thing I should have said was the one sentence you agreed with me on.


Not to mention ranting about hard earned money and shit- going full Karen.

Disappointing. But like I said, do you I guess.

>And I’d say your amount of replies about a
>show you didn’t even go to seems pretty worked
>up man.

And 2 weren't even about Lauryn being late lol.

You got a pretty damn loose definition of "worked up."

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YOU DIDN'T ATTEND

I can see I struck a nerve and you must be going through some old man, entitled phase.


Do you

You live in a fantasy land.

You must be really bored today. Have a good weekend.

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>not micromanage my expectations about how that happens
>

perfectly stated.

d


"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

I think I’m good. You can’t have all 3 of those things.

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I saw her years ago and it was the textbook Lauryn show. 2 hours late, 45 minute performance.

Just curious if she's ever stated why she can't show up to the function on time. The function that people pay a lot of money for and go out of their way with things like transportation arrangements, babystitters, time off work etc.

And making people wait around three hours longer in an indoor venue during a panny is a REAL shitty thing to do.

prolly on some “you ain’t the boss of me”

Its stealing tho.

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she has been very clear about why. released a whole public statement about it, in her own words


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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

the big deal, personally

It's a first world problem


But I'm also one of those ppl that will end up at a show late relieved the act's not even on yet lol

So maybe I'm her type of ppl or something

>But I'm also one of those ppl that will end up at a show late
>relieved the act's not even on yet lol
>
>So maybe I'm her type of ppl or something

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